I like surprises

This weekend Monica is taking me on a trip. Destination: parts unknown.

Besides possibly running in to the Ultimate Warrior, I am excited because it's not very often in life that you encounter a situation where you have no idea what's going on.

Surprise parties might approximate this - but if someone randomly keeps you out of your house for 5 hours in or around your birthday - how surprised can you really be?

I've been given a list of things to pack; some involving beach wear, others involving snow. We are driving, and it's the middle of winter - so obviously we won't be going to the beach. So - do I need a beach towel and my swim suit or is it just a diversion? Hell - there could be a hot tub there. That's the fun of it - you just never know.

I'm pretty excited. It's a fun way to turn 27. What a strange age 27 is. You're really just a baby, but you're old enough now. I'm investing for retirement. I own a home. It's funny to think that I "grew up" for good at 26. Delayed generation, indeed.

I'm slightly sad that my little Mr. Jackiekins will have to spend his 2nd birthday (two already!) in the kennel but I'll make it up to him by spoiling him. Which I typically already do every day.

Fun times!