i blame gary fong
Sunday August 20th 2006, 18:35
Filed under: blogging

I’ve moved. But I’ve no time to settle. In two days time I go galloping across the globe to follow his passion – photography.

He calls it an adventure. Like backpacking through Europe. Only we’ll be SUVing through America. Split lives. Here and there. The excitement and the stress of it all. He’s as enthusiastic as they come. I’m scared – to death.

Of course he’ll never stay Stateside. I know this. He’s far too British for that. But there are worse things than living between two continents.

And we’re just about there. Ready to begin what both he and Gabby (age 5) calls A Really Really Big Adventure.

First, we take a detour.

“London, Paris, New York. The holiday trifecta. What do you say, darling? Shall we celebrate in style?”

The words were his. The birthday, mine. My twenties are over on Sunday. I’m going out with a bang.

(Will post while away….the laptop goes everywhere.)


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Oh, that sounds like so much fun! What adventure, and I personally can’t wait to read your tales spun about this one. I love all your other stories. I hope you’re not scared long. I would love to take such a trip with the man of my dreams.

Comment by Andrea 08.20.06 @ 18:43

That sounds like a perfect birthday adventure!

Comment by Bre 08.20.06 @ 22:07

lucky you

Comment by violet 08.21.06 @ 1:34

Thirty is the beginning of the MOST fabby time of your life, the next 20 years are so great. You will feel powerful, beautiful, inspired, confident, wise, yet still young. Do not fear, the best is before you!

So, now you can watch Grey’s Anatomy, American Idol, So YOu Think You Can Dance and all the other drivel we love!

Hope I get to see you while you all are Stateside. Have fun!

Comment by hattigrace 08.21.06 @ 2:12

advice: be gastronomically adventurous when on the road! (but watch out for suspicious looking curries. nasty.)

have fun!

Comment by Fridaycat 08.21.06 @ 9:02

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Let me know if you are traveling through Cleveland, would love to meet you! ~Jodi

Comment by Jodi 08.21.06 @ 14:43

If you make it through Chicago, let me know. . .

Comment by Popeye 08.21.06 @ 15:39

Welcome back stateside!

Comment by Flora 08.21.06 @ 16:59

Thirty! I loved turning 30 and have to say – i love being in my 30s – SO much fun. Young enough to still have loads of fun – old enough to know better about, well, certain things ;)

…there’s nothing better. ENJOY and happy happy birthday.

NY is fantastic – fabulous – amazing – you’ll fall in love with it if you haven’t already. Let me know if you need any recommendations.

Comment by Kaia 08.21.06 @ 18:41

As always – I am so jealous! Have a terrific birthday. Life only gets better after 30, I promise!

Comment by mamak 08.21.06 @ 19:51

Happy Birthday Tooooo Youuuuu! I love to travel, I hope your trip goes well. Post some pictures of where your at from time to time.

Comment by Sweeti 08.21.06 @ 20:01

Happy 30. I just turned in June. I am still the same. :)

Comment by Lynn 08.21.06 @ 20:07

My Birthday on Tuesday fortunately I’ll still be in my 20s, but the wrong side of 25.

Comment by continuitygirl 08.21.06 @ 20:51

Wow, that is an adventure – definitely the experience of a lifetime. I’m looking forward to hearing about it. Maybe you can meet a lot of blogger along the way – start a “blogger in every city” game.

Comment by Katherine 08.21.06 @ 22:27

Belated Happy Birthday! Life really does begin at 40, so you have a decade to play around with it.Have a good time on your trek.

Comment by kenju 08.22.06 @ 3:27

Have a fantastic time and Happy B-Day! Can’t wait to hear about the adventures abroad!

Comment by themarina 08.22.06 @ 17:25

Happy 30th. It’s a great time in life!

Love that he calls you “darling.”

Enjoy!

Comment by Joyce B. 08.22.06 @ 23:12

Happy birthday!!!

Enjoy your adventure.. and if you happen to be passing thru SE Michigan, let me know! :-)

Comment by Laurie 08.23.06 @ 8:52

Exciting. I think you’ll find 30 charming : )

Comment by Serena 08.23.06 @ 13:52

Wow! Everyone is turning thirty here soon!! Well, it’s a whole new decade of fun (and remember, 30′s are the new 20′s)

Where are you guys heading in the states? I recommend Montana (Glacier park, Yellowstone park, Lewis & Clark caverns, Ghost towns…)

Comment by ldbug 08.23.06 @ 13:55

Have fun! Sounds like it’s gonna be one hell of a ride! I’ve added you to my links list, hope you drop my my site sometime soon!

Comment by Meena 08.23.06 @ 14:56

feels good to know your home…even for just a bit!….happy early b-day!

Comment by steph 08.24.06 @ 3:14

Ok, dont tell anybody this Buffy, but I’m actually planning on flying up to New York for my 21st birthday in October. I’ve already done the whole bar and club-hopping thing and so in a way I cheated myself out of an American rite of passage. Guess it’s just that stubborn European in me…LOL! And so instead, I’ve opted to fly out and treat myself to NY as a birthday present. A friend of mine might go, but I’m not sure yet…still, if you’re planning in being in the same city at the same time as me, we should totally hook up and srounge the city together! Imagine the misadventures we could be having!Because I know one thing’s for sure…when two great people like you and I get together, wackiness ensues!

Comment by David 08.24.06 @ 15:26

Happy Birthday Buffy! Have fun on your adventures!

Comment by misstraceynolan 08.24.06 @ 16:17

Yes, I can’t wait to read your rendition of the states. As for your birthday soiree, I must say I’m rather jealous. Places which at the moment escape my grasp will be yours for the taking. Hope you have a good time.

Ryan

Comment by snapshot_superhero 08.24.06 @ 17:24

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Pingback by Ballpoint Wren » Super Sabado: the Dog Days of Summer 08.27.06 @ 0:52

Sounds like sooooo much fun. London, Paris, New York….I’m very jealous. Have a fabulous time and remember to keep us posted! :-)

Comment by Fitzgerald 08.27.06 @ 2:25

Happy birthday kitten, and adventures are tiring and awesome in equal measures.

I hope it’s going ok.

Comment by Lucy 08.27.06 @ 11:38

sounds so exciting…have fun! keep writing!

Comment by amanda 08.28.06 @ 16:21

happy belated, buffy! hope you got your bang!

Comment by sophie 08.28.06 @ 17:39

Happy! belated day to celebrate YOU, babe. I’m sorry I’ve been so commenting M.I.A. as of late. Babycarrot sister just got married! this past Monday. Married! Really! It was amazing.

Have missed you. Hope all is well. I’ll catch up here in the next few days, and I have a post or two about her wedding up at my place. : ) smooches!

Comment by kerri anne 08.30.06 @ 23:16

Happy Birthday, dear! They are all right, life begins at 30 and then it gets even better!

Can’t wait to read your writing from the States! Will you make it to Phoenix? The Phoenix blog community will be here for you if you do!

Comment by Elizabeth 09.01.06 @ 3:30



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