Forty-f***ing-nine today

Next year, it's the big five-f***ing-oh. Had to find a way to fit the expletive in there somehow.

On the birthday card front, I got hardcopy from older sis, and cyber versions from my LJ friends germankitty and lovellama, as well as a text from #1 son and an e-card from Mom and Dad. You all succeeded in making me smile a little today. Considering I hate my birthday, that's saying something.

My birthday wishlist has been streamlined somewhat from two years ago. A steadily shortening lifespan will tend to do that. Consider it a Chrismtas list now.

1) A job that pays better than teaching, and makes better use of my talents
2) Cubs in the World Series. They don't even have to win.
3) One shot at 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'. Just one. I would so kick ass.
4) Action Comics #1, any condition, I'm not fussy. If not, Detective Comics #27 would suffice.
5) One quiet week alone in San Diego, nice hotel included. I love that city.
6) A pizza from this place I know in Iowa, just off the ISU campus. Beef, pepperoni, thin crust.
7) A gorgeous woman 20 years my junior to look in my eyes, touch my cheek gently, and say to me "You know, if I were 20 years older, I would be hitting on you so big." Or something to that effect. That would make my millennium.
8) $1000 to play blackjack all night.
9) A job as a quiz show host. I'd be awesome at it, I know I would.