This is the 7th year in a row that my parents have gotten me flowers on my birthday. They’re always much appreciated. I was wondering about this year since I’ve only been in the Roundarch office for a few days, but my mom must have just gotten on the internet and found the address. Good sleuth work!

I was glad this year to see a bunch of gerbera daisies in the bouquet since I haven’t been able to grow any this year because of our crazy neighborhood squirrels. At least I get to enjoy daisies somehow this year! I was also glad to just have the nice bouquet and not the balloon too. I know my parents like those, but I get a little embarrassed by how much attention it draws, especially at a new place where I don’t know many people. I don’t know where they got the flowers this year, but they seemed especially nice (make a note for next year, mom!).

Also, here’s a photo of my set up at work. I’m not sure if I’ll be sitting here permanently, but I’m here for now. It’s not a 30-inch flat screen monitor and an Aeron chair, but I think I can manage! And yes, I’m still struggling with the PC and Vista. My deskmate, the guy that sits next to me, flies into Chicago from Hoboken/New York every week from Monday to Thursday. On Friday a guy who works at a local client site all week took his place at that desk. Besides the reception and bathroom traffic, it’s not a bad place to sit.

Roundarch, River North, Chicago

Thanks to everyone for all of the birthday greetings today. I got a lot of email ones, like always, but also, so many on Facebook! That was kind of nice.

Here are my past flowers. It’s kind of interesting to go through them and see all the places I’ve gotten flowers delivered: Google, FeedBurner, Monster, Chicago, New York, etc..
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
- 2002

Update: Two days later I got the second part of my gift from my parents - chocolates from Chicago Chocolate Company!