Rain Delay on Life?

We are at day 21 of rain in what's supposed to be beautiful, sunny Miami. Wet streets and random street canals make it impossible to get anywhere or even make you want to go anywhere. Basically, this "much needed" rain has really turned out to be a major buzz kill. AND, to top it all off...June marks the beginning of mine and strictlyMIA's birthday month...how are we supposed to plan for fab b-day bashes when there seems to be no end in sight to this rain?!?!?

Well, my friends, we'll have to resort to plan B. Aside from catching up on some zZzZz's, here are some indoor activities that don't require any drive time:

• Get to know your neighbors: invite the rude guy from the elevator, and anyone else in your building you don't know over for happy hour. Play a rain-inspired drinking game such as taking a shot every time it thunders or lighting strikes...you'll be drunk in 10 minutes.
• Couch potato it up: stock up on movies from Blockbuster....On-demand/Comcast can't be trusted.
• Be a kid again: go to Toys R' Us and buy some board games! Some of my faves are Mad Gab, Taboo and Cranium. Also, stay active and play some Wii...you could even have a Wii party. WAIT...better yet, play some old school charades. Whatever game you chose, please remember that alcohol is a requirement.
• Snuggle. I do not recommend doing this by yourself as that will just add to your rain-induced depression.
• Lights out: grab a good book and flashlight. I approve of doing by yourself.
• Summer cleaning?? Start a new cleaning tradition...I mean, why not?
• Pop a squat: that is, in a bar. Head out early to good spot like Transit where there is usually a band or two to help you shake your caboose, a variety of games to play (darts, pool, connect four to name a few) and a full bar. A spot like this eliminates the need to bar-hop in the rain.

While the above are good options for a casual weekend, the b-day bash dilemma still weighs upon us so we need your help! Aside from praying to a higher being for clear skies, got any ideas for any fun, b-day extravagances to help us rebel against the rain?? Please do tell....

Oh...and I almost forgot...HAPPY FRIDAY!!!