Yep, it’s my birthday. And this title is more true than you know. When I was a child I would invariably cry at the end of “Happy Birthday to You” sung to me. Without fail. I’m not sure why…since I really enjoy singing it for others. To this day, if a group sings me ‘happy birthday’, I’ll cry. (Individuals don’t seem to create the same effect, so if you want to call me up and sing me happy birthday on my voicemail, feel free. I promise my phone won’t get soaked as I listen).
But on this exact birthday, I’m not crying. I am so delighted that the studio is still safe and that I am here to enjoy another year. I feel truly blessed: by my friends and family, my wonderful clients and the work I get to do. Everything else falls away in the light of these simple and important facts.
On top of all that, I just confirmed it with “the Karens” that I will be presenting at the Sniffapalooza Fall Ball in October (23 + 24)! YEAH! What a fabulous birthday treat to plan a little NYC trip to see some long distance friends and family, meet new perfumistas and ‘play perfume’ for a whole weekend. For anyone who has not gone to Sniffa, as we call it, you really must. It’s such a blast and you will amaze yourself at just how much you can smell in one weekend. I’ve never had the opening in my schedule to go to the Fall Ball before, only the Spring Fling (cute, huh?) so, I’m extra psyched to get to NYC in Autumn. Having grown up in New York (downstate, mind you, not the City), it’s been EONS since I have been on ‘home turf’ at this time of year. I can’t wait!! The smell of leaves in the Park and the cool air… perhaps even chestnuts roasting, but it might be a little early.
I guess this also means that I had better complete this perfume that I have been working on and only mentioned ever so briefly on twitter: a mushroom scent. I’ve started a blog post about it already, so I think that I am going to hold off on the name and details for now. It will give time to finish the draft and post it. I’ll give a little hint though: it’s kind of a men’s scent, conceptually, but I feel it’s pretty universal; especially for the more daring women out there. (Then again, I feel that all fragrances are universal…) More to come. 🙂
mamma robin nest on my back door light
I hope that you all have a wonderful day and how ever you spend 911, my thoughts are with you.
ps: As I awoke this morning, I got an idea: I’m going to have a special “It’s my Birthday” sale at the site from today until next sunday (9.19.10). 15% off anything site wide – just use member code ‘birthday’ when you check out. Tell your friends since we’re just going to post it on the blog, twitter and our fb page. Fun.
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Happy Birthday Dawn!
Regarding your Happy Birthday tears, I also have a song I cannot hear without crying..Brahms’ Lullaby. Every single time, it leads to tears! I have no idea why…
Lots of exciting good news in this post, and I think that Robin’s nest is an auspicious sign of more wonderful things to come!
Best wishes for a very special day.
Hi, JoanElaine! 🙂 Thank you for the Happy Birthday wishes — it really was a great one.
I am glad to know that someone else can relate to a weird stimulus / response experience with music. “Happy Birthday” isn’t the only tune that does this to me, but it’s the one that comes up regularly ( well, once a year). It must be our sensitivity… 😉
Yes, I thought that the Robin’s nest was just what I needed…a great symbol to start a new year (and a new decade for me!)
I hope you’re having a lovely weekend!
Happy Birthday, Dawn! I am so relieved that you and yours escaped unscathed from the fire.
So exciting about your Sniffa gig, that will be a real treat for everyone who attends!
Hi Flora! Thank you so much — for the Birthday wishes, your thoughts through the fire and congrats. I hope that one of these days you will come to Sniffa! What a treat that would be! 🙂 have a wonderful Sunday~
Aw! Happy Birthday Dawn! Sniffa sounds amazing! And New York in Autumn, swoooooon. And YAY regarding the sale, looks like I will be treating myself.
Hi, Heather! Thanks for stopping by the blog! Thank you for the Happy Birthday – it really was amazing! I know, right? (about NYC in Autumn — I love the East Coast at that time of year! Have fun playing in the sale… 😉
Having been raised on the North Carolina coast, I can certainly agree! Although the Fall is less pronounced there, I do miss the sunsets in the countryside! Wyoming is a WORLD of difference but just as beautiful.
And how exciting to see one of my fave’s Cielle on special and I have to say passionflower is catching my eye as well. Always fun 🙂
ps: how wonderful to see some love for Cielle and passionflower! Two scents that I really love and are definitely not the best known. Thanks so much for your comments!
A belated Happy Birthday to you, Dawn!
Happy Birthday to you…
Happy Birthday too you…
Happy Biiiiirthday, dear Daawn….
Happy Birthday to Yooooou-U!!!!
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I’m also very glad to know that the fire situation is getting under control and will continue to send positive thoughts and prayers your way and to all the folks out there in the Boulder area!
😀 Thank you, AnnYM!!! It didn’t even sniffle…Just a huge grin! I guess when it’s written I’m just fine.
Yes, the fourmile fire is almost fully contained but can you believe another wildfire broke out yesterday in loveland (maybe 40 minutes drive from North Boulder)?!?! Between this, SF, and Wyoming… I can’t deal with more fire. But thank you for all of your wonderful thoughts and prayers — they surely have made all of the difference around here. I hope that you have a terrific day!