In 1972 (the year you were born)

Richard Nixon is president of the US President Nixon approves NASA’s space shuttle, a reusable spacecraft, at a cost of $5.5 billion Nixon arrives in China for an 8 day visit, which he calls a “journey for peace” While campaigning for the presidency Alabama Governor George C. Wallace is shot and seriously wounded Five men are arrested in the Watergate office complex in DC for breaking into the offices of the Democratic National Committee Hurricane Agnes strikes the East Coast causing 117 deaths First scientific hand-held calculator (HP-35) os introduced for $395 Shaquille O’Neal, Jennifer Garner, The Rock, The Notorious B.I.G., Cameron Diaz, Eminem, and Alyssa Milano are born Oakland Athletics win the World Series Dallas Cowboys win Superbowl VI Boston Bruins win the Stanley Cup The Godfather is the top grossing film Pink Floyd debuts “The Dark Side of the Moon” during a performance at London’s Rainbow Theater “You’ve Got a Friend”by Carole King wins a Grammy for song of the year The Price is Right premieres on CBS

Your Rising Sign is Aquarius

You are an interesting mix of introspective and outlandish. Waving your freak flag high, you really do things your own way. While you may seem distant, you care very deeply for humanity. You just have no tolerance for fools, slackers, or dullards. And while you’re fairly misanthropic, many are drawn to you. Innovative and clever, people look to you for new ideas and trends.

Okay.. whew.. am I tired.

My husband indulged my impulses all day long. After breakfast, we hit the post office. I mailed out all my contest entries. WOOHOO! They are in the mail and on their way. Very happy about that.

Our second stop was DSW Shoe Warehouse. I found two lovely pairs of shoes. I don’t know why, but I chose both in baby blue. Seemed to be the color of the day. On to Best Buy. We each got a movie and got our 5000 reward points for spending $25 or more. DH got The Aviator and I got Sweet Home Alabama. Still on the romantic comedy kick I guess.

Then off to the mall. We walked and walked and walked and walked. Picked out patio furniture (even tho we are not completely satisfied with the concrete work…bought the patio furniture anyway). Though I’m not counting that as a birthday gift. heheh Then on to another department store. I decided I needed a new purse. I couldn’t pick between two, so my husband said to get both.

Didn’t get the Versace sunglasses but tis okay. I found a knock-off version for $12.00 (instead of $180).

Finished the day off with dinner at Outback. My tummy is quite full and I’m pretty content.

Now I think I’m going to go have a bowl of chocolate ice cream.

Movie Quote of the Day:
“Ho ho ho! It’s your birthday!”
–Kronk, Emperor’s New Groove

I took the day off today. Not only because it’s my birthday but because I wanted the four day weekend. Plus I get to have four days with my guys.

Last night started off interesting. My son was complaining of a tummy ache and so as I was holding him, he puked all over me. Nice. Seems his lunch didn’t agree with him. Poor thing was sick most of the night. He seems to be better today, though tired.

And so am I. We have this futon upstairs, so he and I slept on it last night so I could be with him while he was sick. I think we finally got to sleep good around 2 am. Then at 7 this morning he patted me on the arm and said, “Mom, the birds said it’s time to get up.” URGH.

DH made a nice breakfast of bacon, eggs, toast, and coffee. Today I’m getting all my submissions ready for mailing and going to the post office. Then I think I’d like to go to Best Buy since we got some coupons in the mail and THEN I’d like to hit DSW since I still have that $25 reward card waiting to be spent.

Of course, all of this will depend on how the baby is feeling.

Sometime this weekend, we’re going to get to the movies to see Star Wars. I am so excited about that.

And that’s about all I have to say about that.