One day during the month of February I will have a birthday. The specific day doesn’t matter. I decided at around 
the age of 28 that the whole month is mine – at least that’s how I feel. I’m nestled in among some wonderful things here in the month of February. Valentine’s Day – the day of romance. But for half of the month there are hearts (and lots of chocolate) and pretty pink/red/white/gold things, and (lots of chocolates) and beautiful bouquets of flowers everywhere (and lots of chocolate) celebrating in advance the coming of the day of love. Not bad for starters.
And of course February is also the month where two of the most famous presidents of the
United States were 
born. Abraham Lincoln and George Washington. In addition Thomas Edison, Charles Darwin, Jules Vern, Babe Ruth (hey, I like baseball), Susan B. Anthony, Michael Jordan (naturally I’d include the best basketball player ever), Steven Jobs (one of the geniuses of our generation), Victor Hugo (les miserables), John Steinbeck, and Mario Andretti (I love racing cars), were all born in the month of February. There are many more I just decided to illustrate a few. So not only was I born in a month filled with love but I was also born with very distinguished birthday associates.
On another historical note Dutch Bros. Coffee is a privately owned coffee chain headquartered in Oregon (my
home state) It is this country’s largest privately held, drive-through coffee chain. The note of import here: They were founded in February 1992!
Finally and for toppers. February is the shortest month of the year and sometimes even shorter than others. So if you’re waiting for a paycheck the wait is much shorter in the month of February.
So then to tie the whole thing up in a nice little present like package:
I celebrate my birthday with famous and distinguished individuals, have lots of love and get paid quicker!
It just doesn’t get any better than that. Oh, and my birthstone is Amethyst, and yes I am an Aquarius, actually should have included that in the above paragraph because everyone knows it is the age of Aquarius (the next several thousand years actually in terms of planet alignment and stuff like that of which I actually know diddle about but since it’s my month I decided to include it).
So if you would like to, you may wish me a happy “birth-month” as I lay claim to all 28 (this year) days of February!
Thank you for the visit, hope you enjoy a little fun and whimsy. Good for the soul!
~ Penny
Alastair
February 18, 2013 at 8:18 am
Okay so if you’re an Aquarian, then the limit for your birthday is in the next couple of days so if I say Happy Birthday now, I should be about right.
Happy birthday Penny, hope you have / have had a good day
Rhey
February 10, 2013 at 2:01 am
i feel exactly the same way about October too!! happy birthday Penny!!!
pennycoho
February 10, 2013 at 12:51 pm
Excellent- good for you! And thank you Rhey!
Jenn
February 9, 2013 at 3:37 pm
Fantastic
never thought of laying claim to a birth month. Tho I guess I do in a smaller way. Ugh February and Aquarians lol … Some of my best friends birth month .. And an ex husband and two other exes .. All the same day mind you … Have an awesome month with LOADS of chocolate 
pennycoho
February 9, 2013 at 10:19 pm
Thank you Jenn. Wow all on the same day … the mind boggles! I will indeed have the best month possible, thank you so much for stopping by, very much appreciated by me!
Jenn
February 11, 2013 at 1:22 am
my pleasure
Lady Lovely
February 9, 2013 at 2:12 pm
Happy birthday all month long! You are filled with love and joy, so it’s quite fitting that you were born this month! Let the celebrations continue
Birthday hugs to you!!!
StetotheJ
February 9, 2013 at 5:24 am
Happy birth month, I hope it is really spacial and more. Be like the Queen and have two birth months and have a beverage, Then you can be Pennyroyal Tea!
pennycoho
February 9, 2013 at 9:19 am
Great idea, I shall do so. We are amused!!!!
utesmile
February 8, 2013 at 11:11 pm
What a wonderful idea, a birthday month, Happy Birthday to you for the day it is on. Enjoy chocolates and cakes and all good wishes from your friends. Big birthday hug from Ute xx
pennycoho
February 8, 2013 at 11:14 pm
Oh thank you so much Ute. Perhaps I’m greedy wanting the whole month for myself but I love sharing the other events and birthdays that also happen in this same month! Thanks for the special birthday hug, Penny xox
utesmile
February 8, 2013 at 11:36 pm
A month, no not greedy , I shall claim June….
pennycoho
February 9, 2013 at 12:06 am
thelastsongiheard
February 8, 2013 at 9:57 pm
Well, whenever your birthday is, I wish you many happy regenerations
I hope you have a great day!
pennycoho
February 8, 2013 at 10:05 pm
Thanks! Here’s a new word for you Richard, it’s called “all-time”! That’s where you see the past, the present and the future all in one matrix!
Sound familiar!
RoSy
February 8, 2013 at 8:09 pm
No wonder you’re filled with so much love to share – You were born on a February!
xx
Happy B-Month & many more…
May all your B-Month wishes come true!
xx
pennycoho
February 8, 2013 at 8:16 pm
Thank you dear pal of mine. I guess Aquarius’s are known for that! So I can blame the month then RoSy! I know my wishes will come true, I have such wonderful friends to share it with – like you! Doesn’t get any better, well if we could actually have a big pie throwing party, that would be better I guess!
xoxo
readinpleasure
February 8, 2013 at 4:54 pm
A very blessed happy month to you, dear Penny
pennycoho
February 8, 2013 at 7:51 pm
Thank you Celestine, I will indeed now that I have your blessings! xx
Playamart - Zeebra Designs
February 8, 2013 at 3:50 pm
well happy happy happy happy happy birthday, amiga!!! z
pennycoho
February 8, 2013 at 7:50 pm
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!!
Maxima
February 8, 2013 at 12:17 pm
Happy Birthmonth my dear Penny! Happy Birthday Penny
pennycoho
February 8, 2013 at 7:27 pm
A most special thanks to you Stefan, much love to you this day, Penny
xo
catnipoflife
February 8, 2013 at 11:28 am
Happy Birthday, Penny! My husband’s b’day is Feb 18. Great people born in the month of February
That makes it even more befitting for the SURPRISE I have for you! Go to http://catnipoflife.wordpress.com/ Thank you for your wonderful words of wisdom that on any given day provide the inspiration needed to remain positive and move forward!
pennycoho
February 8, 2013 at 7:18 pm
Thank you Sharla, Yay, more people to celebrate with. Pass on a happy birthday month to your husband also from me and thank you for the Award nomination, very very appreciated my dear friend,
xox
anelephantcant
February 8, 2013 at 10:26 am
AnElephantCant sing like Sinatra
His vocal talents are sadly quite few
But he uses his voice
To help you rejoice
He trumpets Happy Birthmonth to you
pennycoho
February 8, 2013 at 6:56 pm
Thank you very much, I can hear the trumpet from here!
marina kanavaki
February 8, 2013 at 9:16 am
Woo Hoo!!! Happy Birthmonth my dear Penny! I just love this attitude! February is celebration month!
May you always be the beautiful happy aquarian!!!!!!!!!
Mouah! That’s a big big kiss from me! [to last you a month!]
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
pennycoho
February 8, 2013 at 6:53 pm
Oh, one of my all time favorite special people, Marina! thank you so very much! I will do my best to fulfill your wonderful and lovely wish for me. Thank you for the birthday kiss, I think it will last the whole month! so much love and hugs back to you, xoxoxoxo
Alastair
February 8, 2013 at 8:17 am
Happy birthday month Penny. I shall dedicate my music of the day to you today if I can get the time to post anything. Did I tell you my day has been hell so far? (That was a trick one I know I did
)
My daughter was doing a John Steinbeck book at school and it’s the one I did as well. “Here mousy mousy mousy”
anelephantcant
February 8, 2013 at 10:28 am
The title taken from Robert Burns’ brilliant To A Mouse, as I am sure you are well aware.
Alastair
February 8, 2013 at 11:50 am
I didn’t know that. Was a long time ago I did it.
pennycoho
February 8, 2013 at 6:44 pm
Thank you Alastair, I’ve had a busy day but I will get over there to view it, thank you so very much!
Alastair
February 9, 2013 at 1:00 am
You’re welcome
babso2you
February 8, 2013 at 7:43 am
Happy Birthday Penny! You deserve a whole month! Hugs – B
pennycoho
February 8, 2013 at 6:39 pm
Thank you Barb, don’t know about the deserving part but it is a fun month, again my thanks dear friend of mine, hugs to you also, Penny
Roxi St. Clair
February 8, 2013 at 7:35 am
Happy Birthday dear Penny! You’ve become someone very dear to me and I think everyday should be called Penny Day! You are a gift to us all and we love you! Here’s a birthday song for you….. http://youtu.be/MjF1bG5LUcs
xxxooo
pennycoho
February 8, 2013 at 6:37 pm
Thank you Roxi my very dear friend. What a wonderful compliment, such a nice thing to hear someone say. I just listened to the song. Just love it! Thank you, thank you, much affection to you, Penny xx
Wendell A. Brown
February 8, 2013 at 7:31 am
So then I must wish you 28 birthday wishes, 28 thoughts of joy and happiness! You are certainly deserving dear sister! May you be blessed with many, many more! You are awesome, so much love to you always Penny and Happy Birthday! God bless!
pennycoho
February 8, 2013 at 6:31 pm
Thank you Wendell. How very beautiful are your wishes and I am most sincerely appreciative of them. Again my thanks, Penny xx
LuAnn
February 8, 2013 at 7:13 am
Happy “birth month” my dear friend. May it bring you a special kind of joy!
pennycoho
February 8, 2013 at 6:30 pm
Thank you dearest friend, so very much! I shall indeed!
Green Door Hospitality
February 8, 2013 at 6:43 am
Happy Birthday MONTH Penny!! Very good philosophy to have!
Kenley
pennycoho
February 8, 2013 at 6:29 pm
Thank you so very much Kenley, it works for me!
lenwilliamscarver
February 8, 2013 at 6:38 am
Hahahaa my daughters celebrate the whole month of theirs as well they always have. But for you my friend
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! LYa
pennycoho
February 8, 2013 at 6:28 pm
Thank you my very dear friend. Your daughters are wise (like mommy). Much love and hugs,
xx
artblablablablog
February 8, 2013 at 6:38 am
Happy Birthday month Penny! I actually do the same thing come July, have for years. I think it is important for us to celebrate that we are here and in my book, that just takes the whole damn month to do! Places to go, things to do, stuff to eat, just can’t get it all done in a day. Enjoy February, I for one am glad you were born and I enjoy your blog very much! Cheers.
pennycoho
February 8, 2013 at 6:27 pm
Thank you so very much. I will follow your sage and excellent advice and make this the best birthday month ever! And thanks for the nice compliment!
Long Life Cats and Dogs
February 8, 2013 at 6:05 am
Happy Birthday Month!!! I’ve been celebrating a full birthday week for the last couple of years but I think I like your idea better
pennycoho
February 8, 2013 at 6:21 pm
Thanks, go for it, a feel good feeling for sure my friend!
lgyslaine
February 8, 2013 at 5:31 am
I wish you happy birthday in advance my dear Penny
Have a good day
pennycoho
February 8, 2013 at 6:12 pm
Thank Gys so very much, I will indeed have a great birthday!
sharechair
February 8, 2013 at 5:05 am
Happy Birthmonth! What a great month to have a birthday.
Alice
February 8, 2013 at 8:30 am
Hey–I was going to say that…
pennycoho
February 8, 2013 at 6:46 pm
Thanks Alice, I think I am most lucky to have a birthday in February!
pennycoho
February 8, 2013 at 6:12 pm
Thanks, at least I think so, although I didn’t have any say in the matter, I think it worked out quite well! LOL
Ruby
February 8, 2013 at 5:02 am
Happy birthday, my best wishes! Keep us inspired everyday, have a wonderful Friday!
pennycoho
February 8, 2013 at 6:11 pm
Thank you so very much Ruby, I will do my very best!
meiro
February 8, 2013 at 2:53 am
Happy Birthday dear Penny.
Hugs,
mei
pennycoho
February 8, 2013 at 5:54 pm
Thank you so very much mei! hugs also, Penny xx
My Tropical Home
February 8, 2013 at 1:48 am
Happy birth-month Penny! May I humbly add to your list of birth associates my darling Beloved who celebrated his birthday this week…. I love February! Enjoy!
pennycoho
February 8, 2013 at 5:53 pm
Thank you and please do! The more the merrier! How fun, yes February is a great month. I will enjoy indeed and a happy birthday back to him! Penny
Sex, Spirit, Soul Mates and Chocolate....Ivonne's Journey
February 8, 2013 at 1:40 am
Happy Birthday Penny!!!!!! I feel the same way about the month of December—it’s all mine. Have a great Birthday Month with lots of celebrations!!!!!
ivonne
pennycoho
February 8, 2013 at 5:51 pm
Thank you so very much ivonne! I will indeed my so special friend! xx