Surprise!
I decided that I want a piece of a cake. Not just any cake. I want square cake.
But I’d never eat an entire cake by myself. I just want one piece. I am meeting friends out tonight for drinks so I’ve hit upon an idea. I’m going to make a cake and bring it to the bar with the explanation that it’s someone’s birthday. That way I get my piece of cake and there won’t be any leftovers.
It occurred to me that I should make it more believable so I’m going to write, “Happy Birthday, {person’s name}!” on the cake. Only, it isn’t anyone’s birthday. So I’m going to just pick one of the women and we’ll just say it is her birthday.
Only, I’m not going to tell her. It’ll be like a surprise birthday…cake. Something like that. And if she doesn’t want it, I’ll eat her piece.
It’s sort of brilliant, when you think about it.
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May 2nd, 2008 at 12:57 pm
You’re great. Seriously.
May 2nd, 2008 at 1:18 pm
Great idea, only I think you should make cupcakes.
Actually I want German Chocolate Cupcakes…chop chop… make me some and mail them out pronto in one of those special units that keeps everything fresh. Pretty Please?
I actually just bought a great cook book that’s all about cupcakes. I ADORE cupcakes. It’s the perfect little indulgance. Not big enough to cause any trouble, and oh so cute! They really are the perfect food to make one happy.
May 2nd, 2008 at 2:49 pm
MissMegs – You’re too kind. Want some cake?
Tiffany – Do you have a recipe for just one cupcake?
May 2nd, 2008 at 2:59 pm
it is sorta brilliant. it is also my birthday 2 weeks from yesterday.
May 2nd, 2008 at 3:12 pm
OMG, that is awesome. Love it. Your comment about a recipe for just one cupcake sent me rolling. I imagined mixing just a teeny-tiny amount of each ingredient.
May 2nd, 2008 at 3:16 pm
Vittoria – Hmm, maybe I’ll write Happy Birthday, Vittoria on it. That might make it even funnier.
Angie – I hope you’re as easily entertained in person! Or are you drunk right now? It’s okay; you can share. This is a safe place.
May 2nd, 2008 at 4:06 pm
Well right. And then fedex a piece to me, grazie.
May 2nd, 2008 at 4:16 pm
Cocktail hour is not for another 2 hours and 42 minutes. I just don’t get out very often.
May 2nd, 2008 at 4:21 pm
Brilliant huh? Interesting. I think the congestion you’ve had has cut off the air supply to your brain. Cause honestly, developing a cover story for making a cake seems nutso to me.
May 2nd, 2008 at 5:08 pm
Instigator – I don’t have congestion anymore. I’m just honestly this stupid.
The cover is to get the cake to the bar so other people will eat it but I’ll still get my piece. OR you could just BRING me a piece of cake.
I just flashed you my biggest, most winningest smile.
May 2nd, 2008 at 5:39 pm
Yes, I would actually love some of your cake. It will go great with the wine I am about to go get, right… now. As soon as I get off your blog. I then plan on drinking the entire bottle with my neighbor. Which means I probably need two bottles because as you know, I’ve been jonesin for some wine for a while now. I hate the word jonesin and I’m kinda wondering why I just used it. Don’t judge me. I’m getting intoxicated just thinking about this wine.
Alright. I’m off!
May 2nd, 2008 at 6:23 pm
HEH! This is totally something I would do. That’s great. Pranks and goofy crap like this are why I love life. For my sister’s birthday I got her a card that congratulated her on becoming a US Citizen… then wrote her a message on the inside that I first translated in Google to Japanese then back then Danish then back. Just so it sounded Yoda.
I hope you did it. It’s a great idea and you benefit. There is simply no going wrong here.
May 2nd, 2008 at 7:59 pm
LOL Ahhh RE, how I missed you!
May 3rd, 2008 at 12:31 am
RE – I have the same craving except for this type of cupcake I make. Now, why does it need to be in cupcake form? No idea. I don’t like it in cake form though. So…. I make a whole batch of cupcakes, Keep like 2 for myself and then pawn the rest off . UO is good for that. So are the crazies at work. And, cupcakes are easier to give away because of their condensed size and little paper holder. Just think about it…
May 3rd, 2008 at 11:29 am
Ahh Snarky, you understand!! This is why the cupcake is the perfect treat. Yummy, Small, and easy to pawn off on those around you.
No need for plates and forks… Just someone with a sweet tooth and full set molars – and hell even the molars are optional if it’s nice and soft!
R.E. you have to go buy a book of cupcake pron…you’ll be convinced I swear! The pictures in my newest cupcake cookbook make you want to drool.
May 7th, 2008 at 11:32 pm
Lynch – See, you totally get it!
QTMama – I’m glad you’re back.
But even more glad that you had such a great time.
Snarky – What kind of cupcake?
Tiffany – i’m not sure I want to be addicted to making cupcakes. It’s sort of…wussy. heh.