Yesterday was the day of my birthday barbeque and even though I didn’t really want to celebrate at first, I’m really glad that my parents insisted on throwing me a little birthday bash. 

I thought it was just going to be my close family and friends but it turned out to be a bigger deal than I thought.  It was so great to share good times with my family and friends, some of which I  hadn’t seen in months.  Everyone either gave me a gift or a card.  At the end of the night I collected a total of 2 bottles of Grey Goose, 1 bottle of Patron, a beautiful handmade bracelet, a Yankees t-shirt and over $300 in cash.  Happy Birthday to me!

Sure, I felt a little akward receiving gifts and cards at my “old age” but having my parents come together again just for me and bringing everyone else I love together made me feel like a kid again, and it was awesome.