My birthday was yesterday. I still can't believe I'm 23. I don't feel old. I wonder what will take to make that happen. Because neither graduating with my Master's nor turning 23 is doing it for me yet. Maybe I need a real person job to have it hit me? Or maybe I need to get married? (And that's not happening any time soon... so I think I'm safe.)
My birthday started shortly after midnight, with a guy in my ward wishing me a happy birthday on Facebook and then my roommate joining in on the conversation (which was funny, because she was in her bedroom and I was in mine... but she didn't come talk to me). But she did come dance at me. And then came back a few minutes later to actually wish me a happy birthday... because she didn't the first time. Great way to start the day.
The day then truly started in the morning by going to the temple. I normally go Thursday nights, but since there's a home BYU football game tonight that I'm going to, I decided to slip in Wednesday morning. I was a little nervous when I saw how packed the parking lot was, but the baptistery was practically empty, so I was in and out in under a half hour. So wonderful to start the day with the peace that the temple brings.
Then I got a massage. I had a Groupon-type thing for a half hour massage. I got there and they asked if I wanted to upgrade to an hour massage for an extra $20. I decided to go for it (a fantastic decision, by the way). I don't remember the last time I felt that relaxed.
After that, I treated myself to a manicure and pedicure, which was fun. And then I used my birthday coupon at Rubio's for a free meal. (Shrimp burrito... yum!)
Once I came home, I didn't do anything terribly exciting. Mainly played around on the computer (but DIDN'T look for jobs) and read.
Then a friend (the one who was the first to wish me a happy birthday on Facebook) dropped off a birthday cake because he believes that nobody should have a birthday without a cake. And then we got some pizza and crazy bread from Little Caesar's because I didn't feel like cooking/didn't have much on hand. It was delicious.
A few guys in the ward also decided to randomly throw me a party. It was fun. It was nice catching up with people and being with friends. Plus, I blew out all my candles with one breath. I'm cool.
And throughout the day, I was inundated with texts and Facebook posts wishing me a happy birthday. I normally take my birthday off of Facebook, because I don't like people feeling obligated to do anything for it... even if it's just writing a quick note for it. But a friend convinced me to keep it up and it was actually kind of fun. And it's been neat to respond to each and catch up briefly with people. I am so blessed to have so many loving friends and family in my life.
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