The only way to cope was to plan a zillion celebrations - just like the Queen. I invited some of my writer friends over for what I called, 'A writer's brunch' in the garden. They loved it! We drank Prosecco and talked about books and I even thought of making a speech. Fortunately I abandoned that idea quickly and read a poem instead. No, I didn't take photos and plaster them all over Facebook. We just relaxed and enjoyed each other's company.
Although I didn't get any diamonds ( because I became one??) I got some great presents. This one could have been from the Queen I suppose. Actually it was from another friend, Liz, who went diamond the month before me. "Its got your dates on it," she quipped.
My lovely husband ( who gave me far too many presents) has discovered that you can get pictures onto mugs. So here is one of his presents ( the patriotic teapot is from my daughter.)
We all went out for lunch and suddenly, after the meals, my daughter says, "Turn round mum." And there was the cake. I was speechless ( unusual for me!)
The waitress was giving me such strange looks so I said, "Don't worry, its my book cover." She smiled with relief.
So if you are about to go diamond here are three tips :
1. Ignore the friends who gasp in horror - they don't mean anything, its just such a big number and everyone wants to be 40 something these days ( yeah, even the 20 somethings - don't ask me!)
2. Have lots of little parties and celebrations, it helps you to absorb the impact coming up to meet you.
3. And make sure you get your book cover on a cake - its utterly amazing!
I'm happy for you to comment, but don't feel you ALL have to wish me happy birthday - there was loads on Facebook and we don't want to clog ABBA up.
7 comments:
As I did not know you were on Facebook - Happy Birthday!
My birthday usually passes with barely a mention and I am quite happy about that but, if you enjoy having birthdays, you should do it in style!
So glad you had a great birthday - and I agree, these landmarks should be celebrated.
(I was in Vietnam for my 60th, and the day coincided with the Chinese New Year, so I pretended all the fireworks glittering in the sky above the Citadel in Hue were for me! It was some party!)
Maybe just a little clogging. . . ? Happy milestone!
Thanks folks - just a bit of fun and Vietnam, Jo, that's very cool. I was in Golders Green!
Having birthdays are better than the alternative, so enjoy! And I'm coveting your mug right now! How especially cool that it has YOUR dates on it!
Sounds like you had a lovely time - I loved the cake!
Everso many belated good wishes for your diamond celebration Miriam.We are merely youngsters! (Well,you are!)
xxx
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