April 01, 2011

Happy April Fool's Day

I like today for three reasons. One, it's Friday. Two, it's my birthday. Three, it's April Fool's Day. An unrelated note: while our neighbors were out of the country recently, we may have accidentally let ourselves into their house and applied self-adhesive googly eyes to their stuff. Some eyes might possibly have ended up in our house, too.

100 comments:

  1. ClareApril 1, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Hap hap happy birthday!

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  2. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Happy Birthday! I like the eyes, very cute idea.

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  3. BegoApril 1, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    LOL! love those googly eyes :D
    and happy birthday!

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  4. SilApril 1, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Hey happy birthday!

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  5. HennaApril 1, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    hi! i haven't commented on your blog before but i have to tell you that a) I LOVE IT, b) happy birthday! and c) i am dying over this googly eyes idea. you just prompted me to jump on amazon and buy a pack of googly eyes, i am totally doing this every time we visit friends' houses going forward. HILARIOUS!!!

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  6. Michelle Engel BencskoApril 1, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Happy Birthday!

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  7. the rikrak studioApril 1, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    yay! you're so cute!
    happy birthday, superstar.
    {& love your accidental googley eyes!}

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  8. tammieApril 1, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    happy birthday! very funny about the eyes. will have to try that one.

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  9. ru'cucuApril 1, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    haha very funny!
    Enjoy the rest of today! :D

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  10. Rose ClearfieldApril 1, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Happy birthday!

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  11. FrancineApril 1, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Funny! Happy Birthday!

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  12. LoriApril 1, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Happy Birthday!

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  13. RAENOVATEApril 1, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    you can always lie about your age on your birthday and say that you're simply april fooling! have a great day, birthday girl!

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  14. Lindsey RaughtonApril 1, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    happy birthday!!!

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  15. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Happy birthday!

    Love the googlie eyes. Will be adding that to my list o'pranks.

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  16. RebeccaApril 1, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Haha! That's a fun one.

    Happy birthday! Today is also my father in law's birthday.

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  17. Posh LadyApril 1, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    As the neighbor who came home to wiggly eyes after an international flight, I must say, I laughed out loud! It kept us in good spirits, thanks to you both!

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  18. Grandma GApril 1, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, my dear April Fool!!! I will always remember going out the door heading for the hospital thinking "I don't want to have a baby on April Fool's Day!" But you came, anyway... and I do have to say, for a Fool, you turned out pretty good! ;)

    I LOVE YOU TONS!!!
    Mum

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  19. Jessica JonesApril 1, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Don't worry, Mum. It worked out well because it helps people remember my birthday.

    Thanks for all the happy wishes, everyone! And if you have any good April Fool's pranks to share, YOU MUST TELL ME. I love practical jokes.

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  20. TarrahApril 1, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    happy birthday to us both! my bday too! i'm scheming about the googly eyes & who might be on my target list!! super fun...thx for sharing!

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  21. Maria J BlackApril 1, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    That is great! What a cute idea. I bet if I did it to my girls stuff, they would love it. Thanks for Sharing and Happy Birthday!

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  22. JoyApril 1, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    That is so hysterical!!

    Hope your Birthday Day is really wonderful!

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  23. TaniaApril 1, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Congrats - Hope you have a happy orange day!

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  24. EGApril 1, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Happy Birthday! And I love the googly eyes thing. Subtle, harmless, but funny.

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  25. AnnaApril 1, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    happy b-day! it's my mom's b-day today too. :)

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  26. The big green cupApril 1, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Very good idea !

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  27. LiPeonyApril 1, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    LOLOL googly eyes reminds me of that Geico commercial with the googly eyes on top of the money. Happy Bday! =D

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  28. ideamoda.comApril 1, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Happy Birthday! :)

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  29. jinx2April 1, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    happy birthday! those eyes just made me smile. :)

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  30. Marie-EveApril 1, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Happy B Day !

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  31. CareApril 1, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    happy birthday! It's a GREAT day for a birthday -- It's also my sister's and my daughter's birthdays today, too!

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  32. liz @ bon temps beignetApril 1, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Happy Birthday Jessica!!

    PS: the eyes would freak me out.

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  33. Grabbing My HappyApril 1, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Happy birfday! And I think more things should have self adhesive googly eyes. Seriously.

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  34. loganApril 1, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Happy Birthday! I love some googly eyes...they add fun anywhere.

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  35. MadalineApril 1, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Happy Birthday! It's my birthday month too! Yay! Andddd April Fools is my fav!

    i fooled my friends on my blog! madalinemeatte.blogspot.com

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  36. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Birthday on April Fools? That's awesome! Happy Birthday! And those googly eyes make me giggle, I have several packs of those too so now I am inspired... :)

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  37. ourthreesonsApril 1, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Happy Birthday! It's posts like this that make yours one of my very favorite blogs. I love googly eyes. :)

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  38. AmandaApril 1, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Jess, happy birthday! It's mine too so, it must be that only amazing people are born on this day.

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  39. Erika MachamerApril 1, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Definitely love this idea! I'm going to use it on my niece and nephew!

    Happy Birthday!

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  40. CharleneApril 1, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Happy Happy Joy Joy! Eat some cake. I love the googly eyes idea!

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  41. JulieApril 1, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    happy birthday to you!!!!

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  42. Michelle StedmanApril 1, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    happy birthday!

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  43. Eva @ Four Leaf CloverApril 1, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Happy birthday! I hope it's a fantastic one!

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  44. rilojaneApril 1, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    That's frikken awesome- that 1, it's Friday; 2, you share your birthday with a holiday that doesn't deprive you of gifts (like being near Christmas); and 3, the googley eyes. Mental note posted for April Fool's 2012.

    Happy Birthday

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  45. Dream on the waveApril 1, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Great day for a birthday! Have a good one! Congratulations

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  46. rilojaneApril 1, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Waaaiiiitttttt a minute.

    Is it *really* your birthday???

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  47. AmandaApril 1, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    happy birthday! i thought of this blog on ebay last night when i searched pantone and saw an orange pantone mug for sale!!

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  48. Vicky MyattApril 1, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    No wonder I love your site so much...I am an April Fool's Baby also!!! Happy Birthday!!!

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  49. April @ Sewing NoviceApril 1, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Happy Birthday! It's a great month for a birthday. :-D

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  50. MollieApril 1, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    I am so going to be stealing the wiggle eye idea...

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  51. DaneeApril 1, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Happy Birthday, Anyone who would sneak in to a neighbors house and add goggly eyes is someone I need in my life.

    Danee

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  52. EmilyApril 1, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Love it! Happy birthday!!

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  53. Sara @ House BellaApril 1, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Happy Birthday Jess!

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  54. piipadooApril 1, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Hyvää syntymäpäivää!

    -Paula

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  55. dragonflowerApril 1, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Happy Birthday!~ Enjoy your awesome day:)

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  56. tinajoApril 1, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Congrats on your day! :-)

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  57. wApril 1, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    happy birthday jess!!!! have a sweet, orange day!!
    love from argentina :)

    ps: your mom is the sweetest..

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  58. JenniferApril 1, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Your neighbors will get quite a laugh when they get home!
    Happy Birthday!!!!

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  59. Jessica ChavezApril 1, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Hurray! Happy Bday!! (I just hope it's not a joke! :P)

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  60. Heather DaigleApril 1, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    生日快乐

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  61. CarolApril 1, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Happy birthday! Congratualions for the date and for beiyng such a good blogger!

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  62. enie meenieApril 1, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Happy Birthday Girly! Have an awesome friday, you are so lucky it lands on the weekend!

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  63. dessApril 1, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Happy birthday!!!! I wish you health, happiness and tons of inspiration!!! You make life so much happier for us, trust me :))
    Oh and sneaking over to your neighbour's house - so sweet!

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  64. Sew Create It - JaneApril 1, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Happy Birthday!

    Love the googly eye trick...must remember that when next I babysit the neighbours house!

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  65. LeslieApril 1, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Happy, happy day! (Love the googly eyes!)

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  66. Jenny @ DIY Newlyweds diynewlyweds@gmail.comApril 1, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Happy Birthday!

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  67. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Happy Birthday!

    p.s. orange is my favorite color.

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  68. MirandaApril 1, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Happy Birthday! Googly eyes are the best! I'd die laughing if someone did that to my stuff. I'd probably just leave them on there forever so I culd laugh about it!!

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  69. AApril 1, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Happy Birthday! I hope you are having a lovely day. The goggly eyes seem like they would help move things in that direction.
    It's my birthday today too and I'm having a great day so far, despite the snow in Boston.

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  70. noApril 1, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    happy birthday!

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  71. RudeMermaid April 1, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Happy Birthday!



    (I feel like I would slowly turn around in my shower to have the shampoo watching me!)

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  72. MelissaApril 1, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    I totally forgot it was April fool's!! Quick. I've got to think of something to do.

    Happy Birthday, Jess! Hope it's a great one.

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  73. dreams of flyingApril 1, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Love the googly eye idea and happy birthday!!!!!

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  74. LisaApril 1, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Happy Birthday! Too funny you remind me of a time when I was in high school my friend and I snuck in to the school after hours and glued hundreds of googly eyes to a teachers door. He would always say he was watching us in class so we left a sign that said we're watching you.

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  75. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Happy Birthday!! I love the "eyes"!
    "Looks" like you have a great sense of humor. ;)

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  76. AnnikaApril 1, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    The happiest of birthdays to you!

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  77. NormaApril 1, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Its my sweet dads birthday today too. Happy bday to you too.

    I love this eye thing. I'm going to do it to my co-workers stuff. I get in way earlier than them and I can't wait for them to show up and see pairs of eyes staring at them all day. LOL!!!!

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  78. Anne MageeApril 1, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Happy Birthday! The googly eyes is a cute idea... :)

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  79. SewTaraApril 1, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    well happy birthday!!

    I'm so reusing the googly eye idea! It's hilarious.
    Now I just need to discretely beg for keys . . .

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  80. KimberlyApril 1, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Happy birthday!!! :)

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  81. Kathy McCreedyApril 1, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Happiest of birthdays to you! How about a slice of orange birthday cake?!? :D

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  82. ChelseaApril 1, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Happy Birthday! That's probably the cutest April Fools joke I've seen. ^_^

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  83. KellyApril 1, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    Happy Birthday! :D

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  84. ane pixestosApril 2, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    Happy birthday! Even your birthday post brought a smile to my face :) (In some countries, the birthday celebrant gives *others* gifts on their birthdays...)
    Wishing you many, many happy returns, and thank you so much for your wonderful blog, which is one of my favuorites.
    *For she's a jolly good fellow, and so say all of us!*

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  85. AnnApril 2, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    A very happy birthday to you.
    Love the googley eye gag, too funny

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  86. Eleanor RaeApril 2, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Happy Birthday for yesterday!! They googly eyes are amazing! Yesterday a friend of mine snuck into her flatmates room and covered everything with newspaper, including wrapping up all of his books/dvds/clothes. It was brilliant! xxxx

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  87. ChelleApril 2, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Happy Birthday! Hope you had a great day.

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  88. Dee TollaksenApril 2, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Isn't anybody else worried that you are using hair gel to brush your teeth? Are your teeth so loose that you require extra firm control on your toothbrush? Or are you applying gel to your hair with the pulsating oral B brush?

    Here's hoping those problem teeth or unique hairdo did not hamper an awesome April Fool's birthday!

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  89. Jessica JonesApril 2, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Dee, I like the extra glossy shine it gives my teeth. Thanks for asking. :)

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  90. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Hey! It was my birthday yesterday, too! April Fools Babies. :) Hope you had a great day!

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  91. PamApril 2, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    A very happy birthday to you, Orange Lady.

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  92. BeckyApril 2, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    I'm always late - Happy Birthday Jess. Hope you are having a great weekend!

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  93. barb's creationsApril 3, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    SNAP....from one April fool birthday girl to another Happy Birthday :) Barb.

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  94. Stuart and KimberApril 3, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Happy Birthday!!!

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  95. LeahApril 3, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    Happy Birthday! Friday was my birthday too!

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  96. Deanna (Silly Goose Farm)April 4, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Happy Birthday! It was also my son's birthday, as well (his first).

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  97. Ultrasonic Skin ScrubberApril 5, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    LOL! love those googly eyes :D
    and happy birthday!

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  98. CydApril 6, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Happy belated birthday! (We're birthday twins!)

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  99. UnknownApril 6, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    I missed that it was your birthday. Happy day!!! xo

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  100. NishaApril 1, 2013 at 2:02 AM

    haha.

    so you share your birthday with april fool's day... must be having a lot of interesting stories to tell? :D :D

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