I'm getting an extremely late start to this post. After the long drive yesterday back home and then a late evening meetup with our neighbors, I was out of juice very fast and needed to crash. And what does Sunday morning mean after a busy week? Tis a day full of chores. Ugh. Life We spent this past week in Boston with my brother-in-law and his wife. We all got the break we needed - we did some shopping, watched lots of TV, and enjoyed lots of family time. I started writing this post on our drive back but didn't get to schedule in advance. We opted to drive the 13-hour route so although it made for some very long days, it felt good to get out of the house and enjoy a road trip. The weather cooperated all the days in all the places we were in those days so that was a plus. As always after a long vacation, we have come back to a lot to do. I have so much to catch up with and need to do some of that today as there's just as much to do on the work front from tomorrow. Renovat
It's my birthday today!
And that's a Harry Potter cake you are seeing - Harry on a broom with a snitch in his hand. I was giddy with excitement when my friends got me this cake. I had always fancied cutting one - it was the ultimate must-do for me. I would buy my own HP cake, but then there's no fun in that. Surprise and friends/family are totally essential to spice up the experience!
So, I had an amazing party last night and also rescued the Harry Potter souvenir and the two towers on the cake - so they now rest on my bookshelf with the rest of my bookish treasures.
So, I had an amazing party last night and also rescued the Harry Potter souvenir and the two towers on the cake - so they now rest on my bookshelf with the rest of my bookish treasures.
I don't have any specific plans for the day, but to read, blog and buy books to treat myself (I had been putting off buying any book for some time just so that I can buy some today - guilt-free). So while I choose what books to treat myself to, I'd like to have you join in on my birthday celebs as well - by throwing a giveaway. (Well, I'm feeling good about myself today for many reasons, so a giveaway was just in order.) Moreover, I've been in the blogging kingdom for six months now.
(Updated: Thanks to all who entered. The contest has ended)
(Updated: Thanks to all who entered. The contest has ended)
So I'm giving away the chance to buy some book(s) of your choice worth US $15, to one lucky winner, from Book Depository. To enter this giveaway:
- You must be a follower of my blog (Google Friend Connect / Email / RSS).
- You must be over 13 years old.
- This giveaway is international, so long as The Book Depository ships free to your country.
- Contest Ends at 11.59 pm US Eastern time on July 9, 2010 and the winner will be drawn on July 10, 2010.
- The winner, who will be chosen by random.org, will have 72 hours to respond to my email before another winner is chosen.
- You need to fill out the form below to enter.
Comments
Have a special day and thanks for the giveaway.
I look forward to seeing what kind of bookish treats you purchased today :)
I LOVE your cake! :) Hope you had a special day!
aren't we supposed to be giving you gifts? not the other way around?
Steph, that's so exciting that it was your mom's bday too! Hope she had a fabulous time!
Erisian, you are welcome to send me gifts! I will be more than happy and excited to accept them! :)
LOVE that cake.
Thanks for the awesome contest :)
*hugs*