Laura D'Alessandro ([info]flossyflotsam) wrote,
@ 2008-03-27 23:42:00
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Current mood: tired

21 Years.




Waking up to an epic treasure hunt is probably one of the best ways to start a day. And in my half asleep state and time restraint [Phil had class early] I actually had a bit of difficulty with some of the clues. It was thrilling! Thank you so much, Phil!


Answer: Cat kennel.


Answer: Fish bowl...the fish died a while ago and I never emptied the water out. The fish, yes, though.


Answer: Medicine cabinet.


Answer: Microwave.


Answer: Bedroom dresser..ha ha...

And I found this waiting under a stack of clothes! Rhonda's gift!
Again, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!


And another clue...

Answer: Sewing table, which Phil and I found at the end of a driveway long ago.

And I found this waiting there!


Another clue!

Answer: XBox 360.

To find this waiting there!


Last clue!

Answer...well, Phil's filing cabinet.

Wow, I felt so spoiled!
After receiving all these gifts I realized how much of a geek/nerd I really am. And loving it.


The weather was really bizarre but beautiful today. Very mild outside with only a bit of snowing.


I played with the cats.


Tybr reminds me of snoopy/a walrus in this one.










In painting class Gavin enjoys sarcasm. That is just a quick exercise painting of his.


Rhonda, Phil, Carolina and I ate at Noodles Express! Mmm. Grease.






Birfdae loves.


Ha. Traumatized cat.


Philippe, who made my day extra special watching Bugs Bunny.


I kind of sucked at documenting most of my day. It feels good to finally be legal everywhere now. More birfdae fun to come tomorrow, though. A small breakfast for supper party. My brothers and Jenn are even coming from Gatineau to join in on the festivities! So no cake today, but plenty tomorrow.

Many thanks to those who left birthday wishes on my Facebook, and to Hanna for giving me candy and chocolate! And Carolina for the candy and the ridiculous amount of happy birthday messages!

Also, I thought I'd scan these old drawings my brothers and I did long ago.
They are sort of embarrassing but mainly just hilarious...to me.

What is up with that dolphin's mouth and the duck with the beehive head?
Oh, it's my family in the boat. L-R: Alex, me, Christian, Dad, Mom, Frosty.


Our old house. Notice my mom washing dishes and my dad watching TV. Eeeek.
...We didn't actually keep my dog in the attic. It wasn't a real attic.


Ha, afro lion. Also, notice how I capitalize on the blank versus lined areas.


I always loved Christian's drawings for some reason.
Again, the family is featured...with the devil and his bodyguard??


I never realized but Alex was pretty good at drawing creatures!


Goodnight!

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[info]rhymeswithmulva
2008-03-28 04:54 am UTC (link)
hahaha omggggggg looooooooooves this post! Your bf ftw, amazing childhood drawings, CATS!!!!!!!

Ada has eyes like Chaussette - WIDE-EYED/HUGE, it's awesome! I love the photo of her licking your hair!!!!!!!!

http://lj.laura-dalessandro.com/birthday08/007.jpg And that one haaaaaaaaaa!

2 cats is the best amount! I dunno how i lived with just one before hahah

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[info]flossyflotsam
2008-03-30 05:16 pm UTC (link)
Phil wins at life for suuure!

Wide/huge eyes are the best! I find it fascinating how many different shapes of eyes and facial structures cats can have. It makes them look so distinct.

2 cats is the best amount. They end up having to love each other since they are all each other has cat-wise, lol.

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[info]chandails
2008-03-28 05:00 am UTC (link)
Best birthday ever, I'd say!!!

Daaaawwwww I love it when cats look distressed.

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[info]operatingroom
2008-03-28 05:05 am UTC (link)
WHAT A LOVELY POST! It must have been a terrific birthday. :)
I am so jealous of your cats. Hahaha. D:



ALSO. I TOTALLY ROFLD AT AFRO LION.

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[info]flossyflotsam
2008-03-30 05:17 pm UTC (link)
Hahaha, Phil laughed at afro lion too. Children drawings are the best!

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[info]six_dollar_baby
2008-03-28 05:28 am UTC (link)
Happy happy happy birthday!!!

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[info]telegram_
2008-03-28 05:37 am UTC (link)
happy birthday!!

this post put me in a good mood.

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[info]flossyflotsam
2008-03-30 05:18 pm UTC (link)
Thank you!
Aw, I'm glad!

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[info]writteninthesun
2008-03-28 06:31 am UTC (link)
Awww cats.

Happy Birthday!

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[info]raincoatduck
2008-03-28 08:36 am UTC (link)
Aww, treasure hunts are the best! Happy birthday! It sounds like you had a good one.

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[info]flossyflotsam
2008-03-30 05:22 pm UTC (link)
I certainly did! And a great little party/gathering the next day as well.
I hope there a will be more treasure hunts in my future. I know there will be in Phil's!

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[info]lost_in_my_room
2008-03-28 12:18 pm UTC (link)
birthday scavenger hunt = awesome!

happy belated

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[info]hanjeehanju
2008-03-28 02:40 pm UTC (link)
happy birthday again laura! ..it looks like you are very loved and had a cozy birthday!!

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thank you, thank you!
[info]flossyflotsam
2008-03-30 05:24 pm UTC (link)
I am, and so, so grateful for all the love and support in my life. :)

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[info]mustelinae
2008-03-28 03:52 pm UTC (link)
that was incredibly sweet!
happy birthday.

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[info]thruyourveins
2008-03-28 05:47 pm UTC (link)
ahahaha i love this. happy belated birthday!

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[info]mspinkie
2008-03-28 07:41 pm UTC (link)
Haha! Happy Birthday! I'm so amazed how you guys still manage to do something new and fun for every holiday, year after year.

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[info]flossyflotsam
2008-03-30 05:26 pm UTC (link)
Ahaha, I love how you refer to my birthday as a holiday. I wish it were! I suppose we do manage to do something different every holiday, though sometimes it's not intentional, but because of circumstance, like how I celebrated xmas twice, but only because of Phil's working schedule.

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[info]mspinkie
2008-04-03 10:34 am UTC (link)
I had to look up a calendar to see if your birthday fell on a Sunday, so I might be able to say "Of course it's a holiday! It's celebrated nationally! Why do you think the post office and banks were closed?" Then again, I don't even know if that happens in Canada on Sundays, so I'd have to pull something about how America loves you more than that country of ice and tundra. But I tried. :)

I also like that you use the icon where I find T most glamorous.

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[info]crushedyetagain
2008-03-28 11:53 pm UTC (link)
you two are revolting. can't you take your ADORABLE LOVE somewhere else? frig.

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[info]flossyflotsam
2008-03-30 05:30 pm UTC (link)
But but...it was mostly under a cut?
Should I tell you something gross to balance the love?

>>>Uhm...Ada ate all the hair from the bathtub drain and puked it all over the entryway and even on the living room carpet.

Has the universe been restored now?

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[info]crushedyetagain
2008-03-30 08:43 pm UTC (link)
oh my god that is so gross!

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[info]rhymeswithmulva
2008-03-31 05:06 am UTC (link)
hahahahah that's amazing!

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[info]candicethelost
2008-03-29 02:21 am UTC (link)
sick awesome!!!!!!!

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[info]lustreglass
2008-03-29 02:35 am UTC (link)
Haha, those drawings are suuuper cute, I used to do that too when I was little. I wonder if my parents kept all of them...

Honestly, it seems like you had such a sweet birthday! Phil is awesome and it looks like he really put a ton of effort into that treasure hunt. SO CUTE!

Your cat pictures are soooo beautiful, you have gorgeous cats Laura. Go youuu! Happy bday again, don't know if you saw my facebook message but anyhoo...glad you had a great bday this year :)

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[info]flossyflotsam
2008-03-30 05:32 pm UTC (link)
Yes, I did see it, thank you! I always feel so overwhelmed from all the messages on facebook on my birthday and I try to respond to at least some of them, but also try not to get too worked up about it, haha.

You should go on a hunt for old drawings! They are the best!

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[info]lustreglass
2008-03-30 06:27 pm UTC (link)
Oh no worries, I dont know who uses Fb anymore because everyone seems dead on it, lol, that's why I asked. You definitely shouldnt get worked up about it!

I'm sure we have some of those drawings hanging around here, somewhere... I'll add it to my To-Do list hehe. ;)

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[info]likeneonlove
2008-03-29 06:27 pm UTC (link)
cool bday card! happy birthday :D

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(Anonymous)
2008-03-30 12:56 am UTC (link)
I am glad you had a happy birthday, lady! You got nerdy gifts. I ate chinese food today, which is almost like 2 days ago when you had chinese food. I can't stop playing Mario.

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(Anonymous)
2008-03-30 12:57 am UTC (link)
Also it says that I am anonymous but that's weird because I'm Meghan. Just as a heads up.

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[info]flossyflotsam
2008-03-30 05:35 pm UTC (link)
You're the only person who calls me lady! That title has Meghan stamped all over it. :)

Chinese food is amazing. Mario is amazing. And so are you!

Thank you for the comment, QUEEN OF LADIES!

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[info]sleepatsea
2008-03-30 10:39 pm UTC (link)
i love this entry!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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[info]whereigo
2008-03-31 10:51 pm UTC (link)
Eee, happy belated birthday.
Fantastic gifts, and the universe needs more treasure hunts.

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[info]strawberryoes
2008-04-11 07:54 pm UTC (link)
Hahahhahaha, nice drawing talents you all had XD
Also, may I be so bold as you wish you a very belated happy birthday? :/ Anyway, Im glad you had such a good time; that treasure hunt looked particularly awesome :D

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[info]flossyflotsam
2008-04-11 08:01 pm UTC (link)
Aw, thank you! It was a really nice day. Relaxing and warm, and treasure hunts are the best!

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[info]strawberryoes
2008-04-16 01:45 am UTC (link)
:)

May I ask: what program are you in at Concordia?? And also, do you like it and what would you have done differently (if anything)?

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[info]flossyflotsam
2008-04-16 01:10 pm UTC (link)
I'm in Studio Arts. It's kind of a blessing as well as a curse. It's good because it allows you to be flexible with the studio classes you choose, so that you have the opportunity to dip your hands into several different media. But at the same time, it doesn't seem as impressive because you never really get to specialize. Well, that's not really true, you do have to take one class to the 400 level, but I guess saying that you have a major in studio arts just doesn't sound as good as having a major in something specific.

If I could have done it differently I probably would have applied for a minor in Photography and probably a major in Painting and Drawing, since those are the three areas I am most into.

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