And my birthday's not even until Wednesday!

[pennywhistle]

Yesterday was my 6th annual Penny's Benihana Birthday Dinner. I've been going to Benihana in Cincinnati with my friends to celebrate my birthday since 2002. YAY JAPANESE FOOD! To tell you the truth, I honestly prefer Sake in Dayton a little more; their sushi is better, their prices are lower, their service is usually better, BUT! They do not have banana tempura. Therefore I journey down to Cincinnati every year for BANANA TEMPURA.

This year I was joined by Carlette and her boyfriend Nick, my friend Courtney from work, my cousin Jenny, suraimu, kerinda, box_o_spiders, nicci, anadaseva, abluemeanie, and barenakedrachel.

It was so nice to be surrounded by my friends and made to feel like people really cared about me ^_^ Everyone got along wonderfully for the most part and had a great time. I was so happy that everyone could come out and make me feel special for one night. That itself was a wonderful birthday present ^_^

The food was delicious, even though they got my order wrong. I ordered "Rocky's Choice," which is steak and chicken. Somehow the waitress wrote that down as "teriyaki steak," so I didn't get any chicken :-( But Jenny and Jonathan both gave me all their shrimp, so it's not like I went hungry or anything. On the contrary, I have a full box of leftovers to eat for lunch tomorrow! Courtney was nice enough to buy my drinks and my dessert. She is so sweet.

People bought me things! Which was totally unnecessary! But they did anyway!! Lisa gave me this awesome card that says "NICE BUTT" in huge letters on the front and "Is there a card more perfect for you?" on the inside. LOL. Rachel got me a Hello Kitty scrapbook set!! It is made of awesome ^_^ I can't wait to start using it. I feel so lucky to have people that know me so well. Every present was something I could use or something I would have bought myself.

Thank you again to everyone that came and made last night so wonderful ^_^

PEEKTURES! You can view the entire set here at the Flickr site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/61299712@N00/sets/72157602423373576/

Hey, here I am in front of this fence...






I just love Rachel's expression in this one ^_~





The best part about birthdays at Benihana is they make you wear these neat-o balloon hats!



Awwww!





Lisa shows off the stash

Comments

[mermaiden.livejournal.com]

OMG I love that dress (I've said it before, I'll say it again. XD). And you look HOOOOOOOOOOOT! XD

Haaaaaaaaaaappy early birthday!

[malanai.livejournal.com]

Thank you!!! Can you believe I've had that dress since 1997? I <3 it. ^_^

[synnoveaevael.livejournal.com]

i have issues with hibachi.

as in, i want it all the time.

that looks like lots o' fun :D

[malanai.livejournal.com]

Fo' realz! I always want Japanese food. ALL. THE. TIME.

[synnoveaevael.livejournal.com]

mmmm... hibachi...

Happy Birthday!

[klutzywaitress.livejournal.com]

Wow! Banana Tempura certainly seems like a worthwhile cause for visiting Cinci! Though I never need much convincing to visit Cinci.

Birthsays spend surrounded by loved ones are always the best ones to have. I'm glad you had a good time! :)

Re: Happy Birthday!

[klutzywaitress.livejournal.com]

*days. Bah.

Re: Happy Birthday!

[malanai.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

Banana tempura is pretty great ^_^

[giselc.livejournal.com]

*woot* I love that first picture!

[malanai.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[suraimu.livejournal.com]

unrelated: I sent you an e-mail on gmail.

[gothic-diamond.livejournal.com]

Awesome! It looks like you had lots of fun!

[malanai.livejournal.com]

It definitely was ^_^

[mavra-chang.livejournal.com]

Aw, if I would have been in Cincinnati, I would have gone... You look really good!

And that is such a typical Rob pose. (:

[malanai.livejournal.com]

Thank you! You were missed...maybe we could go again if you come home over break ^_~

[willow-cabin.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you had a good time! That balloon hat is great. :)

[malanai.livejournal.com]

LOL! Thank you ^_^ I also got a balloon sceptor!

[kerinda.livejournal.com]

Good lord, what a scary looking bunch of misfits. :) Looks like they had a damn good time, though.

Happy birthday, love! I'm call you later. Srsly. Be prepared.

[malanai.livejournal.com]

I'm sure they did! Thank you, V ^_^

I'm at work until 9pm!

[viktorcello.livejournal.com]

Looks fun! You glow in the big group pictures at the end.

29 this Wednesday or 30?

[malanai.livejournal.com]

29

[viktorcello.livejournal.com]

Hee. So you're actually only a couple months older than I am. :)

[box-o-spiders.livejournal.com]

OHMG *Squeee*
I had so much fun. I'm glad I got to see you and party with you. I'm all smiley cause I got to soak up the Pennyvibes!

[octavialuna.livejournal.com]

OMG it's THE DRESS!!!!!!! Squee!

i am sorry i wasn't able to attend... i had been looking forward to it, and then the Universe just seemed to conspire against me. i'm so glad you had a good time though.

[yummydeb.livejournal.com]

Oh YAY wonderful photos and mmmmmmmmmmm I love Japanese food/hibachi tooooo yum! I love that dress too (I think your whole f'list covets that dress, or maybe *you* in the dress, hee!) and you all look like you had a most fabulous and wonderful time!

Happy early Birthday!

[supurrkitten.livejournal.com]

I cannot believe how happy and beautiful you look. Happy birthday

[malanai.livejournal.com]

Awww, thank you so much Trisha! I miss you!!

[charmingdetails.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday! You look fabulous. :)

[malanai.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much! ^_^

[wordvagabond.livejournal.com]

I LOVE YOUR DRESS, too. I am insane about plaid. And Japanese food.

PS- is your amazon wishlist current?