I'm getting a late start with my Friday post today, but I think I have a good excuse- it's my birthday today! My first order of business was to take the day off work and sleep in a little. I also fully subscribe to the idea of celebrating my entire birthday week with little treats here and there. These are usually just really simple things, like treating myself to a few extra fancy drinks from Starbucks or to a rereading of Persuasion, that still somehow make the week feel special.
(my Dad and I celebrating a birthday from the past)
Then there's always the option of vicarious online treats, like some of these:
A behind-the-scenes peek at the upcoming film adaptation of Cheerful Weather for the Wedding.
Then there's always the option of vicarious online treats, like some of these:
A behind-the-scenes peek at the upcoming film adaptation of Cheerful Weather for the Wedding.
A new, pretty series of classics from Penguin Classics.
Season 2 of The Hour is getting closer--it just premiered in the U.K.
Have you heard of The Book Depository? I just discovered it thanks to a tip from Anbolyn and I have a feeling I'll be placing some orders in the future.
And in a bit of a departure from most of my wardrobe, I find myself drawn to these patterned pants.
Have you treated yourself to anything lately?
Have you treated yourself to anything lately?
happy BIRTHDAY! how wonderful that you take the day off and really enjoy. also i love the idea of a week-long birthday treats, and if it's a big birthday, a year-long celebration.
ReplyDeleterereading "persuasion" sounds relaxing and lovely. and i hope you can celebrate with your family - nice photo! joy and birthday wishes, n
Thanks! I like your way of thinking about the year-long celebration!
DeleteHappiest of Birthdays! That picture is so adorable!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I could introduce you to The Book Depository - they are such a great source for us Anglophiles.
The Penguins are beautiful- I am smitten, but I am also groaning. These new editions keep draining my bank account.
And I cannot wait for The Hour!
Enjoy your birthday weekend!
Thanks for the good wishes! I'm totally with you on these new editions. I wish they would at least broaden their range of titles. It might make a new edition a little easier to justify if it wasn't my fifth copy of Pride & Prejudice!
DeleteI love the idea of weeklong birthday celebration! That means I am not late with my birthday good wishes...
ReplyDeleteThanks for the birthday wishes!
DeleteHappy Birthday!!!!!!! I treated myself to a trip to Ireland last month. I know, that is a huge treat, but normally I am like you, a special drink from Starbucks, etc. Persuasion is my favorite JA novel. And I am reading Dracula right now. I love it. Have a wonderful week.
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