May 13, 2008 | Lacking Enthusiasm
I know I've mentioned that I'm going to be in Boston for a few days, but I think I've failed to mention that I'll be in Boston for my birthday. In much the way I feel about the trip itself, I'm simultaneously bummed and excited about this fact. I've never been out of town on my birthday, so it should be fun (does anyone know if Dunkin' Donuts gives you free stuff on your birthday?). But I've also never been so far away from family on my birthday, so that makes me a little sad. Though, I am looking forward to at least two weeks of belated birthday celebrating (this also gives the boyfriend more time to shop for gifts).
This trip is just happening at a weird time in general. The conference starts on Sunday, which means I fly out on Saturday, and miss a few things that are happening this weekend (Tribal Fest, Bay to Breakers, a co-workers husband's open studio, a friend's birthday, and I'm sure I'm forgetting something else).
All of the above is keeping me from being as excited as I should be about this trip. I'm going to Boston! I'm not paying for it! I'm attending a design conference I've always wanted to go to but never had the chance! All I can muster up is a "woot".
I did buy two new books tonight though, so that's making me look forward to the flight just a wee bit more.
I went to the HOW conference last year in Atlanta - it was so inspiring! I hope you have a great time and happy birthday to you!
You have new books! You're going to Boston! For free! I'm not so good at being enthusiastic for myself, but I'm willing to give it a try for others :)
Have fun. And happy happy birthday!
I feel your pain. We're in the middle of a crunch at work, so we've been asked to work extra hours, including weekends. Which means no time for a birthday party, and I'll probably have to go in to work on my birthday, even though it's on a Saturday. :( Maybe after you get back, and after our crunch is over, we can have belated birthday celebrations.
I hear good things about "I Was Told There'd Be Cake" -- let us know how it is!
Happy early birthday. Enjoy Boston!
I do know what you mean though. I go to LA for business in about two weeks, and it's a trip I've been thrilled about for a full year, and then, well, something sort of developed that is causing me to just be ho-hum about the trip. Even though cupcakes are on the agenda! Cupcakes! How can I be just ho-hum about cupcakes!?
Sorry to hear you're missing fun things due to your trip! Have you looked to see if there's anything going on in Boston to add to enjoyment to your trip?
have a happy flight and a happy birthday. Sometimes birthdays away from family are revelatory.
I've been admiring your blog for sometime now.