31 is way more awesome than 30. Last year, On my 30th birthday I got a surprise call at 7 am from my dad telling me one of our family friends had died of cancer. That is not the kind of birthday surprise I want, ever again. If anyone dies on my birthday, don't tell me till the next day please!!
My 31st birthday was also full of surprises, but they were much much more fun. It started a week ago, when one of my friends surprised me with a spontaneous opportunity to watch Les Miserables, followed with Crepes with friends. A week out, my birthday was already better than last year.
On Wednesday, I went to go play floor hockey with women from my stake, one of them invited me to come to a Chinese acrobat show today. That sounded exciting so I said yes. Thursday I went out to lunch with my co-workers. I was surprised with the most delightful Cajun seafood gumbo I have ever tasted, and a piano man playing me a Jazzy Happy Birthday song.
Friday was the best. I took off work, and went for breakfast with my friend Amie. She made me some really good crepes, and I got to eat with her family. Her kids love me, and they are super sweet. Her two little girls made me at least a dozen happy birthday cards, and drawings, and one of them even surprised me by wrapping up a non peppermint candy cane for me. I am allergic to mint and really appreciated it.
The kids were quite excited to have me around, so they dragged me down the stairs to play for a bit. Surprise, the six year old gave me a violin lesson. I can play two notes now. We had a lot of fun, and then my friend came and surprised me and told me she was taking me over to another friends house. The kids weren't going to let me go. They are surprisingly strong. I actually couldn't move them when I tried to get them to let go of my legs and coat so I could get out the door. Only a mom knows the magic words to unlock their child death grips.
We headed down the road not far and I didn't know what to think, because I hadn't expected this side trip at all. We got there and Boom!! Mary Kay at my finger tips. Surprise make up. a few hours later, I was back at home just chillin. Then I headed to my friend Michelle's for a birthday party- for me! I knew there was a party, but I had no idea what would happen or who would be there. I made a bunch of pies for it though. I blew out my birthday candles on a Pie. My friends came, I was surprised they all made it, one was really sad because her dog has a tumor, and I wasn't sure she would.
My friends surprised me with things like body pillows, books, and a doctor who tee shirt. I didn't expect anything but their company, so I was quite over whelmed. I also got a surprise TARDIS!! It was so cool!! my friends know me well. We played some games but mainly we just talked and ate, and then my roommate surprised me and came to the party, she surprised me again and told me that my present was on the table at home, which surprisingly was the delightful rosemary plant. mmm smells so good. It was a great party, and I laughed so hard and enjoyed spending time with my friends.
At One AM I drove home, expecting to stumble blissfully into bed and sleep. I pulled up to my house and noticed I had been heart attacked!!! How exciting! I didn't expect that one at all!! I read the words on the hearts, and they were all so touching, I almost cried.
This morning, I woke up and went with my friend Christina to breakfast at Tap Rock. Not many surprises there, just good conversation. I was surprised at how amazing my pancakes tasted though!! mmm. And she surprised me with a cool Jack Russell Birthday Card that barks the "Happy Birthday" song at you. My dog is loving this. He goes crazy when I open it.
My aunts had sent a surprise present with my parents when they came out- I was so surprised- A photo book of their last trip out here. It was so personal and cool, and I know they put so much effort into it. I got a present from my parents in the mail today too- Agave juice and freeze dried mushrooms. If that isn't a tasty surprise I don't know what is.
Finally It was time for the Chinese Acrobats. I didn't expect to be Wowed, but I thought it would be fun. I was completely bowled over with surprise. It was amazingly awesome. These acrobats looked like they could have been at least Olympic Gymnasts, if not higher level. Is there a higher level? I don't know. I guess this is the higher level. The most amazing was this guy who stacked like a billion chairs on each other, climbed up them and did hand stands and all t hose strength moves you see on the rings. Did I ever mention I have a thing for male gymnasts? well I do. What a birthday!! that was amazing.
Surprisingly, this birthday was probably my best ever. I have never felt so loved, and I almost don't know how to accept that much love, but I know I have some really awesome friends and family, and co-workers, and I know this year is going to be a great one.
My 31st birthday was also full of surprises, but they were much much more fun. It started a week ago, when one of my friends surprised me with a spontaneous opportunity to watch Les Miserables, followed with Crepes with friends. A week out, my birthday was already better than last year.
On Wednesday, I went to go play floor hockey with women from my stake, one of them invited me to come to a Chinese acrobat show today. That sounded exciting so I said yes. Thursday I went out to lunch with my co-workers. I was surprised with the most delightful Cajun seafood gumbo I have ever tasted, and a piano man playing me a Jazzy Happy Birthday song.
Friday was the best. I took off work, and went for breakfast with my friend Amie. She made me some really good crepes, and I got to eat with her family. Her kids love me, and they are super sweet. Her two little girls made me at least a dozen happy birthday cards, and drawings, and one of them even surprised me by wrapping up a non peppermint candy cane for me. I am allergic to mint and really appreciated it.
The kids were quite excited to have me around, so they dragged me down the stairs to play for a bit. Surprise, the six year old gave me a violin lesson. I can play two notes now. We had a lot of fun, and then my friend came and surprised me and told me she was taking me over to another friends house. The kids weren't going to let me go. They are surprisingly strong. I actually couldn't move them when I tried to get them to let go of my legs and coat so I could get out the door. Only a mom knows the magic words to unlock their child death grips.
We headed down the road not far and I didn't know what to think, because I hadn't expected this side trip at all. We got there and Boom!! Mary Kay at my finger tips. Surprise make up. a few hours later, I was back at home just chillin. Then I headed to my friend Michelle's for a birthday party- for me! I knew there was a party, but I had no idea what would happen or who would be there. I made a bunch of pies for it though. I blew out my birthday candles on a Pie. My friends came, I was surprised they all made it, one was really sad because her dog has a tumor, and I wasn't sure she would.
My friends surprised me with things like body pillows, books, and a doctor who tee shirt. I didn't expect anything but their company, so I was quite over whelmed. I also got a surprise TARDIS!! It was so cool!! my friends know me well. We played some games but mainly we just talked and ate, and then my roommate surprised me and came to the party, she surprised me again and told me that my present was on the table at home, which surprisingly was the delightful rosemary plant. mmm smells so good. It was a great party, and I laughed so hard and enjoyed spending time with my friends.
At One AM I drove home, expecting to stumble blissfully into bed and sleep. I pulled up to my house and noticed I had been heart attacked!!! How exciting! I didn't expect that one at all!! I read the words on the hearts, and they were all so touching, I almost cried.
This morning, I woke up and went with my friend Christina to breakfast at Tap Rock. Not many surprises there, just good conversation. I was surprised at how amazing my pancakes tasted though!! mmm. And she surprised me with a cool Jack Russell Birthday Card that barks the "Happy Birthday" song at you. My dog is loving this. He goes crazy when I open it.
My aunts had sent a surprise present with my parents when they came out- I was so surprised- A photo book of their last trip out here. It was so personal and cool, and I know they put so much effort into it. I got a present from my parents in the mail today too- Agave juice and freeze dried mushrooms. If that isn't a tasty surprise I don't know what is.
Finally It was time for the Chinese Acrobats. I didn't expect to be Wowed, but I thought it would be fun. I was completely bowled over with surprise. It was amazingly awesome. These acrobats looked like they could have been at least Olympic Gymnasts, if not higher level. Is there a higher level? I don't know. I guess this is the higher level. The most amazing was this guy who stacked like a billion chairs on each other, climbed up them and did hand stands and all t hose strength moves you see on the rings. Did I ever mention I have a thing for male gymnasts? well I do. What a birthday!! that was amazing.
Surprisingly, this birthday was probably my best ever. I have never felt so loved, and I almost don't know how to accept that much love, but I know I have some really awesome friends and family, and co-workers, and I know this year is going to be a great one.
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