My Birthday – passionfruit cheesecake, Yumi Kim, Fit Flop sandals and Swiss Chocolate

November 25, 2009

I almost forgot but today is my birthday!  Woot!  You know some years, there’s just so much else going on that you kinda forget your own birthday.
So this past year has been a whirlwind:

  • graduated from grad school
  • entered the wonderful world of blogging
  • got married
  • moved to London
  • and soon (crossing fingers they agree to my pay proposal) starting a new project in London and getting that other job I’ve been lusting after

Since I didn’t want to spend a ton of money and we’ll be hanging out with a bunch of friends next week anyway, we went out to a small Vietnamese restaurant in Soho.  Mmm spring rolls and grilled pork.  Although our waitress wasn’t Ms. Sunshine, the food was good (seriously Americans, we are spoiled by mostly good wait service).  The best part was going to one of my favorite Italian bakeries, Princi and picking this beautiful passionfruit cheesecake (more like mousse) up.  Seriously, please go if you are in London or Milan. Yep, it tastes divine.

Otherwise, pretty simple wishes for my wish list.  The Mr. and I have left our old lives, friends, and family behind so he could really pursue this degree and the job he really wants to do.  I hope we both get the jobs we want and it’s a great year for our careers.

But of course I wouldn’t mind some little things like these comfy boots (I NEED them since I have a weird foot pain now, please go on sale!)

Of course I’ve been lusting after a Yumi Kim Shelly.  Totally getting it.  On sale of course because Yumi Kim is having 30% off everything for “Pink Friday” until Nov. 30 (enter code ykpinkfriday).  Loves it!
 
Oh and totally going to Switzerland for a long weekend.  Living in Europe is pretty awesome.  In the time it takes to go to Chicago, I can go to another country.  I’ll definitely eat some chocolate for you and take pictures!

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  • Recession Bride November 25, 2009 at 00:59

    Happy birthday!! Sounds like you have had an awesome year!

  • Jessica November 25, 2009 at 02:56

    Happy Birthday! The dessert looks yummy!

  • bananas. November 25, 2009 at 02:58

    i don’t think it’s possible for me to ever forget my birthday. it’s kind of a big deal and anyone who knows me knows that. lol.

    but since you remembered…HAPPY BIRTHDAY LADY! yumi kim and passionfruit cheesecake sounds perfect!

  • Shop N' Chomp November 25, 2009 at 04:35

    Happy B-day and have fun in Switzerland! =)

  • Mo November 25, 2009 at 06:34

    Happy Birthday!!!!
    That’s quite a year. =)

  • Elizabeth Marie November 25, 2009 at 07:38

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOVE!!! That cheesecake looks sooo yummy!!!

  • Dahlia November 25, 2009 at 14:39

    Happy Birthday!! And congratulations on quite the year! Here’s to a great new one!

  • honey my heart November 25, 2009 at 17:30

    wish you have a happy birthday!! your year was filled with so many fab things 🙂 yay!

  • The Professional Bridesmaid November 26, 2009 at 02:59

    Happy Belated Birthday!!Wishing you much love, luck and happiness this coming year.

  • anna and the ring November 26, 2009 at 19:13

    Happy birthday and have a fabulous time! Mmm passionfruit cheesecake!

  • Marie November 28, 2009 at 18:45

    Oh sorry I missed this when I was away, but glad you had a lovely time in Switzerland and happy belated birthday. I shall also have to get down to Princi and try that cheesecake, looks so lovely….

  • THE ALTERNATIVE BRIDE December 1, 2009 at 16:55

    Sorry I missed your bday when I was away! Hope you had an amazing day! 🙂

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