What a girl wants

[astra_nomer]

I have a birthday coming up. A numerologically significant one at that. So DH asked me this evening what I'd like for my birthday, since it seems that well-meaning relatives want to know.

And I couldn't think of anything.

I mean, I've got a great husband, two terrific children, a nice house, a Prius, a PhD, a job I really enjoy with promising career prospects -- not a bad place to be at not-quite thirty.

So I got to thinking, if I could have anything I want for my birthday, what would I want? Well, in no particular order, here's a list:

• Time to just sit and read.
  
• Time to just sit and knit.
  
• The opportunity to go see Revenge of the Sith and Hitchhiker's Guide while they are still in theatres.
  
• A tenure-track job. Or even better -- tenure!
  
• Or at least a few more refereed publications.
  
• A baby girl... ?
  
• The chance to sing something other than lullabies to an audience more appreciative than cranky children.
  
• A trip to Boston to visit all the friends I miss so dearly.
  
• Playing a game intended for double-digit ages without worrying about choking hazards.
  
• A good long family vacation that doesn't involve a visit to well-meaning relatives.
  
• To lose a good 30-40 lbs or so.
  

Don't get me wrong, I feel pretty content with my lot in life -- and really, even if I get nothing for my birthday other than dinner out and a little cake and ice cream, I'll be happy enough.

Comments

[ukelele.livejournal.com]

Sounds like several of these come down to "a babysitter for a few hours". Got good sources of babysitter?

[astra-nomer.livejournal.com]

That could be another thing to put on the list -- finding a good regular babysitter instead of relying on the kindness of Matt's second cousin every now and then. Have I ever told you how much I hate making phone calls? Bleah.

[capsicumanuum.livejournal.com]

I don't think I can help you with any of those right now, though if I get the job I applied for in DC, I could babysit, giving you a chance for numbers 1 and 2.

Happy Birthday!

[astra-nomer.livejournal.com]

Hey, if you come to DC, I'd be glad to see you even if you aren't coming over to babysit! Good luck with the job hunt!!

[capsicumanuum.livejournal.com]

Thanks

[mama-pipa.livejournal.com]

happy birthday.

you don't know me, but...

[ler.livejournal.com]

Happy Birthday!

I found you while poking around on LJ for scientist women with families. I'm halfway done with my PhD in physics, planning to have kids in grad school, and looking for some women a bit farther ahead than I am. Mind if I friend you?

catching up late...

[astra-nomer.livejournal.com]

Hi!

Sure, friend away. I had both my kids during grad school and I can tell you tons of stories and give you lots of advice about it.

I think we have lots in common -- knitting, friends in Boston, etc.