It's official, I'm 24!! What a marathon of a week it's been, let me tell ya. If nothing else, I've learned I can't party for a week and still function. I made it a good 3 days! We'll round off the celebrations Sunday though. I've yet to have the extended family celebrations, and the Bekah celebration and what not. Yes, I'm that big of a deal. So in without further ado.. here's my week so far.
Sunday,Birthday Eve: Kicked it with Jesus in the AM. Partied at Pies and Pints with my medical school buddies (Linds, Andy and Joni), Autumn, Jared, Leila and Brie. I'd like to say, I wish the whole evening was recorded. Thankfully, Leila recorded Autumn's rendition of Happy Birthday. Don't you worry, for your enjoyment:
And yes, that's a cookie cake you're seeing. Brie also performed "On top of Old Smokey". It was a great night for entertainment. My friends are the best. The Birthday Eve Party was concluded by an awesome rainbow. My friends are the best.
Monday, actual Birthday: Began with Lunch with Daniel and Mikita at Ihop. Mikita insisted on the staff singing Happy Birthday to me. I'm game for that. I know some people are way embarrassed, truth be told, I love every single minute of it. I love my birthday, thus it's celebrated for a week. I had dinner with Mom and Autumn at Outback that night and again I was sang to. The night was concluded with my mom's friend showing up with icecream cake and then my friend Holli dragging me to dairy queen.
Tuesday, Birthday +1: Momma's lasagna with friends at the house. Daniel, Mikita, Kaylar, Jenni, Timothee, Kara and Gloria all came over for mom's good stuff. I felt like a prized pig after that meal, let me tell ya. Just stuffed to the brim. But don't you worry, there was still cake yet. Not to mention the strawberry cheesecake Mikita brought. I secretly think she's trying to kill me, I'm just sayin. All this food and festivness was only followed by driving 35 mins to the midnight premiere of Eclipse. Jacob.. drool. I don't care if he's 17, I'm ok with that. Just sayin.
Wednesday, Birthday +2: We got home at 3 am from the movie. Today, I slept. It was real nice. Kicked it with Jesus a bit. No 'real' birthday extravaganzas. Birthday realizations- I'm too old for midnight premieres.
If nothing else this week, I've realized that I LOVE my birthday. It's a reminder that miracles are real and can happen at anytime. Jesus loves me, this I know, for He allowed me to live 24 years ago; from 14 ounces in 1986 to healthy lady in 2010, Hallelujah!! I am positive that I am surrounded by the best people a girl could ask for and I love you all more than the stars in the sky. And I've maxed out my sugar quota for the year in 3 days. My aim is to appreciate and live every day like it's my birthday! Ciao!
