Birthday Dinner: Feeding a Writer’s Soul
Written by Michele T on August 12, 2008 – 5:50 am -Copyright August 12, 2008 WritingtheCyberHighway.com
Post and Photos By Michele L. Tune
So far, I have kept my personal life off this blog but I decided to share my birthday with my readers…
What’s your favorite birthday meal? Mine is Mexican. Anything Mexican/vegetarian. I enjoyed eating it at my favorite Mexican restaurant for my birthday! I rarely ever eat out. I remember when I reached the awesome milestone of losing 100 pounds, my mother took me to celebrate at this same Mexican restaurant. It was a very special event!
Spicy salsa with crispy tortilla chips are the best… Yum-OOOO! ! See ‘em there? I always try to stay away from these the rest of the year, but they’re awesome and they’re complimentary while you wait for your meal!
(By the way, I didn’t eat all this food myself! A few others helped.)
What did I end up ordering? First of all, I always drink unsweetened iced tea with lemon. I use my own sweetener (Stevia Balance with Inulin and Chromium
The Garden Delight Quesedilla with onions,peppers, lettuce, tomatoe, sour cream, etc.
And a plate of Bean and Cheese Burrito, Enchilada and Tostada.
AND a side order of refried beans and Spanish rice.
I think the best part of this birthday was being around people I really care about. Mexican food and neat gifts and pretty cards didn’t hurt either, though! I love pink so I received pink office supplies (notebooks, a desk set, CD case, etc.). I also received a beautiful birthday card from a very special friend in Canada. (Thank you!)
And, I know you’re wondering about birthday cake. Well, there wasn’t one! I have to maintain my 100+ pound weight loss, you know. My favorite is chocolate, so I only splurged on a small (very moist and delicious!) chocolate brownie. It was gone before I thought to take a photo of it! 
Thoughtful Birthday flowers… 
So, what’s your favorite birthday dinner? Do you eat out on your birthday or enjoy a special birthday dinner made by a loved one? Do you love celebrating your birthday or does thinking about it make you cringe? What do you, as a writer, consider the perfect birthday? What gifts do you yearn for? Share in the comments!
Hope you enjoy many wonderful birthdays while writing the cyber highway!
Tags: birthday dinner, birthdays, Burritos, Chips, enchiladas, Guacamole, Mexican Food, Mexican restaurants, quesadillas, Salsa, tostada, writer's birthdays
Posted in Michele's Life | 17 Comments »
August 13th, 2008 at 7:32 pm
Happy belated birthday! It sounds like you had a great one.
I love Mexican food too, and your pictures made me really hungry for Mexican. However, since I’m currently on a journey to weight loss to lose over 100lbs., I’ll have to pass on the Mexican for now.
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August 13th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
Thanks, Misti! Yes, I had a very good birthday. ::-)
Mexican food is fabulous, but like I said I don’t eat it every day. Well, there are ways to make healthy versions and I do eat a lot of spicy foods – just without the cheese, etc.
There’s nothing quite like a journey to lose 100 pounds. I think it’s different for us all but also similar in some ways. I’m here to tell you that it can be done. It takes time, dedication, perseverance, and strength but it can be done. I wish you the best in your weight loss journey, Misti. I know you can do it!
*smiles*
Michele
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August 13th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
Happy Belated Birthday! Yours looks like great fun. I celebrated MY birthday on my Small Reflections blog last February in two posts on the 22nd and 23rd too. It was great fun to share ;–)
Hugs and blessings,
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August 14th, 2008 at 12:56 am
Oh, Happy Birthday! I’m sorry I missed it. But I’m so glad to hear you had a good one.
And I agree. If I can go to my favorite Mexican restaurant for my birthday this year, I’ll be a happy girl. I get their shrimp nachos, which are served with a white queso and grilled veggies. And they do have the best chips and salsa.
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August 14th, 2008 at 2:08 am
Michelle, I just stopped by to say Hi, and Wish you a great big HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU my blogging friend! Hugs and God’s Love and Blessing! Mikr said that!(It’s an A.A.thing of mine)
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August 14th, 2008 at 2:49 am
OH Michele! I missed your birthday? Did I miss that in an announcement somewhere? Holy Moly!!
Happy Birthday Beautiful!!!
Stevia, is that the little green packets? They sell them in the grocery store, right?
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August 14th, 2008 at 5:12 am
Happy belated birthday, Michele!
I, too, celebrated my birthday this past weekend! What a surprise that our birthdays are so close together! Glad to hear you had such a wonderful time! I did, as well. Though we ate in, we ordered pizza — one of my favorites! (Like you, I love Mexican food — but this time, Italian food prevailed!)
Some of my gifts were flowers, money, and several beautiful sets of jewelry handmade by my daughter, who makes jewelry for a living. (How fortunate is it to have a daughter in that line of work?!)
This weekend was a full one for me, since we also attended a wedding — and had a lovely time there, as well!
Many beautiful birthday blessings!
Jeanne
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August 14th, 2008 at 2:45 pm
I will join you for the chips and salsa and anything mexican.
My favorite dinner is Steak and Lobster with a side of creamed spinach. The Chop House in Chicago.
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August 14th, 2008 at 7:15 pm
Happy belated birthday!! Sorry I missed it, but it looks like you had a great time.
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August 15th, 2008 at 2:07 am
Happy birthday, Michele! Your birthday dinner looks marvelous – I’ll be heading to my cupboard for nacho chips and salsa!
I love birthdays – it’s my special day, after all! The perfect birthday for me is having the day to do whatever I want, spending time with my family and friends, and enjoying something really great to eat. Italian food is always my first choice
I’m glad you enjoyed your special day!
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August 16th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
I don’t necessarily need food on my birthday – but I love being on vacation! Since I turned 21, most of my birthdays have taken place elsewhere. This year, I was in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Germany. I ate traditional Bavarian food for my birthday dinner and stayed out on the town entirely too late.
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August 19th, 2008 at 9:32 am
Michele,
Happy Birthday! Sounds like you had a good time – and a good meal.
I can never decide if I want my last meal on earth to be cornbread, large limas and onion, or a mexican dish!
I, too, love Mexican. One of my gf’s from Mexico use to cook homemade Tamales for me – they were sooo good – the real thing.
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August 19th, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Michele – I sent you an email too, but Happy Belated birthday!! Looks like you had a wonderful day.
I love to just do something with my friends and family – doesn’t matter what as much as I’m with my loved ones
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August 20th, 2008 at 3:04 am
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
We always have a hurricane on my birthday here in Florida…so…I’m usually hiding in the closet with a couple of gallons of water and military rations.
blessings,
julia
http://www.ablindingheart.com
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August 20th, 2008 at 2:14 pm
I’m very late, but I want to wish you a “Very Happy Birthday, Michele”!!! It sounds and looks like you had a great celebration. Those photos are making me hungry. LOL
Big birthday hugs,
Tina
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August 22nd, 2008 at 2:40 am
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August 24th, 2008 at 10:50 am
Oh, I missed your birthday, Michele. Shame on me! It looks like you had a good one though. I love Mexican food as well, but not too spicy! lol. My favorite one is the Mayan, but the new one in town is pretty good, too.
Happy belated birthday, dear Michele. And blessings galore for your special day and beyond! Hope all your birthday wishes came true!
Love and Hugs,
Renie
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