I am often surprised (although I am not sure why it is so surprising) at how many good people surround me. Many times I feel as though I am not deserving of such good family and friends. Yesterday was a good example of how wonderful they are, even when I don't deserve it.
October 29, 2009 - I wake up feeling ill and with swollen and painful eyes. I realize that I left my contacts in (for the second night in a row). I have a headache and dread the coming day of staring at a computer and wonder how I am going to drive to work with my eyes like this. I call and leave a message for my boss saying that I will come in later. A few hours later I get a call saying that it's super busy at work and they need me to come in so I throw on some clothes and speed to work. It is like most days at work - speaking on the phone all day long has its advantages and disadvantages, like any job. Mistakes are made, people get angry, I do my homework, etc. FinallyI head over to my cousin's because we are going out to eat with Grandma S. for my birthday. When lo and behold, the best birthday surprise happened!
That's right, my mom and Madison had driven all the way up here just to see me for my birthday! I was so excited to see them. We all went out to Old Spaghetti Factory and ate chocolate satin creme pie and spumoni ice cream after our delicious pasta meals. I got some awesome presents and then we headed to Ikea for some Ikea birthday goodness. That included sitting on armchairs, running around the showroom, helping poor Maddie off the floor after her many unfortunate falls on the slippery floor, and getting some fabulous Swedish chocolate.
Later I headed over to my boyfriend's house to say hello. He wasn't there but was supposed to get there soon so his brother and I carved a cleaned out a pumpkin and ate pumpkin seeds while we waited (one of my favorite snacks, and activities!) While we cleaned and snacked we were talking about ghosts and aliens and other such supernatural things when I suddenly heard music coming from somewhere, like a radio had just switched on. I nearly had a heart attack thinking that some supernatural being had come upon us when his brother said, "It's tradition! Get out there!" I opened the door and there was my boyfriend, three singers, and a guitar, serenading me out in front of the house. It was very cute.
All in all, it was a fantastic birthday. Thanks to everyone for turning a crappy morning into a wonderful afternoon and evening!!
2 comments:
So glad to hear you had a good day! You certainly DO deserve to know how important and loved you are :o)
It was fun for us too! We love you!
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