Planning ahead - November Birthday with Mr Big

While my birthday isn't until November, my special friend (my version of Carrie's Mr. Big from Sex and the City) has already informed me that theater tickets are in hand, a special hotel has been reserved, dinner reservations are in place, and, I'm getting a rare treat. He is taking the following day off from work, from his kids (who are hardly children at this point, his eldest is in college), and, I'm getting the best gift from him possible. Quality time.

If you are new to my blog - yes, I have my own real life Mr. Big (on again, off again) relationship and we've been in "friendship mode" for the past two years. And, even though this birthday will not be a romantic one, there is no one I'd rather spend my birthday with than my own Mr. Big. He has been one of the two constants in my life that I can count upon. And, if I am once again involved with someone else by the time my birthday rolls around - he'll just have to deal with it.

I'm certain I will not end up with Mr. Big (as Carrie did in the Sex and the City movie), but, I am certain we will be important parts of each others lives until the day we die.

Perhaps I'm more secure in myself than other women, but, I could never get bent out of shape about platonic male/female relationships. If a man has a woman friend before I enter the picture, why would I view her as competition? After all, if he wanted her, they'd already be dating...

Likewise, I don't like men who get bent out of shape over my platonic male friends for the very same reason. If we were going to date, it would have happened.

And, no I am not the trusting fool. I've been around men who actually had groupies throwing themselves at them. And, while temptation was always in their path, the guys with the groupies always went home to their steady better halves. And, yes, I know this as fact and not speculation on my part. The point being is if the relationship is solid then friends of the opposite sex should not be viewed as a threat.

So, therefore, let it be known my birthday weekend is being spent with my own Mr. Big. I will be at the Waldorf Astoria and have the pleasure of enjoying Billy Elliott. Dinner is yet to be announced but, I wouldn't be surprised if it was 21 or some other similar restaurant. Then on Sunday, I am being treated to brunch at Peacock Alley.

If you are unfamiliar with Sunday brunch at Peacock Alley, it is something everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime. You will no doubt gag at the $95 per person plus tax and tip pricing, but, then again, the buffet is simply incredible.

Oh yes, I know, there are those of you are skeptical and cynical (and very obliviously jealous) about the truthfulness of my blog, however, it is all very real. So to those of you who fall into this category, say what you want but, one special weekend in November as I am enjoying one of the most renowned hotels in the world, having dinner at one of the best restaurant in NYC, and, going to Tony Award winning Broadway show.

What will you be doing in Podunk, USA? Nothing? That's what I thought.

Yes, this blog is real and this is really my life. If you care to expand your horizons and elevate yourself, it could be your life too - you jealous, small minded, twit!