Where do I even begin? I am not a huge fan of my birthday. For the past few years I've spent my birthday away from home, usually out of state. I don't want the fuss, and I don't know. I just am difficult in that way because I always get frustrated with my friends who are like me in that way. This year. Oh man, this year. I have been overwhelmed with love. The people in my life. I don't know what I did to ever deserve these beautiful specimen that I call friends. But I have not had as much fun or felt as special than I have the past couple of days.
To start this whole post off I want to mention this photo of the pot. My coworker, but most importantly, friend, Grace or Gracie as I call her, made this pot when she was 17. She is in her 30s now, I am only saying this to put into perspective how wonderfully kind of her she was to give me this. I cried. Sandra teared up. The heart of that woman amazes me everyday.
Anyway, the day of my birthday I got breakfast with Sandra and met up with Aly for coffee and donuts.. because eat forever.
Later that day my brother cooked dinner. And as one does, I went on a late night ice cream adventure with Devon and Sandra. We went to AFTERs ice cream. A place that Sandra found and was extremely interested in trying because of their "milky bun" which is basically a scoop of ice cream in between a donut. Made for her.
The next day, my coworkers, my second family, threw a party for me and my astrological counterpart, Marco. This. This was one of my happiest days. To say that I had fun would be an understatement. Gaby made us tacos, desserts, and um, a lot of alcohol. Everyone I care for so deeply at my store came out and ate, drank, and laughed the night with us. There was nothing but positive energy being exchanged. I can't put into words the amount of happiness these people bring into my life. I just can't.
And to think that that would be enough, my best friend, Devon spent her day with me. That already means a lot because she's a busy lady and this is one of her only few days off. We ventured off to LA like the old days and talked and laughed like we have for more than half our lives. There ain't nothing that I need with that one. She's my heart and soul.
Last but not least. Let's talk about my sister, Pilar, making the effort to video chat me for a few hours even though she is busy moving out of state for GRAD SCHOOL. That's my girl.
I don't know how I'll ever be able to comprehend the amount of love I have in my life and how wonderful the people are in my life, but I will never stop being grateful for having them there. There are no words that can produce how overwhelmed and full my heart feels. To make someone feel special and loved is something I always try to do to other people and in return, I was overwhelmed by those feelings without ever knowing if I truly deserved all that was given to me. Always love the people who make you feel special in your life, for that is such a rare thing to find. Happy birthday is an understatement. 24, I love you already.
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