I dreamt up a crazy 30th birthday party for myself and my friends that involved a singing polar bear, a friend’s band, 1-minute speeches, 1-question interviews, tshirts, hot air balloons, a raffle, and all of my favorite people in Seattle (plus a few from out of town), and somehow it all came together and worked. Last minute special touches included an albatross painting, a pocketful of drawings, a bacon cake, a secret drink (the hot air balloon), and easy cheese. Pictures are here.

Thank you to the birthday party board of directors for helping me pull it off, and thank you to everyone that came and made the party happen. Let’s throw another one soon.