Although I didn't get the chance to spend the day with a bunch of my close friends or family, I did spend the day doing small things that make me happy, as aforementioned, and it felt extremely appropriate and just right. I figured I tell others to do exactly this on their days, so why not hold true on mine.
I woke up extremely excited, not only because the world had not ended, but also because of the beautiful white covering the trees and roof tops. I made a nice breakfast for myself and decided it was time to have my first cup of coffee since exams. And it was good. My pup kept me company all day, and for his lovely service he received many a scrap of food (sorry ma). I spent most of the day taking advantage of the abundance of natural light in my parents' room taking photographs, looking up my favourite artists' work, e-mailing, being lazy, and watching cheesy holiday movies while cuddled up in my parent's bed, wonderful views of the lake to my right. I was so comfortable and content, and took time to think about the past year and how much growth, knowledge and beautiful friendships came of it, and only became more excited for those things to keep happening and changing in this next year. The twentieth year. (The first time going abroad, signing a lease on a house, being in a relationship that motivates me more than any of the others. Really good things.)
The rest of my day consisted of approving wood that my kind step-dad made into shelves for my room and driving East to spend some time with a friend who is quickly becoming very special to me. Her name is Katlin Davis. We did some pre-departure shopping at Anthropologie (justification not needed), where we also took a picture with a stranger and a Takin, after which Katlin introduced me to her lovely home and family and decided to make me an equally lovely dinner. We spent the rest of the evening talking about many things, some things that matter, some things that don't matter.
I think it's all going to be okay. All of it, all of us. It'll work out.
And birthdays are cool, and should be personal. I'm happy, and with that, added to the inevitable feeling of joy, however cheesy, during the holiday season, I am a ball of love right now. I honestly, truly, really really hope everyone else is as well.
Bon temps.
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