It's been birthday madness around here. My life has been about birthdays, birthdays, birthdays. Casey says I'm a Virgo magnet, and it appears this is very true. I can't complain. I love my Virgos. And, because I haven't said so to any of them on the blog, here it is in one swoop:

Happy Birthday, Shannon!
Welcome to the world, baby Finley!
Happy Birthday, Matt!
Happy Birthday, Casey!
Happy Birthday, Jen!
Happy Birthday, Lindsay!
Happy Birthday, Steph P!
Happy Birthday, Travis! (am heading off to Portland for his pool birthday party this upcoming weekend)

My friend Elizabeth is about to have a baby any day now, so it's likely there will be one more Virgo to add to the mix. Aaaaaaaaah! It's all good, though. Virgos and Aquarians can be a compatible match, and my own experience shows this is true. More is better.

Birthday celebrating is fun times. This week I had a lovely dinner out with Jen and Lindsay at Bastille. So delicious! The place also has a great vibe. We sat outside, and there was something so cheerful about the warm lighting and animated bustle coming from inside the restaurant.

Do you ever have a moment when the world just looks sharper somehow? Everything is so clear, and you truly notice the contrast between tones and light and dark. It's like suddenly you're noticing everything. It's difficult to explain. Sometimes this happens to me to signal the start of a migraine. It's a beautiful thing that is followed by intense pain. But, sometimes it just happens. Last night I headed out the door to my car at a time when the sun had mostly set, but there was still faint light. The neighbors across the driveway were playing some godawful country music and barbecuing, so the air smelled slightly smokey. From a house across the street I could hear someone, either young or new to this instrument (screechy sounds I recognize from my own days), practicing violin. A few houses down a bunch of kids and a few adults were playing basketball. Nearly everyone had their porch lights on, casting a soft glow on everything. The street just felt so alive, and I realized, in that very moment, I'm happy. Then I heard the Cure's "Close to Me" while driving along, and that made me even happier.

I had a fantastic time at Bumbershoot! The day started off so rainy but changed over to pretty nice an hour or two in. I hung out with the WB and his friend. The guys were sweet about going to see the Black Eyed Peas with me, even though I know it's not their kind of music. It's not really mine, either, but I thought they'd put on an entertaining show, and when else would I see them? I wasn't disappointed. They are high energy with lots of impressive dancing. I was into it! Franz Ferdinand and Metric were excellent too. All in all, great company and great day.

I recommend It Might Get Loud to all of you. As I may have mentioned before (harhar), I'm a fan of Jack White, and this movie only added fuel to the fire. Extract was pleasantly funny and entertaining, but definitely not a must see. I'd wait for dvd.

I misspoke in a previous post. Tonight is actually the finale of True Blood! Very excited, but also boo. Will miss it. Good night tiny humans.