My birthday is just two days away, and I am, of course, very excited. Recently, a coworker said she thought birthdays are silly things to get excited about. Well, that’s her problem. I LOVE THEM. I love my birthday. I love Tim’s birthday, and Marco’s birthday, and all of my friend’s birthdays. Its a day out of the year where we say, “Hey! You are you, and that is awesome! Here, have some cake.” What is not to love about this?

Also, sometimes, there are presents. Like I said, what is not to love? Here are a few items I’m wishing for:

My potential perfume! I like to switch up my scents every few years, and this one has made the cut. I ran out of Balenciaga Paris a few weeks ago and I feel naked.

Ash ‘Titan’ boots

TOMS ‘Desert’ bootie in Chestnut

Tell the Wolves I’m Home by Carol Rifka Brunt

Silpat silicone cookie sheet. The pastry chefs at Bouchon Bakery always used these, so I know they are good.

Melie Bianco ‘Sylvana’ purse. I saw this in blue at a boutique and now I want both colors!

Tim ordered something online last week and it arrived today in a plain USPS box. Very suspicious.