Peacock & Zebra-themed Birthday

Mr. D came back with me to North Carolina after spring break. He and my friends threw me a terrific birthday party. My friends developed a peacock and zebra theme - the decor was mostly peacock and a lot of people wore zebra-themed outfits. My friend *DAR invented a dessert for the occasion - a zebra-themed white cake with brownies in the middle layer. Yes! We went dancing afterward at a Bollywood themed dance party with a live Sikh drummer. It was an incredible 30th!

Spring Break in NOLA

Mr. D and I met in New Orleans. What a grand and relaxing spring break! I erased my tension chest pains and eye twitches developed from the stress of finishing up my last semester of grad school. Lots of beautiful sites, amazing weather (ahhh, 81!), great meals, and some quality time with Mr. D. Some of my friends from grad school and some of Mr. D and my friends visited NOLA at the same time so that was lovely and fun. We even went running through the French Quarter a few mornings!