Celebration-By-Cupcakes

So today I celebrate a mini personal achievement. And no, I'm not telling you what it is. No, not even if you give me those puppy-dog eyes, and that cute, quivering, wobbly lip. If I tell you, you might get a clue into how truly retarded I am, and I like having you around at the level of retarded I've let you perceive me to be... Just sayin'...

When I decided to celebrate today, it took some time figuring out how exactly... I don't do alcohol well, if at all. I like to have big meals with friends all the time, and I've been singing and dancing my way through most of my days. I'm not sure how my wacky and wonderful (stop shaking your head at the 'wonderful' bit!) brain came to a stop on cupcakes... but it did... cupcakes are cute, and colourful, and small enough so that you don't feel guilty if you don't share, but big enough to split one between two. And you can carry them around and they come in cute little paper cups... seriously... what's not to like?

Then I thought I'd splurge on some of those famous Magnolia cupcakes, but well I don't know how many people I'm going to be celebrating with, and they are a tad pricey, and I am at the bottom of my financial barrel... plus I woke up on the stingy side of my bed this month, and I don't have to explain why I snubbed the Magnolias to you anyway! Stop judging me!

On top of it, it occurred to me that I haven't baked in several months because I've been a lazy mopey ass who seriously hasn't deserved half of the amazing that exists in my life, and also because I've been so exhausted (I work hard! Snort!), and very, very busy. And while I'm quite ok at making muffins, I haven't tried my hand at cupcakes yet... I've wanted to, though but been scared and well... lazy... I'm guessing (hoping!) the principle isn't too different, except cupcakes are daintier, and they have frosting!

So... today I'm going to make three kinds of cupcakes - Red Velvet, Lemon, and Vanilla with colourful sprinkles (I just have to buy the sprinkles), and celebrate with whoever is around... wish me luck, and if you're in the neighbourhood, come on over to my crib! (Yes I know am not hip enough to be using that lingo... but honestly you tell me... is anyone?)