Turning 26 isn't that bad. I was getting somewhat depressed for the fact that if you round up 26= 30. I was also getting sad at the fact that everywhere I went, I was being called "mam". What ever happened to "miss"?! This year I wanted to keep the bday lowkey. Friday 9/28 - the birthday EVE - I woke up and found my first white hair. Questions that first come to my head are...why did this happen?! Is it because I've been stressed out? is it because I'm getting old?! what is it?? I didn't pull it out because #1, I thought it would hurt and #2 I thought more white hairs would pop up if I pulled that one out. I knew it was going to be a bad day. I was called into an emergency meeting at work. I left work early and had a nervous breakdown. I think it was just one of those days. One of those days where you just need to release all your emotions and you don't think you will every feel better...but hours later you have a new light on life. My friends took me out to dinner at Sangria that night. It was great. Food was good and sangria was great. I think we all had too much Sangria. As I was waiting for Chuan to pull up the car, I ended up tap dancing to the valet guy and met a few strangers where I showed them my new tap dancing ability. I guess when you are intoxicated you don't care what happens, you don't care what people think of you. I see why alcoholics want to stay alcoholics. Off we go to a hole in the wall joint called Tuman's. My shot of the night was Grey goose chilled. The disadvantage of inviting many of your friends to come out for your bday is that they feel obligated to buy you a shot even after you have taken 5 shots in row. When I tell them I can't take anymore, my friends don't care because if you vomit on your bday then it is acceptable. I made sure to take my shots by the garbage can just in case. I wanted to be awake and standing at midnight because that would become my birthday day. All I remember is round and round of shots for everyone. Friends buying them, strangers buying them...The DJ was incredible. I love Major Taylor, he's my best friend. lol. My friends from highschool came...my friends that I haven't seen in years came. I felt very loved. I stopped drinking at midnight. It's a sign when I know what my limit is. When we all left Tuman's I think I was the most sober one...sober enough to even drive! Saturday - 9/29 - my bday!!! - did errands in the morning, had lunch at Chuan's with Thu. I love listening to her drama/non drama. It's so funny! That evening we had dinner at Roy's restaurant. I believe it's a hawaiiann themed place. The food was alright. Chuan seemed to like it a lot. My favorites were the sushi and the chocolate souflay. YUM. After wards we went to go see Wicked. too bad we were a few minutes late. It was a good show. I didn't think I would ever like a musical. Sunday 9/30 - my POST bday! - In the morning, Chuan, Roofie and I did the PAWs walk. We actually didn't walk the event but we did hang out for a bit. Met up with Rae, Jeremy, and Riley. Unfortunately we found out that Roofie and Riley are not compatible. There goes the love connection! There were so many people and dogs there! We came back to my house for some lunch then headed off to the church where they did an animal blessing. Roofie and I were right in front of the priest. When the priest sprinkled the holy water on Roofie, he tried to lick all of it. He was pretty thirsty. My family had a bday dinner bbq for me. It was lovely! Everyone was home and for once we all sat at the same table at the same time for a meal. Jeffrey made a huge bday cake for me and I was showered with gifts. It was a great weekend for me. I am thankful for all I have in my life. I am thankful for great friends that care so much. Thank you to all that came out and those that sent birthday wishes. | 
