Jan 06 2014
Golden
For a change, I was in the Bay Area for a party instead of for work.
My boss/partner’s wife, Jacci, celebrated her 50th birthday in style! I kind of wish I had made more of a fuss about hitting my own half century than I did.
Jacci manages a lovely hotel, and held her celebration there. Every table was decorated with a picture of Jacci, a golden shoe, and a champagne glass with “Jacci is fabulously fifty” on them:
There was an elegant dinner served by waiters, a guest book, and a beautiful cake:
There was also a reggae band, a nod to Jacci’s Jamaican homeland, and a DJ after the band packed up for the night. Here you see the happy couple dancing the night away:
I was shocked to learn that their oldest child is now 28 and the youngest 17. I remember when the youngest was a newborn baby! And there she was, tall and beautiful, rocking stiletto heels and long braids. I really should have unearthed my one and only pair of Manolo Blahniks for the occasion. The shoes in that room were incredible.
After Jacci blew out the candles on her cake and we sang Happy Birthday, Adrian gave a beautiful speech which moved me to tears. I was especially honored that he mentioned me in it and our long friendship. It was a wonderful way to end the year.
One Response to “Golden”
Wow, looks like an elegant and lovely party, what nice decorations on the tables. Always nice to be acknowledged by a friend and co-worker. I agree it was a nice way to end the year, glad you enjoyed the the celebration.