Happy birthday to me

The Birthday and What Transpired

Published on by dgkaye

Welcome back to the aftermath post of my recent birthday party. It was fun and fabulous and I was in awe at just how far my friend Dorothy went to arrange the beautiful party. From the invites, to her keeping tabs on who is coming and who’s not, setting up the party table and area, full-on decorations, music, food, drink, and good friends. What more could one ask for?

How it began. It began Friday with me at my Body Balance class, gabbing with some of my buddies before class began. Dorothy was off work that day, but she surprised me by coming to gym with her mom and busting in on my class, shouting Happy Birthday, as she pinned the Birthday girl ribbon on me and warned me to be wearing to the party too, lol. I may have been a touched embarrassed as there was a class of twenty-five cheering me from behind the camera. 🙂

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The Party

My friend Mahvash was supposed to pick me up and drive us to the party, except her car was in for service. Yet again. No worries, my friend Ely lives right near us both and picked us both up. When I arrived, most of the women were already there, thanks to the construction everywhere, a five minute drive took almost a half an hour. There were gift bags on a side table, shouts of Happy Birthday from my friends (and my beautiful niece who attended), and a long dining table filled with balloons, a table runner and crayons for writing messages of good cheer on, my own birthday chair, and of course some colorful beverages.

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There were fourteen of us. A wonderful diverse crowd of women of all ages and ethnicity from ages eighteen to seventy-eight! And I am thrilled to have these beautiful women as friends. There was lotsssssssss of gabbing and laughter. I was especially thrilled that my niece and Ely connected instantly and declared themselves ‘besties’ by the end of the night!

My Stephanie (in the leopard) and my galpal Ely.

Most of the women knew each other from the gym, but some were newly introduced to each other as some of them are gym goers, but don’t participate in classes. My bestie Banan was there too, and sadly, my good friend Alyson didn’t make it that night due to health reasons.

My bestie Banan (Anna) with me and my good friend Mahvash.

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The Dancing

It was hilarious. Suddenly, the DJ played Pitbull’s Fireball, and my instincts had me up on the floor because that is one of the songs we dance to in Zumba. Nina’s Zumba class, and Nina, not only being my instructor has become a friend of mine, so naturally she was at the party, and naturally, she jumped up to dance with me. Lol, we were cracking up while dancing, and Dorothy joined in to the next Zumba song. Naturally, Nina took the lead.

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It was difficult trying to get everyone in photos so I took many in smaller groups. And many took photos and videos.

Nina, me, Zahra and Sharon

Dorothy’s mom Darlene, her daughter Kaitlyn, and my friend Yolande

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Partial group shot

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And of course, the arrival of the cake. And please disregard the huge TV ad for Viagra. Lol.

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When all was said, eaten, danced, and done, it was a fabulous night. All these women now play a big part in my life, and I am so blessed to have them in my tribe.

©DGKaye2024

98 thoughts on “The Birthday and What Transpired”

  3. Looks like a good time was had by all. I’m happy you have found your tribe at the gym. The retirees at my gym take over mid-morning after all the working stiffs go to their jobs. It’s a fun group of people.

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  4. Oh wow, Debby! Happy birthday 🎁 🎂 to you 🎉🥳! How marvelous to have a friend like Dorothy to plan a birthday party like that for you. Everybody was there for your celebration. I like the video of your dancing. 😍

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  7. A very late Happy Birthday, Debs! And many more…Delighted to see that you and your friends had such a good time. Age is not a problem, as long as you are not a banana or cheese…Love Joy xxx

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  8. Debby, you are a wealthy woman, RICH in friendships, the best kind of wealth.

    I admire your keeping fit too. You might age, but you’ll never get old. I feel the same way about my Pilates tribe.Thanks for sharing the festivities. 😀

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  10. It sounds fantastic! Shame it’s too far for me to come, but it’s great to see everybody having such a fantastic time. You deserve it, dear Debby! ♥

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    1. Hi Olga. Thanks so much. And yes, you are far away, or you can be sure you would have been invited! Thanks again for your kind words my friend. Hugs ❤

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    1. Hi Sal. Thanks bunches. You know well you would have been there if you weren’t living across the pond, lol. I’m glad you could get a glimpse of what you missed, lol. Hugs my Lovely ❤ xox

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  14. Hi Debby – that looks so much fun … just suits you down to the ground … and like Sal – I’m sure I’d have been there if there was a chance … but life in E/b can be full on too. I’m so pleased for you – that’s great … cheers and happy times to you and your friends and family … lovely to see – Hilary

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    1. Hi Hilary. Thanks so much for your good cheer. Of course you would have been there if we didn’t have a pond between us. LOL. Glad you enjoyed the highlights. 🙂 ❤

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  16. Love all the photos of you and your friends, especially the video of you dancing! I’m happy your friend Dorothy arranged such a wonderful birthday party for you. 🥳

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  20. As a youngster in a brief stint as waiter, the last thing any of us wanted to se was a gathering of old bats (or old farts). Now, as a member of one of those communities, it’s nice to be upright and mobile enough to make the wait staff miserable.

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  23. How wonderful! When friends cross ages and backgrounds, that makes for the best group of besties. I’m so glad you had a wonderful birthday, Debby! 😍

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  25. You have the best parties, Debby. Isn’t it wonderful to life with kindred spirits give joy to our days. I’m celebrating with you all from my side of Canada. Sending much love!!!

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      2. Lol, you’re so funny. But, thank you my friend. I know, I have 3 Debbie friends and only Deborah Jay (Debby Lush) spells hers like mine. It’s not as common. ❤

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  34. Awww, I LOVE that last photo of you! You look fantastic and happy. Happy birthday (a little late) and have a bountiful, wonderful time during your next trip around the sun (which I know is going to include some PV sun!) and you are lucky to have so many great people in your tribe. ♥

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  38. Debby, what a fabulous group of friends and they are richness in one’s life! It is great to see the fun and joy you are all having, what a wonderful party they’ve put together and love the dancing! Here is to our special tribes! Happy Belated Birthday, my friend! hugs, Annika xx 🎉❤️

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    1. Hi Annika. Thanks so much for your lovely wishes. I’m so glad you enjoyed the mini clips of moments. I am truly blessed to have so many new and wonderful friends. Hugs ❤ xx

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  39. Wow! That was one rockin’ partay, Debby! 🌟🎂💃🏽🎉

    I love all the good feelings and love in this post, at this party.

    You are for sure fortunate to have so many great gals in your life. That seems like the best gift of all. Still, I’m sure the presents were fun.

    Viagra ad…LOLOL!!! A good joke is always a gas!

    I wish you many more Happy Birthdays!

    xo🌹❦xo

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  40. What a wonderful tribe of friends you have, Debby! You are truly blessed! Looks like great fun! You all were busting moves in those shots! Do people even say that anymore? 😂 Happy birthday again, my friend!

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