Paper: written. Packing: commenced.

[hermionesviolin]

Happy Birthday, offbalance! Sharon has the distinction of being one of the friends i have known the longest. And okay, it's really not all that long in the grand scheme of things (approx. 4 years) but given how people drift in and out of my life, this is impressive. We don't talk as much as we used to, but she's still a wonderful person with whom i can discuss Whedonverse, politics, college, personal drama, literature, whatever, and though we frequently disagree we're still loving and respectful and thoughtful. *cheers*

Sharon, you were probably the first of my peers to get a "real job" -- you and your publishing job with your name plaque -- but you are so not "old" in any sort of bad way. Hope you have a kickass birthday weekend.


Dude, i can't believe some of my friends think i'm insane for Spring Breaking to Virginia. (P.S. I didn't reply to youse who commented, but thank you for endorsement; i appreciate it.) Oh, Comment Threads of Doom doing interstate travel plans with 3 people. Have i mentioned recently how much i heart people who can plan? (Not to mention the major love i feel that people are willing to pitch in for travel costs so they can hang out with me.)

And Happy Birthday One Day Early to the wonderful sk8eeyore whose fault this whole insanity is ;)

Comments

[sk8eeyore.livejournal.com]

Hee...and I so didn't take myself seriously when I first suggested it. :) Is there anything else I can help with logistically? And figuring out how to split the travel costs and such... Well, I'll be relatively scarce for the next day or two, but we'll get stuff worked out.

[laynamarya.livejournal.com]

I think it would be AWESOME. Good weather, good people, good times.

The money thing just makes me cringe.

[hermionesviolin.livejournal.com]

Understandable. And it's kind of insane that me, Girl Who Spends No Money, is doing this. I can definitely afford it, though, and Sarah and Ari are gonna chip in for the plane ticket (which should be my only expense).

[hedy.livejournal.com]

Have I mentioned I endorse Virginia?

[hermionesviolin.livejournal.com]

I definitely misread that as "I endorse Viagra" at first glance :)

[offbalance.livejournal.com]

First of all, here's a GREAT BIG HUG for that lovely birthday message. ::blushes madly::.

Secondly, I wanted to clarfy - I was all for the traveling, but knew that you could do a LOT better for plane tickets than $700!!! That's what made me balk - the $700!

[hermionesviolin.livejournal.com]

::hugs back::

Ah, gotcha. I was a bit confused as you were the first LJ-er i ever visited sight unseen, but the price thing makes total sense. It is a bit insane that i know people who are Spring Breaking to Germany with plane tickets a fraction of my own. I think the short notice (less than a week) is a big factor in the price, though. The ticket i bought is closer to $600, and Sarah and Ari are gonna chip in, and i shouldn't have any other expenses while i'm there since i'm staying with friends and friends are transporting me to and from the airport and so on, so it should be okay.