CELEBRATION

BACK STORY:

There was once a test tube embryo experiment. Alone one night, a drunken scientist spilled the contents of two test tubes on a table. Quickly, before the janitor showed up, the scientist collected as much of the contents as he could into separate beakers. Of course, after flowing out of their original test tubes, these beginning particles of life were mixed together. Our daffy scientist didn't think about that, but he was able to cover his tracks well enough so no one knew.
The contents of those tubes eventually were birthed, and they grew up to be dapper, yet slightly macabre, adults. One of them is writing to you now -- I, Bobby Gilles, founder of the Jive To The Monkey System of Successful Living. The other is a young lady named Stacey. Today, yes today, is Stacey's birthday.
Happy birthday, fellow experiment!
Stacey is one of the most caring, compassionate, and goofy people in the annals of history. I couldn't say enough good things about her, even though she doesn't like to read, she never bothers to visit my blog, and her taste in music is highly suspect. Despite all that, I am such a proud big brother! I hope you have the best birthday ever, Tiny Dancer.

Last year Stacey went on a mission trip to Romania. Here are the lyrics to a song I wrote to settle her nerves, since she was a bit apprehensive about the dangers inherent in travel. Enjoy!

Stacey's going away to Romania. I've been thinking 'bout how she could
screw the trip up.
She is not normal, not average, or plain.
She's really fun but most likely insane.
So Stacey, here's a list of things that could happen to you:

You might get lost. You might get shot.
You might get forgot by your own team,
As they sail on the wind in a plane coming back to America....

Little girl lost, left at the gate. I hate to think of you left behind --

Stacey's European adventure. I'd venture to say she'll shake the place up.
But how will you do it, pinhead? We'll just wait and see.

Earthquakes and landslides are common on Romanian trails.
But if only the good die young, she'll prob'ly just break a nail.
Corrupt politicians could launch a new plot -- throw American girls
Into jail till they rot.
Oh Stacey, there's so many things that could happen to you.

You might break a nail. You might go to jail.
No one will post bail on your own team,
As they say, "This is finally our chance for some peace and quiet."

Little girl left behind in her cell,
She'd start to smell before too long.

Stacey's European adventure. I'd venture to say she'll shake the place up.
But how will you do it, pinhead? We'll just wait and see.

You could be bit by a snake. And if you don't have a stake
A vampire will take you to the dark side.
And if he does, what will you do, 'cause we both know how you
love garlic.

Stacey's European adventure. I'd venture to say she'll shake the place up.
But how will you do it, dogcheese? We'll just wait and see!!!