So... today is Leap Day. Which, coincidentally, is also my half birthday. I get kind of excited about this because I only get my actual half birthday once every four years. I honestly think it's cooler than my actual birthday. I generally downplay my birthday, but talk up my half birthday. Everybody has a birthday and so I don't like obligating people to celebrate mine. I mean, I love it when people do celebrate my birthday, but I don't want people to feel like they have to do anything. But not everybody has a half birthday on Leap Day, so I feel like I'm more able to celebrate. (I'm cool.)
Today started out rather normal. I didn't have any real plans, but I was just excited I had this special day to celebrate, even if it was just by telling people it was my half birthday. After my emotional purging yesterday, I felt much better today. I went to work. Told people about my half birthday. (They're never as excited as I am.) But I did get a sticker with a frog on it in honor of the day. Went to institute. But then I came home and it was dark. Which was weird because my roommate was at home and I saw her stuff in the doorway. But I went to switch on a light and there was a guy there and I screamed. And then the lights went on and people yelled, "Surprise!" That's right... I had a surprise half birthday party! My roommate is awesome and she created a top-secret event on Facebook and invited people to join in the celebration. She decorated the apartment (including a happy birthday sign, cut in half). She made a cake out of fruit (since I gave up desserts for Lent), and they put 11 and 1/4 candles in it. And we had half grilled cheese sandwiches with three types of cheeses, bacon, and tomatoes rubbed with garlic. And we watched How to Train Your Dragon. (And remember... Toothless threw back up half a fish. Totally fits in with the theme.) It was super fun. (Pictures may come later.)
Also... since today is my half birthday, it means I've been working at LDS Family Services for 6 months, since I started there on my birthday. I can't believe I have less than 2 months left! Time is passing slowly as I'm going through it, but super fast when I look back on it all.
I really doubt I'll be able to have another half birthday that can top this. But we can try in another 4 years. :-)
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