Disconcerting

First of all, thanks so much for all those birthday wishes for yesterday.  It ended up being a truly magic day.  and today I was able to go down to the garden centre and spend some birthday money.  I had a great time.

It's very disconcerting when a jumping spider deliberately raises its head and gives you eye contact.

I think this is an Aussie Bronze Jumper ( Helpis minitabunda), and it's quite large as far as jumpers go.  Still has the signature headlamp eyes.