The old man got older this past weekend.

I was lucky enough to have multiple celebrations over the span of a few days. First up was an elegant birthday party with my fellow fellows, awesomely hosted by Anna McDivit:

She even wrote out my name in fancy handwriting:

The next night I flew back home to reunite with my old gang, where we met at Limon (Peruvian restaurant), exchanged gifts (you really don’t want to know what that red and black gift next to me is), and downed a few drinks:

On the day of my birthday, my family and I went to Dosa, one of San Francisco’s best-reviewed Indian restaurants for an amazing lunch:

Looking at these pictures, I’m realizing a few things: 1) I have a shiny head, and 2) I need new clothes!

However … the MOST exciting celebration was provided by Sandi (aka melena/Melena), an awesome New Zealander I met on my recent trip to the bottom of the world. The girl seems to have endless talent, and she sent me this very entertaining video she made. (Note: I only know Sandi; I’ve never met anyone else in the video.)

Till next year …