A green cake for a green birthday party
So, I had to come up with an idea for a post today. The day that just happens to be the 40th anniversary of my arrival on earth. Now, I’m not asking for presents and I certainly don’t want to hear you sing “Happy Birthday.” In some ways, I’d just as soon forget the whole celebration thing and pretend its not happening. Last time I checked, I was 26.
Some people would say that 40 is over the hill. I’m not buying that, but I am starting to realize that I’m not as “green” as I used to be. At the same time, I am more “green” than ever before.
Actually, I’m now Peachy Green!
I checked the definitions of “green” at thefreedictionary.com. Green is both a noun and an adjective, but unless you are talking about the color itself or salad greens, most often usage of “green” is descriptive:
1. Of the color green.2. Abounding in or covered with green growth or foliage: the green woods.3. Made with green or leafy vegetables: a green salad.4. Characterized by mild or temperate weather: a green climate.5. Youthful; vigorous: at the green age of 18.6. Not mature or ripe; young: green tomatoes.7. Brand-new; fresh.8. Not yet fully processed, especially:a. Not aged: green wood.b. Not cured or tanned: green pelts.9. Lacking training or experience. See Synonyms at young.10.a. Lacking sophistication or worldly experience; naive.b. Easily duped or deceived; gullible.11. Having a sickly or unhealthy pallor indicative of nausea or jealousy, for example.12.a. Beneficial to the environment: green recycling policies.b. Favoring or supporting environmentalism: green legislators who strengthened pollution controls.tr. & intr.v. greened, green·ing, greensTo make or become green.
So, while I may no longer be “brand new or fresh,” I am proud to say that I’m now “beneficial to the environment.” And that is worth celebrating!-
Drive 20 fewer miles a week
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Plant at least one new tree each year
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Increase my residential recycling by 10%
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Celebrate the beautiful natural surroundings by taking and publishing more photographs
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Raise my four children to appreciate and care for nature to an even greater degree than me!
Recall how I asked that you not sing Happy Birthday to me? Just do me a favor and laugh at the following video I found:
I promise I’ll save you a slice of green birthday cake!
December 21st, 2008 at 1:37 pm
Happy Birthday!! I turned 56 this year and last time I checked I was 36!!
The video was priceless
December 21st, 2008 at 1:40 pm
Happy birthday Stephanie!
I wish you a fun, prosper and green year!
December 21st, 2008 at 1:48 pm
Hi Stephanie, congratulations…
…for being such a nice person, a good friend of the Hearth and for that lovely birthday cake
I don´t like the idea that we all have to go downhill after 40. For me downhill it´s a sport for young people
, at 40 we should have grown enough to be able to only improve ourself and so I believe you are still going upwards which is good 
I think I met you online about a year ago so I can only wish you a great 1 year anniversary: Happy Birthday :p
I´m sure 2009 will be a healthy, greener and happy year for you and hopefully for everyone else!
Have fun!
December 21st, 2008 at 2:03 pm
Upssss…
I meant Earth, LOL
December 21st, 2008 at 2:18 pm
Happy Birthday! Hoping you have a wonderful “green” birthday… and beyond!
December 21st, 2008 at 2:23 pm
happy birthday.. enjoy ur green birthday
December 21st, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Happy day to you Peachy Grl, enjoy your green cake [first green cake i was not afraid of, lol]
Peace
Mich D aka @MichDdot
December 21st, 2008 at 3:07 pm
Well done Stephanie – it’s all downhill from here! Glad you are continuing your most interesting and engaging internet projects – good luck for 2009!
Peter
December 21st, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Excellent and unique advice Stephanie.
Turning 40 is a milestone, and many say that life just begins at 40
Happy b-day!
December 21st, 2008 at 9:35 pm
Oh you guys! It has been a busy day, and I so appreciate all the well wishes! I am not ready to turn 40, but no matter. Here I am!
Have a blessed week,
Stephanie
December 22nd, 2008 at 9:00 am
Wish you a green birthday and many green years ahead
December 23rd, 2008 at 12:51 pm
Happy 26th Birthday, Stephanie!! (26 with 14 years experience)
I turned 29 again this year, myself.
Hope you have a wonderful day. Enjoy your green cake.