One of Greg’s favorite outlets for creativity is planning birthdays and special events. Every year, my birthday consists of clues and puzzles leading me to presents or surprises. A few years back, I received mysterious letters from all incarnations of Batman, theming the gifts together. Then it was characters from recent books we had read. Last year, I got presents from the Baudelaire orphans from Lemony Snicket’s series. Definitely puts my “Here’s a DVD,” approach to Greg’s birthdays to shame.

This year is a huge mystery. All I know is that I had to clear my schedule from Tuesday to Sunday and I had to pack a bag for all those days. I need summer clothes, a bathing suit, outdoors clothes and some nicer clothes. I must admit I’m a little nervous but definitely excited.

Tomorrow we leave at 9:30 in the morning for an unknown destination. I saw Greg back a DVD player and a bunch of board games. The book, 10,000 Places to See Before You Die was at his side all week.

Your guess is as good as mine. But I’ll keep you updated via Twitter. Follow Greg and I: @srobleto and @robleto.