…But the celebration continues. I am so flabberwhelmed and overgasted by all the love I received on my birthday that I have decided to extend my birthday till January 31st. Plus, some gifts are yet to arrive. So don’t feel bad if you have not sent me a gift. I’m still receiving them…out of the goodness of my heart oo! 🙂
So what did I do on my birthday? Nothing much really. Oh, I did stay on facebook for a very, VERY long time (but I’ll go into details later). In the evening, Funmi came to my house with my ice cream cake. Yummy. I took only a bite of it because she was taking me to go see a movie. Before we went to see the movie, I realized that our fridge was not working, so I had to pack everything from the fridge and the small freezer into the deep freezer. Whether the fridge was working or not, I would still have had to leave my ice cream cake in the freezer…as per ice cream being in it and everything.
Funmi took me to go see Bride Wars, a comedy. We liked it. Before we went, she said she had to stop by JCPenny. I didn’t want us to stop there because we were going to miss the previews of the movie, and I love watching previews, but home girl insisted, saying JCPenny was opposite the theatre anyway, so I succumed and went with her. It was when we got into the store that she said, “We’re here to get your perfume, so you might wanna hurry up.” Ah, you shoulda seen me! I was like a kid in a candy store. After sniffing almost all the perfumes there, I ended up getting Insolence by Guerlain. It’s not on my list, but it is sooooo sexy. Can’t wait to use it. And it’s even the gift set sef. Yippy! If you are about to ask me the point of wearing a sexy perfume since I don’t have a man, then lemme tell you to shut up in advance. lol.
After the movie, Funmi took me to Cold Stone. They make the baddest ice cream ever. Don’t remember the name of the flavor we got, but it was heavenly. I thought we had died and gone to ice cream heaven. The funny thing is that it was freezing that night and as we were eating the ice cream, we were shivering. Yet we persisted. True Nigerians! lol. Then we came back to my place…… okay, this story is starting to sound really weird. Let me clarify that Funmi is a girl and we are not romantically involved. LOL. Busola couldn’t come because she just gave birth and she’s doing that silly thing where you don’t leave the house for 40 days. Psshhhtttt! Whatever. When I born my pikins, the only thing that will stop me from leaving the house is lack of strength…and heat. I don’t do heat.
From Tuesday the 13th, I began to receive phone calls, texts, emails, and facebook wall notes. Last year, I never got to thank people for writing on my facebook wall, so this year, I was determined to change that. I embarked on a journey of individually replying everyone’s facebook wall note. I am still not done. I’m proud of myself for doing it, but I will not attempt this again. I was beginning to steam from both ears. So many emails have not been responded to; they have not even been read, but be rest assured that I will get to them all. I must finish what I started.
Facebook wall posts were 321. My responses were over 300. I tried to count the responses, but I got confused toward the end and I quit. I don’t know how many calls, texts, and emails I received, but it was really, really nice speaking to bloggers and non bloggers alike. An anonymous person left a comment on my previous post and threatened to post my picture. The said anonymous person later called me. She really does have my picture, but we have never met. We have resolved the issue: I will attend a party she’s throwing. LOL. If I have not replied your email, I’m sorry. I’ll get to it. I think I replied all the texts. If I did not reply yours, please let me know oo.
Someone very, very nice sent me a perfume all the way from Georgia. No2 De Makari. It’s not on my list, but I’m loving it. I’m starting to think I should stop this list thing seeing as I love the gifts that are not even on the list. My mother gave me a giftcard from Macy’s. Does anyone else hear a perfume in Macy’s calling my name? I need to make some calls to remind (more like harass) a few people for my gift. I don’t play!
Oh, by the way…you will not believe what happened to the cake Funmi got me. I didn’t eat it on my birthday because I had already eaten ice cream from Cold Stone. On Thursday, I was speeding back from church, mouth watering to come eat my cake, but alas…. it had melted. Yes, melted!! Remember I told you the fridge wasn’t working, so I moved everything into the freezer? Well, the technicians came and fixed the fridge while I was away, so mom moved everything – including my ice cream cake that was supposed to remain in the freezer – into the fridge. But then she thought about it, “Why don’t I leave this cake on the counter instead? That way, it will defrost faster and Vera will be able to eat it when she gets back. I bet she’ll be happy!” Well, happy, I was NOT! Three-quarter of my cake melted away. My mother said she was shocked when she came out of her bedroom hours later and found a pool of cake on the floor.
I could not cry. All I have been telling myself is, “Well, I could always go back to Cold Stone…”
DiAmOnD hawk says
ColdStone is the best!
sounds like you had a fab day Vera
you deserve it…
e ya about the cake… oh well… at least you got to taste it…
Have a great weekend Vera!
Naughty Eyes says
I second DH to say eya!! for the cake. 321? You be celebrity o! You forgot to mention my call tho and I borrowed the money for it oh!
By the way, am I second?
Vivacious n Chic says
Seems like i’m 3rd. 🙂
Yes, please don’t cry – it’s too soon after your birthday.
I’m happy you had a lovely day. Thank God for friends that bed color to our lives.
Vivacious n Chic says
lol! I meant friends that add color to our lives.
AlooFar says
It’s so good to know you had fun.
You won’t believe I got a call and mails, as well (as though it were my b’day) 😉 😉 😉 😉
Pelli says
Nice one………..nice U tried to reply all d messages (fb et al). ‘Twas quite nice seeing a reply 2 my fb message. By d way, d blackberry bold might just find its way 2 Ur doorstep.
PS: Never miss the blog, but was never a comment person but U might just have converted me……just might
In my head and around me says
I am “jealousing” this your birthday!
Glad it rocked!
Funmie says
idiot… we had Cheesecake icecream….. ah! the feeling was massive…. am glad i was able to treat u sha…but if by next year u still don’t get a man…. na ur loss o….lol
off to wrk and of course i am late.
aloted says
lol..u and Funmi need to get yourselves men!!!
good to know u had so much fun…sorry about ur icecream cake melting away…
meanwhile have u checked standtall’s blog lately..i have taken over from afrobabe o…lol
rethots says
Ha, that explains why i did not get my cake. Ouch!!!
Vera Ezimora says
Diamond Hawk: Yes oh, my love. I got to taste it. Cold Stone really is da bomb. I dunno how come I never heard of them b4. Yummy, yummy, yummy!!!
Naughty Eyes: I'm sorry, darling. I didn't forget ooo. I just decided to not get specific, but since you have mentioned it, I must go back and mention you.
Vivacious n Chic: LOL! I was starting to wonder if 'bed color' was a new slang that I'm not aware of yet. U just had a Freudian slip. You musta been thinking about the bed. Hmmm. Naughty, naughty you!
Aloofar: LOL! You're kidding. You got calls & emails??? What about? Please enlighten me.
Pelli: Awwww! I replied your facebook message? I'm glad you liked it. Now you're making me think of replying the messages next year too. If I have one happy person, then shoot, why the heck not! I'm guessing you won't tell me which facebook person you are? lol. As for the blackberry bold, make sure it's unlocked oo! I'm with T-mobile and AT&T is the one that offers it. Hehehe. I'm assuming you were kidding about the blackberry anyway or else… I will go and camp out in front of the mailbox.
In my head and around me: Awww. Don't jealous it. I will send you some more cake….soon as I get it.
Funmie: Stop calling me an idiot oo! I am not XX years old! Thanx 4 treating me babes. You're da bomb….like seriously! Don't worry, I will have a man b4 next year, I promised. But come oh, that doesn't mean you will not treat me oo. That just means I will get more treats.
Aloted: Yes, I heard you have taken over; I just haven't had the chance to go back and see. lol @ Funmi and I needing to get ourselves some men. No be lie you talk o! LOL. It's all good; we're getting there.
Rethots: Yes oh. But don't worry, Funmi will have to go back to Cold Stone and get me another one.
Isi says
happy new year vera!
Ms.O says
Aww I am jealousing you and Funmie’s friendship! Glad you had fun babe!
xoxo!
Sting says
LOL @ ur melted cake. I know, that’s mean. Glad u had fun on ur birthday. Ms. Celebrity!
geisha says
aww, glad u had fun. pity about the cake tho – i’da cried!!!!! lol.
Dorah says
Happy Belated XX Birthday, ji.
You’re old, but you’re not that old.
Danny Bagucci says
Good to know you enjoyed the birthday…. And your loyal 36,001 fans represented by sending text messages, emails and phone calls……. Hopefully number 1 will be delivered before the 31st then….
Temite says
Ohhhh Darling — I am so glad you had a good birthday. Seriously laughing my ass off to the cake situation and the facebook debacle. That was TOOOOOOOOOO funny. So like errr I was thinking you and Funmie should consider giving it a go….LOL! Off to bed, I am seriously sleep deprived..this steeewpid classes are KILLING moi o.
Senator says
Hi Veri, I think the interview u had with '1 word & all small letters' is worth mentioning here. The preponderance of well wishes u had is an indication of how much u ve touched lifes.
Keep d flag flying.
Senator
mizchif says
I see somebody had fun.
Sry bou the cake tho, at least you got to taste it. Good thing it was ur mum that made such a thoughtful mistake, cuz i know i’d be have been ver, very mad at anyone else, i.e if i were the owner of the cake.
Darius T. Williams says
I’m so glad you enjoyed ur day!
Fanny says
Verastic! Happy be-e-e-lated birthday, just glad u xtnded to 31st. Nice to know you enjoyed it and wishing you many more returns. As for the men, i doubt that you do not have a full house amongst ur fans (blogger, facebook, email, text, etcetera etcetera), I just think you are taking your time… so enjoy girl and keep winning.
Funms-the rebirth says
its not 31st yet so happy Birthday……. thanx for extending it…lol
glad u had a great time…. wished i loved ice cream too……..
u dont need a man to smell sexy jare…. its meant to attract the right men. have a great week
LusciousRon says
All those messages? Celebrity status! Sorry about the cake o.
Replying messages can make you pull out your hair.
Good to know you had a fab day. May many more of such days come your way.
On the man issue get one fast!
doug says
Ol’ girl you be cyber celeb o! Diva even! Hmmm….come to think of it I have an idea…
OluwaDee says
u could always go back to cold stone.
I love ice cream.
U had over 300 wall post on FB, how many FB friends do u have?
Wishing you many more verastic years.
Kunta says
The most important thing’s that you had a beautiful day.
…Wonderful.
So how many gifts on your list have you receieved so far?
You know the 1st one on the list is a top priority shey?
j.ifeme says
Good to know you had fun.Many more happy years.
J.Ifeme says
Good to know you had fun.Many more happy years, vera.
Ms Sula says
You are hilarious!
Insolence by Guerlain is a lovely perfume.
And I don’t know why people love Cold Stone so much, the real Ice cream king is Marble Slab! YUP! Get with it. 🙂
I am happy for the festivities to continue to Januray 31st. This year I’m celebrating my birthday over 2 weeks as well, so I understand.
Have a good one sha, and sorry about the melted cake. 😀
AnyaPosh says
aww…I didn’t know. Well Happy Birthday is arrears…all the best in 2009..its gonna be a gud one!!!!
bumight says
the cake situation? it was me all along!
thats what u get for refusing to give me out of ur cake!!!! *sticking tongue out*
Kafo says
happy birthday ooooooooooo
it is good that you are celebrating it for another couple of days so i don’t feel bad for saying happy birthday a couple of days late
🙂
Vera Ezimora says
Isi: Thanks, babe! Happy New Year to you too.
Ms. O: Eyaa. Don’t be jealous oo. This Funmi is a pain in the butt oh. She’s not easy to deal with @ all. ***Vera rushes off to go and hide her perfume b4 Funmi takes it back**
Sting: It’s funny to you abi??? Don’t worry; we’ll talk about this later!
Geisha Song: I woulda cried too, but because I had already eaten ice cream from Cold Stone, the tears just couldn’t come.
Dorah: LOL. Thanx, boo.
Danny Bagucci: I hope number will be delivered too. I’m waiting for him. I have checked my P. O. BOX, but he’s not there – yet.
Temite: You no well! Me and Funmi give it a go ke? Tufia kwa. That is an abomination. If it’s because of the “small” perfume and cake she bought me, let her come and take it back o! lol.
Senator: So that was you!!!That interview…hmmmmm. Odikwa risky ooo. LOL. I have to go and reread the interview so I can remember what questions I answered.
Mizchif: LOL. Y does it sound like the melting of the cake is personal 2 you? Hehehe. I’m glad it was my mother that made the mitake like you said sha…
Darius: Awww, thanks baby.
Fanny: I know nothing of these men you speak of. LOL. Thanx 4 the birthday love, darling. I did enjoy my day. I’m already planning and looking forward to the next one sef.
Funms The Rebirth: Abi ooo! Thank you, my dear. I don’t need a man to smell sexy, ey? I’m too in love with perfumes to not smell sexy anywayz. Too much love. Na because of people like you wey I extend my day sef
Luscious Ron: LOL. I’m working on the man issue…don’t worry. My dear, it really did make me feel like pulling out my hair, but I appreciate them all sha….
Doug: You no serious @ all. Cyber celeb ko!! Ehm, what idea might that be?
OluwaDee: I will definitely go back 2 cold stone. As for Facebook, girl, there are currently 2, 469 friends…and still counting.
Kunta: LOL. Well, yes indeed, the first one is definitely top priority, but so far, it’s not yet here. If it is, I am not yet aware of it. From my list? None. I got other things instead…although I am not done harassing people. lol.
J. Ifeme: Thanks a lot!! By the way, I saw your missed calls yesterday, but I was in church. Remember the time difference…
Ms. Sula: I never heard of Marble Slab ooo. I’ll google them and and see if they have a location near me. That’s all I need right now – one more source of junk. lol. Thanx 4 the bday greetings, baby.
AnyaPosh: Thanx, love. It’s definitely gonna be a good one.
Vera Ezimora says
Bumight: You’re so mean!! So after everything we shared, you had the heart to hurt me like this? Why, Bumight, why? Didn’t I love you enought? Didn’t I??? lol
Kafo: It is because of people like you that I decided to extend the date na. That way you won’t feel bad. Please note that I am also still accepting gifts *winks*
SOLOMONSYDELLE says
only you would extend your bday until the end of the month! lol!
Afrobabe says
lmao…I am not laughing at u oh…hehehheeh but I can just picture ur mum’s expression when she saw the cake all melted…
Shubby Doo says
awww…sorry about the cake…
happy belated bday
NigerianDramaQueen says
Dude you tried to reply 321 wall posts? That one na assignment oh…I can’t make that at all. A simple status telling everyone thank you would have to do! Trying to reply the texts I got last year alone was a case!
Glad you got your perfume!! Who said you need a man to smell sexy? Ah my 2nd fav. perfume is Carolina Herrera’s 212 sexy and I’m currently single. I’m dating myself joo…LOL
I didnt know people still did that not leaving the house for 40 days thing. Knowing me, I’ll be tryna work out b day 2 for fear of permenently retaining the baby fat…lol
Coldstone is bad ass!!! Geez if it wasnt so cold over here I would go get me some!!! See the way your making me hungry now!STOP IT OH!
Tisha says
Happy Birthday in advance. you are loved and appreciated. sorry am late, was ill for a while.
Anonymous says
nonsence as much as i like this vera girl she doesnt mention all her friends, just busola and funmi and i know she has some more friends.not a very good attribute for a people person.