Random Thoughts

Day 342 (24) – Surprise!

I’ll admit – I was had (interesting that there’s no present tense of the phrase).  In what is quite a feat to pull off, my brother (with the help of my other brother, mother and friends) was able to pull of a double surprise party for both my Dad (his birthday) and me (going away party).  Both of us were quite surprised, so it was a job well done (it rarely seems that surprise parties are actually surprises, as the surprisee always seems to manage to find out).

Thank you to everyone who was able to make it there tonight, it shows you really care (or like parties and free food/alcohol).  To those of you that couldn’t make it – I see how it is (I’m kidding of course).

It was nice to not have a clue what was going on, but I am a little mad I wasn’t able to piece it together (guess I wouldn’t make a good detective).  Looking back now there were of course some clues that could have tipped me off (a side comment at soccer, various people being in town, Matt’s car parked on my street), but I didn’t make the connection.

So thank you to everyone that was involved and made it possible (whether in planning or in showing up).  It was a great surprise and great gift to see so many people wishing me well as I prepare to embark on a journey to New York City (“New York City?”).  But with a late night last night, and a busy day of work tomorrow, it’s time for me to get some beauty sleep (which sounds like, but is not quite as good as, booty sleep).

Side note: yes I just realized that every sentence in this post has a parenthetical comment (even this one).