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May. 7th, 2011 10:16 pmToday was even more astonishing than last night. I have some totally amazing people in my life. I'm rather teary about it all, but who wouldn't be when a group of friends combine to pay for part of my Europe trip, and another two friends have paid for another part, and other friends combined to get me the dream netbook so that I can go equipped and my mother gave me the camera I needed (not just the camera - *the* camera - it's a very nice little piece of equipment). I am the proud owner of one of Kathleen Jennings' pictures for Masques thanks to Elizabeth's kindness, and I have my own sonic screwdriver and K9, a ration coupon from the 1940s, and books, and chocolate and other delights.
Mostly, I have friends. Tessa surprised me by appearing from Melbourne, and Mum and my sister also came from Melbourne. Laura and Alan drove in from the coast, and Llyn and Iain from Sydney. Other friends couldn't get there, so I shall catch up at a later date. I missed them.
What I can't get over is just how awesome my friends are. And here I'm not just talking about their wonderful generosity, but about them, themselves. I can't even begin to explain. Maybe I should just tell you about the cake-cutting and let it stand as an explanation. I'm afraid I skipped speeches and waiting for 'Happy Birthday' (which got sung after, anyhow) because I had two little girls, both named Mia, both daughters of dear friends, and they were my assistants in blowing out the candles. They chose and ate their favourite pieces of cake, then they had to go. One Mia turned to me and said "I don't want to go yet - this is a good party." When a six year old can tell a 50 year old single that she's having a fine time at her birthday, then you *know* the people are amazing. (And the party itself was a birthday present from a family of friends.)
Speaking of the cake - it was also astonishing. It was a cartoon Tardis, with four daleks. It was (is, but there's not much left) a totally superb chocolate cake, just the right balance of richness and texture.
There's so much more, but sleep beckons and I'm very happy inside myself.
Mostly, I have friends. Tessa surprised me by appearing from Melbourne, and Mum and my sister also came from Melbourne. Laura and Alan drove in from the coast, and Llyn and Iain from Sydney. Other friends couldn't get there, so I shall catch up at a later date. I missed them.
What I can't get over is just how awesome my friends are. And here I'm not just talking about their wonderful generosity, but about them, themselves. I can't even begin to explain. Maybe I should just tell you about the cake-cutting and let it stand as an explanation. I'm afraid I skipped speeches and waiting for 'Happy Birthday' (which got sung after, anyhow) because I had two little girls, both named Mia, both daughters of dear friends, and they were my assistants in blowing out the candles. They chose and ate their favourite pieces of cake, then they had to go. One Mia turned to me and said "I don't want to go yet - this is a good party." When a six year old can tell a 50 year old single that she's having a fine time at her birthday, then you *know* the people are amazing. (And the party itself was a birthday present from a family of friends.)
Speaking of the cake - it was also astonishing. It was a cartoon Tardis, with four daleks. It was (is, but there's not much left) a totally superb chocolate cake, just the right balance of richness and texture.
There's so much more, but sleep beckons and I'm very happy inside myself.