I have to say I got some pretty awesome birthday gifts this year. Not to brag, but I bet your birthday gifts weren't nearly this cool. Here's my list.
From Hannah: Death Cab for Cutie’s 2005 CD “Plans.” So very fantastic. I can’t listen to “What Sarah Said” too many times though, or I’ll cry. Break down and weep.
From Mom and Dad: The Gregory Peck memorial edition of the classic film “To Kill a Mockingbird.” My favorite book, also one of my favorite movies. Amen.
From Mom and Dad Wachdorf, Dan’s parents: A $50 gift card from Borders, and a Starbucks gift card too. Books and coffee. These people have my number. I am going to have a great time.
From Aunt Merry Lynn and Uncle Steve: An awesome T-shirt from Broad Street Bakery, my favorite Jackson, Mississippi eatery. My aunt bought it for me when she stopped there for lunch on her way to catch a plane back to L.A. after a trip home this fall. How cool and thoughtful is that?
And, from Dan: A car adapter for my MP3 player he got me for Christmas. Now I can pretend that I am listening to the world’s greatest radio station, composed entirely of my own CDs, even in my car! Woo-hoo!
And perhaps best of all, my own big copy of this photo.
Hannah’s fantastic photographer boyfriend Daniel took this photo early one morning on my parents’ land in Oloh a while ago. It was foggy, and the trees look kind of surreal in a very beautiful way. The picture means even more to me than it otherwise might since, a few months later, 90 percent of those trees were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. I’ll probably never see this sight again in person, but at least I have this beautiful picture. Major props to Daniel and Dan for getting this all fixed up for me without me knowing. You guys are awesome.
Daniel is working on a new Web stie for himself these days, so when it's done, I'll post a link to it so that y'all can see more of his work and say that you knew him before he was world-famous.
So, are those good gifts or what? I feel so loved.
Comments (7)
Haley I cry when I listen to that song, too, but I can't make myself not listen to it because I love it.I'm glad you like the CD.
Posted by Hannah | January 18, 2006 7:05 PM
Posted on January 18, 2006 19:05
Great gifts! Hope you had a great day!
~ I have never listened to Death Cab for Cutie, but you and Hannah have convinced me to download What Sarah Said... y'all might have started a new obsession!
Posted by Adrian Lowry | January 18, 2006 7:41 PM
Posted on January 18, 2006 19:41
That is one AMAZING photograph. Absolutely stunning. Well done to the two Daniels.
Posted by RT | January 18, 2006 9:48 PM
Posted on January 18, 2006 21:48
(: thanks haley. and yes, everyone should listen to some deathcab.
Posted by daniel | January 18, 2006 10:24 PM
Posted on January 18, 2006 22:24
Isn't it wonderful to have such a special day!
That photograph is beautiful and makes me think we will be seeing more of Daniel's work in the future!
Posted by Aunt Emily | January 19, 2006 6:33 AM
Posted on January 19, 2006 06:33
i love that death cab cd as well! also, broadstreet bakery is my absolute favorite place to eat in jackson! everytime me and linds are in town, she doesn't even ask where we are eating, she just pulls up into my v.i.p. parking spot right by by the door. i don't even have to order either. i just give them the wink and in a matter of seconds there is a portobello vegetarian sandwich on focaccia bread with a fresh field green salad tossed in balsamic vinaigrette dressing and an ice cold bass pale ale sitting right in front of me.
Posted by chriscarr | January 20, 2006 7:57 AM
Posted on January 20, 2006 07:57
Jake is mad that there's not a picture of him posted on your blog.
Posted by Aaron | January 20, 2006 6:54 PM
Posted on January 20, 2006 18:54