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Thursday, July 20, 2006

29 down ...plenty more to go!

My birthday was great, fun-filled and I had me a slice or two of that delicious strawberry cake my sister bought in the next bakery constructed with delicate hands and loving dedication.
After a tough start- dressing three little children, finding their travel toys and re-dressing niece number 3 'cause she delightfully spilled juice all over her lovely pink dress...where is the dog...and please don't eat chocolat now...do I have my purse...the car-keys, where did I put them? and other related incidents- we finally got going.

I love amusement parks. As a kid I seriously contemplated becoming a clown (until i got scared of them) or an Indian, I assumed both of these worked in amusement parks. I enjoyed the rides very much. The higher the better. Sense the past-tense here! After a ride with the "Crazy Snake" I had said good-bye to the organized structure of my intestines. Which didn't keep me from leaping right onto bungee-jumping. I am not one to let a sense of reguritated liver stop me from the anticipated fun I had decided I was going to have. We spent the entire day there, but as the evening drew closer I could be seen with my youngest niece in rides where the speed would not have impressed a snail.

Slighty green -but unbelievably happy- we drove all the way North where we took a dip into the Balitic Ocean. Amazing, refreshing and potentially harmful.
See, I learned swimming at the age of 14 and not a moment sooner. And even that only by accident. I love the ocean and the water, but I respect it even more and to be entirely truthful...I was always worried about the ugly, huge creatures that were lurking at the bottom of the ocean only to snap their shiny teeth into my unsuspecting legs whenever I would enter the water. Now, I can keep my head above water, but I am not a strong swimmer. I decided 29 is not the age to get caucious and know you limitations, so I dared the waves and as a result swollowed more salt-water than I care to meassure. Did I mention that I am going back later today to ride those waves?!

We grilled in the late evening, there was music and people laughing and then I fell asleep somewhere between a chair and another sleeping person and awoke slightly sore the next morning.

That was my 29th Birthday and while I was there daring the big waves, sun blazing down on me, the laughter of my nieces in the background ... I was so happy. There was no other place at that moment where I'd rather be. That is a wonderful feeling on your birthday!

Posted by Minka :: 10:31 am :: 49 Royal Subjects

49 Comments:

At 11:41, Blogger Ariel the Thief said...

yes, that is a wonderful feeling, I'm so happy to hear you had a birthday like that, a perfect day under the sun.

(oh and I've always known I am right with those hungry creatures under the water. they are only waiting for us!)

 
At 11:45, Anonymous Anonymous said...

oooh! i'm so happy to be teh *second* to say Howdy! and soooo glad to know you had such a wonderful/special/adventured-filled birthday!! roller coasters? bungee-jumping? splashing about in the surf?? on top of Strawberry Cake? brave girl! (but that's what 29 is about... being brave/cutting loose the "kid" in you. actually, 39-49 is about that, too! actually i'm not sure what birthday is *not* about that... and i hope i never find out.)

good to see your happy face/name around the blogosphere, dear Minka! xoxo

 
At 11:49, Blogger Minka said...

And Ariel, I believe you are first :)

 
At 12:18, Blogger Doug The Una said...

You're so right, "nowhere I'd rather be" is a perfect feeling for a birthday. That's why on my birthday I always go to the bottom of the ocean where ugly, huge creatures are appreciated.

OK, I guess I'm supposed to do a post today. Great to hear from you.

 
At 12:57, Blogger Mo'a said...

I am so happy to hear from you.....your birthday sounded perfect and it is good to hear how happy you are.
How is Auntie going to find you? I will be able to check my e-mail while in Denmark......this is so exciting, AuntieMo'a and Minka are going to have fun....should I wear my dancing shoes? ;)

 
At 13:00, Blogger Kyahgirl said...

Sounds like a nice day Minka. Being 'exactly where you want to be' is a rare gift that many strive for and don't attain, especially on potentially stressful days like birthdays.

Glad you didn't get eaten by sea monsters. Believe it or not I've never swum in salt water, only lakes. :-)

 
At 13:49, Blogger CozyMama said...

wait till you hit 33.....ha just kidding...I have never been happier!!!

 
At 15:00, Anonymous Anonymous said...

What a great way to spend a special day...I need lessons on doing same! Great to get an update and here's wishing you continued fun!

 
At 23:07, Blogger Stephanie said...

Sounds like you had a great day!

I feel the same way about the ocean.

 
At 01:13, Blogger Aisha said...

Happy #29!!! :)

And oh about the water. I would be a bit cautious.. I took a bunch of enviro courses and um... there is some unsavory stuff in them waters :)

 
At 03:02, Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm glad you had a happy birthday... are you dreading the big 3-0- as much as I am ???

Seriously, I am extatic you had that wonderful feeling... :)

 
At 03:14, Blogger Sar said...

Yay! I'm so glad you enjoyed such a wonderful birthday, Minka, you deserve it. :)

 
At 05:22, Blogger Alana said...

Miiiinka!!!! So glad to hear from you. Let me tell you that once you hit 29 it really only gets better! Your birthday sounds like it was as wonderful as you deserved it to be. As much as I'm missing ya, I'm really glad your having a wonderful vacation.

By the way, I got your postcard today and can I just say you are such a sweetie and I'm glad to have blogging metchya!

 
At 05:36, Blogger S said...

I am so glad that your birthday was wonderful!

 
At 06:47, Blogger Miz BoheMia said...

Glad you enjoyed your birthday so! This Pisces has yet to learn that lesson! I tend to run for the hills and hybernation would be my idea of a perfect day! But hey, I never said bohemians were normal now did I? ;-) Hope you have a great whats left of your vacation!!! I gotta get off my lazy bum and send you an email (mainly to say that the calling card does not connect to mobiles so if there is a land line number and when you will be there... Oh! There, I said it!)...

 
At 18:46, Blogger Minka said...

ariel, since you have aged that quickly in a couple of days (your avatar)...I wish you many more amazing birthdays :)

neva, there is a song in Germna where it goes: "Mit 66 Jahren da faengt das Leben an...mit 66 Jahren da hat man Spass daran!" I hope that when I am 66 I still get as excited about my birthday as I do now!

Douglas, of all the things big and ugly.... you are not on top of that list! *huge grin*

Auntie...we will definately see each other, that is so great. Maybe we will even bump into each other at the airport. What time do you land?

Kyahgirl, I looked out for sharks all the time. But apparently the water is too cold where we were...so I was safe. I loved to bathe in lakes when I was in Finland. perfect!

Jodes, I'll get back to you for tips on my 33rd. Seems like you got it down!

Joel, yes I am having a great time, but i can't wait to get back home as well. Holidays can be tiresome and I need a relaxation from my vacation!

Brian, I always wanna go back to iceland. I also wanna go quickly back on vacation. You know how the grass is always greener on the other side?! :)

Snav, a cancer by any chance?

aisha...myself being a firm believer in that ignorance is bliss, will gloss over that remark :)

shayna, to be honest..I can't wait. It is a number after all, but such a big and round one. Besides, people never guess my age correctly;)

Sar, hear hear!

Square, the card was not entirely square like, but I thought a rectangle would pass :)

BM, thank you!

Miy B. at this moment I am living somewhere where my scell doesn#t even have a connection and I also have no water...it is a long story, but fascinating. I am almost camping in the wild!

 
At 20:29, Blogger Ariel the Thief said...

I like round numbers, too, they are nicely balanced. :)

cold water and German people are another story. nobody even close the water here when German tourists are already swimming happily up and down in the 18 C Lake Balaton. small children even. brrr...

 
At 20:29, Blogger Ariel the Thief said...

thank you for the nice birthday wishes. I am trying. :)

 
At 22:02, Blogger Tim Rice said...

It sounds like a great birthday - the type of day that I also enjoy. :)

 
At 22:58, Blogger tsduff said...

How fun, to grill on your birthday, be with nieces, swim, and fall asleep in a chair :-) All birthdays should be so fun :-D

 
At 07:34, Blogger Alana said...

ohmygosh! did I miss Ariel's birthday too? She doesn't have an official blog so if she is indeed a fellow cancer I hope you don't mind Minka if I wish her a very happy birthday here!

And by the way Ariel if you are reading this, happy birthday? I so much wish you DID have a blog.

 
At 11:37, Blogger Mo'a said...

I was wrong about the date, I arrive on August 4th. I will be checking my e-mail while in Denmark...write me....I will be very sad if I don't see you. MizB has my e-mail address. Bless a medan.

 
At 20:50, Blogger Ariel the Thief said...

darling Squaregirl, thank you for the birthday wishes! my real birthday is in April, Monika was kidding now 'cause I changed my avatar and aged 24 years suddenly. there's a lot of birthdays to make good for. :)

 
At 23:36, Blogger G said...

Sounds like it could not have been any better! You make it sound like magic and your enjoymnet at living it makes it so. Crabs are always happiest in the sand after all.

Continued fun on your holidays.

 
At 00:12, Blogger consise10 said...

Happy belated 29th.What a blast it was! Glad you enjoyed.The Baltic sounds wonderful....it's on my list of 'to do things'...well eventually any way.

 
At 06:04, Blogger Alana said...

Ahhhh I see. So does that mean Ariel an Aries?? In that case I am either inexcusably late or annoyingly really early. And since squares are usually inexcusable and annoying, I'll assume I'm both. It's a lovely new avatar by the way Ariel.

 
At 14:40, Blogger Ariel the Thief said...

thank you! never too late and never too early for cakes and/or beer.

 
At 04:23, Blogger Jamie Dawn said...

What a wonderful birthday!
I love roller coasters, but I can't handle the ones that go upside down too much. I get all discombobulated.
Body surfing is loads of fun, but I'm not one to want to swim very far out into the ocean. No, not me. I saw Jaws.
When I turned 29 a bunch of ladies from our church mistakenly thought I was turning 30, and they gave me a surprise 30th party. They were shocked to find out that I was turning 29. It was great to have a 30th b-day party and know I still had a full year to go before I turned 30. Enjoy the rest of your twenties, Minka!!!!

 
At 12:33, Blogger Fred said...

Well, as usual, I'm late to the party. Happy Birthday!

 
At 23:08, Anonymous Anonymous said...

just stopping by to say "howdy"! tho', isn't it almost time for you to come home and/or return to your bloggy ways? i'm thinking it is...

just know you're missed, sweet girl, and that many look forward to seeing your happy little Penguin face again, on a regular basis! of course, until you *do* get back, i hope ya continue to have a FABULOUS time on your trip! xox

 
At 18:02, Blogger tsduff said...

It is very quiet over here...

 
At 02:30, Blogger Unknown said...

happy 29th to our darling fat Penguin!

 
At 13:07, Blogger Lila said...

Glad you had a good birthday!

29 is so young.... and it's the youngest you'll ever be, so ENJOY.

 
At 11:46, Blogger TLP said...

29 is so very young. You have no idea!

So, where the heck are you now?

 
At 18:03, Blogger birdwoman said...

happy birthday!!!

I have been 29 for years now. It's a great age!
;-)

(*)>

 
At 12:57, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Since it's now the 1st of August, Rabbit, Rabbit! xo

 
At 23:20, Blogger Tim Rice said...

Minka, have you fallen off the face of the earth? We miss you.

 
At 02:43, Blogger Fred said...

You're not waiting 'til 39 to blog again, are you?

 
At 14:16, Blogger Doug The Una said...

*whistles idly*

Safe (and speedy) trip home, Minka.

 
At 11:15, Blogger Doug The Una said...

*dusts something*

 
At 11:37, Blogger Doug The Una said...

His "Oil-drop" experiment quantified the charge of an electron.

 
At 01:25, Blogger Minka said...

and she's back....
just stepped into the door and turned on my computer ...how's that for devotion?!
I missed you guys so much...can´t wait to swing by and say hello to each and everyone of you!
But it is almost two in the morning in Iceland, I look like I have been in a plane and my feet are cold...darn, I am back on this icecube!

 
At 21:28, Blogger Miz BoheMia said...

I AM SO EXCITED YOU ARE BACK!!! WRITE A POST AND BRING US UP TO DATE! THANK YOU FOR THE BEAUTIFUL POSTCARD! I OWE YOU AN EMAIL!

Can you tell I am happy you are back? Just a tad? ;-P

Besos!

 
At 22:45, Blogger Minka said...

You are literally sparkling :)
I´ll post as soon as my shift is over, a girl´s gotta bring home the bacon;)

 
At 06:23, Blogger Alana said...

Hooray for the return of the penguin!!! Blogging simply isn't the same without ya! Of course I hope you had a wonderful vacation, but the selfish side of this Square is so glad to have you back from vacation!!

 
At 11:23, Blogger Minka said...

Thanks Sauare, youa re one i n a million!

 
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