Wednesday, February 2, 2011

international week of awesomness

Do you ever have one of those blessed weeks? Like when it feels like the heavens part and angels are raining down sunbeams just for you? Well I have. It's been one of those weeks (and before you think it, or ask it, there is no bun in my oven). Thanks in part to Becs, Aidan, and Sophie, this birthday week has been a wonderful one. You ladies really know how to make a girl feel special. And it's not over yet! 

Tomorrow is my birthday, aka International Day of Awesomeness, and since I age backwards (actually I've been holding at 29) this is the year The Husband and I turn the same age. Next year he'll be older than me. It's funny how that works, isn't it?

And in honor of I.D.A., I will share with you my birthday wish (it's a doozy); I wish for safety, and democracy for everyone. I wish for everyone to have access to clean water, affordable health care, and education. And I wish for the right for everyone to go to school to get that education even if they happen to be a girl (and if you are reading this and you are part of the Taliban, please note that you are an insecure, cave dwelling, dickhead. Let the girls go to school).  I wish for dictators to have the wisdom to know when to call it a day (your moment in the sun is over, move along please) so that peaceful protests can remain peaceful and not simmer into frustration fueled violence. And while I'm wishing, I'd also like a pink pony.

There, that's not too much to ask for now is it?

bisou


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53 comments:

  1. SarahfFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Not too much at all. Hope you get all of it. Especially the pink pony. I, like you, have stopped at 29. I think all ladies do. Have a wonderful, blissful day.

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  2. The redheadFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    Happy 29th!? And a whole week of birthday awesomeness? That's a good sign that you've got great family and friends. Enjoy your special day/week.

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  3. Samantha DuganFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    Happy Birthday lovely woman. I thought I adored you before but your birthday wish list, well it's love now...

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  4. LindsFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    Happy Birthday! I think you'll get the pony this year, for sure.

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  5. danielleFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    Hi. I often read your blog. You seem like a very nice person! Happy Birthday. Like you I married someone from another culture. We live in his country, Japan. I have a dog that looks like Mr. Fifty. Happy Birthday. Danielle

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  6. TuulaFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    Happy International Day of Awesomeness!! Love your birthday wishes...& sending you a virtual pink pony...tied with a big pink, polka dot ribbon & led by one Mr. George Clooney or Brad Pitt (or fill-in your fave actor here__________). If we're gonna dream, let's dream big!
    Happy Birthday Sara - have an amazing day!! xo xo

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  7. Traveling DistancesFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    Bon Anniversaire! I hope you have a lovely day and that your wish does come true.

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  8. KerryFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:45 AM

    Only a week? You need a month long festival surely :) Can't le petit village organise that? Have a wonderful birthday Sara x

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  9. Kirsty @ Bonjour QuiltsFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    Happy Birthday! Looking for a pink pony now.

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  10. RachelFebruary 3, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    Happy Birthday! I'm loving your aging process. I think I'm going to have to adopt it as mine as well. Have a fun day!

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  11. BFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    Happy International Day of Awesomeness and happy 29th!

    I hope you get all your birthday wishes. They're good-uns. Bis xx

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  12. UnknownFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    'Nuff said. Happy 29th, Sara, dear. Hope it's a great one. :)

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  13. a n d r e aFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    Happy birthday, Sarah! And seriously, greatest birthday wish ever. I so hope it comes true. :)

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  14. JamesFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Sadly the pink pony may be the easiest thing on your list . Happy Birthday my little hoot in France!

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  15. kFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    Happy birthday!!!! I hope it's amazing!

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  16. Emma Louise LongFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Happy bIRTHDAY xxxxxxxxx

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  17. LoriFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Happy IDA!!!

    (and yes, the bun was the first thing I thought of)

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  18. JanaFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Happppppppy birthday! In two weeks is my very own IDA... ohh im so spoiled just thinking about it... eating chocolate and drinking champagne all days long in honor of myself =) have a great week!

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  19. outlawnotaheroFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Yeah for a birthday falling on a Friday! Love the birthday wishes, and on the subject of the pink pony: did you knnnnow that they have "My Little Pony" and "Strawberry Shortcake" in France?! They were my number one super faves growing up (next to He-Man), and I found them at Migros two days ago...so, yes, there absolutely could be a pink pony in your future!

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  20. KsamFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Happy Birthday!!

    Here in Paris, many of us have adopted the "Birthday Month". It becomes a great excuse to go out and/or have people do nice things for you. ;)

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  21. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Happy birthday Sara! What's on the menu for a birthday dinner? Raclette? And that's what the Husband's cake recipe practice was for? Enjoy the IDA!

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  22. Deanna PaiFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Happy birthday! So so glad you had a lovely week to lead up to it, too! And let's be honest, a pink pony is never too much to wish for. Hope you have an absolutely wonderful day. :)

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  23. AlexFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Happy early birthday! Eat lots of cheese, please.

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  24. Genie -- Paris and BeyondFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Joyeux anniversaire! I love your wish list and request just one photo of your pink pony... oh, and a short ride around the rink, svp?

    Perhaps we should have a sumptuous cake and a bit of Champagne?

    Bisous,
    G

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  25. ValerieFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Happy Happy you sexy Aquarius! AND, in celebration of your birthday week, you know Saturday is World Nutella Day, right? (Also and international day of awesomeness, yes?) Many happy returns, Sarah!

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  26. MichelFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Happy International Day of Awesomeness! Bon Anniversaire! Fabulous wishes and may they come true especially your Pink Pony!

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  27. Adrienne ShubinFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Happy Birthday Awesome Girl!

    What a perfect wish you chose.

    Can't wait to hear about your awesome birthday adventures!

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  28. flwrjaneFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Happy happy birthday! May all your birthday wishes come true, for real!

    xo Jane

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  29. HabebiFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Amen!! Happy Birthday Girl! May it be fantastically, awesome. ;-) Bisous!!

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  30. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    I think those are perfectly reasonable requests, and I hope every single one of them comes true.
    Have the happiest of birthdays, my (way too young) friend!

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  31. ohhellocupcake.February 3, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    happy birthday! i hope you get your birthday wishes... and this: http://www.lipglossiping.com/2010/10/o-p-i-texas-springsummer-2010-collection-rides-into-town/

    xoxo,
    holli

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  32. ShortyFebruary 3, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Happy Internation Day of Awesomeness! ;) I totally think you should get a pink pony. And the Taliban thing made me laugh.

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  33. EllenFebruary 3, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    I wish you a very Happy Birthday and Happy International Day of Awesomeness is AWESOME!!!
    May all and any wish you have come true.

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  34. ShaunaFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    happy, habby birthday!!

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  35. BonnieFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    You are kind of my hero.

    Happy early International Day of Awesomeness, aka birthday!

    http://glamkittenslitterbox.blogspot.com/

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  36. MorganeFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    love your wish! and happy birthday to you if i forget tomorrow! girls from february are the best ( my duaghter is too !)

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  37. la fourchetteFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Happy I.D.A! Or 'joyeux anniversaire'!

    Cool wishes...pink pony and all. May they all come true...and may the Taliban even come to recognize their dick-headedness one of these days. (My birthday's not 'til April...I'm just getting an early start.)

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  38. KaraFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Happy Birthday, Sara! I hope all your wishes come true, and I think you should really treat yourself to some new clothes - maybe something green?

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  39. Sarah BFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    I wish you Crazy Awesome Insane Happiness!!! I think your wish for the world is a fabulous one...Happy IDA and Happy Birthday :)

    And, rock your age girl, own it sistah!

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  40. OlgaFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Happy Birthday, Sara Louise! I wish you sunshine and smiles, laughter and love, good health and dreams come true!

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  41. Life, Laughter and ParisFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Hope you have a wonderful day tomorrow. May all your wishes come true (even a pink pony). Happy Birthday!

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  42. Sara LouiseFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    I've never received so many wonderful birthday wishes before!
    A big thank you to each and everyone of you :-) xo

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  43. Lisa - Fine Sweet LifeFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    Happy, happy day to you! Well wishes!!

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  44. Jenni Austria GermanyFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    haha, love the part about the taliban. good gosh. happy birthday!

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  45. AnsFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIRL!! HAVE A LOVELY DAY!! I WISH I COULD GO BACKWARDS LIKE YOU!!!
    XXX

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  46. Emma Louise LongFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    mr bright, any girls brightening MANual ;) xxx

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  47. MarilynFebruary 5, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Having been away from home and having not read blogs I am late with my birthday wishes. I hope you had a very wonderful day and that you and Husband will have many more to celebrate.

    Are you on facebook? If so perhaps we could be facebook friends. You will find my badge on my web site. Do come along.

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  48. UnknownFebruary 5, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Happy happy birthday to an awesome woman!!! :)

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  49. UnknownFebruary 5, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Happy happy birthday to an awesome woman!!! More blessings and happiness this 29th yr ;).

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  50. The Many Colours of HappinessFebruary 6, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    Happy birthday!!! I hope it was wonderful :) Hmm growing younger each year, I like it! And they are wonderful wishes, if only people like you ran the world!

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  51. UnknownFebruary 6, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Happy 29th Birthday, my friend! Although I am sorry to hear you have gone all Benjamin Buttons on us because I love being in my forties and know you would, too. Regardless, I am wishing you a pink pony and all the generous-thinking-of-others wishes your heart desires.

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  52. International Woman of MysteryFebruary 7, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Funny thing. I also stopped aging at 29. Amazing. But I'm very curious how old you are and how old the husband is...

    Happy Birthday!!!!! Hope it's fabulous!

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  53. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    I've just found you through Rachel in Rio, and am spending far too much time catching up on your blog. I also was transplanted to Texas, then moved to another country (Brazil) for the man I love (who is a Scotsman, and now my husband!) so I totally connect with your stories of adjustment and learning another language when NO ONE speaks your own.

    I'm commenting on this post because you share a birthday with my Mom, and for that reason I totally support the "Day of Awesomeness" campaign.

    Looking forward to catching up and reading more. Thanks for writing so well!

    Peg

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