happy birthday to me. :)
Wow. I'm 27 today. That feels so weird to write. I definitely don't feel 27. Just when I start to get used to a number, BAM, another birthday.
Today was a very busy, but very nice, day. I had to leave for work early, as WXXI was there today filming for a show they are doing on kids that are "already out." They are following three of the kids in the program. It's very cool, but lots of stress. We had youth advisory council today and they filmed that to be a part of the show. and they will be at day of silence and prom. Fun stuff!
My friend Erin and the kids and the program assistant were sneaky and got me a cake... i was so oblivious. haha, i woke up this morning and didn't even remember it was my birthday, because i was so concerned about the filming and getting myself the youth center ready. My mom called and sang to me.. And then my dad called and he, my brothers, my stepmom and my sister in law sang. It was nice. :) i talked to them all briefly, because i was at work and rushing to get ready. I'm sad that i'm not with them. They are in kansas city because dan got back from iraq last week and is finishing discharge stuff. but i couldnt go because of work stuff. Double shitty, since i'm not with my twin on our birthday. Despite, it was a pretty nice day.
Thanks to everyone who wished me a happy birthday. It meant a lot to me... seriously. Kris, Kristin, Bri, everyone.. I didn't do anything special for my birthday this year (like a party or going out), so it was nice to just have friends remember. I think Virg, Terri and I will have drinks or something in New Orleans to celebrate. But for now, I celebrated at work (which was really sweet and touching) and taking myself to Panera for dinner.
The next few days are going to be nuts as I get ready to go. Putting in long hours at work and trying to get packed and ready to go. It feels good to be busy and have a job that I love and feel like I make a difference at. 26 was a long, difficult year.. I can't believe how far I have come in the past few years. I amaze myself.
Today was a very busy, but very nice, day. I had to leave for work early, as WXXI was there today filming for a show they are doing on kids that are "already out." They are following three of the kids in the program. It's very cool, but lots of stress. We had youth advisory council today and they filmed that to be a part of the show. and they will be at day of silence and prom. Fun stuff!
My friend Erin and the kids and the program assistant were sneaky and got me a cake... i was so oblivious. haha, i woke up this morning and didn't even remember it was my birthday, because i was so concerned about the filming and getting myself the youth center ready. My mom called and sang to me.. And then my dad called and he, my brothers, my stepmom and my sister in law sang. It was nice. :) i talked to them all briefly, because i was at work and rushing to get ready. I'm sad that i'm not with them. They are in kansas city because dan got back from iraq last week and is finishing discharge stuff. but i couldnt go because of work stuff. Double shitty, since i'm not with my twin on our birthday. Despite, it was a pretty nice day.
Thanks to everyone who wished me a happy birthday. It meant a lot to me... seriously. Kris, Kristin, Bri, everyone.. I didn't do anything special for my birthday this year (like a party or going out), so it was nice to just have friends remember. I think Virg, Terri and I will have drinks or something in New Orleans to celebrate. But for now, I celebrated at work (which was really sweet and touching) and taking myself to Panera for dinner.
The next few days are going to be nuts as I get ready to go. Putting in long hours at work and trying to get packed and ready to go. It feels good to be busy and have a job that I love and feel like I make a difference at. 26 was a long, difficult year.. I can't believe how far I have come in the past few years. I amaze myself.