I recently celebrated the 26th anniversary of my birth. My angel mother did all the hard work that day, so I'm not too sure why I get to celebrate, but I'm not one to complain... I just do as I'm told. Needless to say, I have been loathing this particular birthday. I have an image in my mind of 25 still being young and fairly carefree, but 26 is old. Really old. Too old to still be so far from graduating, and too old to be single. Brother Brigham would even say I'm a menace to society. As it came and went I actually had one of my best birthdays yet. And looking back on this year I made a lot of BIG changes in my life. I always set yearly birthday goals instead of new year's resolutions, (because let's be honest: those are worth-less) and this year I came really close to reaching ALL my goals. Which, I'll admit was no simple task. These were life-altering course corrections. Things I could not have done alone. Not without the help of dear friends, loved ones and my Savior. I'm looking forward this next year with a lot of hope and faith that life will continue to surprise me with more Peace & Joy. More happiness and adventure. More growth and even a little bit of fun.
I would like to publicly (to all 4 of you who read this) Thank all my dear friends that made my 26th birthday AMAZING. Jules. You complete me. No, but seriously. (Bacon and cinnamon rolls in bed, really? itunes gift card, new shirt, comic strips? Could life get any better? I Propose that it could not.). Lance, you also complete me in a bro-mance kinda way. Lisa, you're present was all-encompassing and completely generous. Jenna/Henna, You know exactly what I love most. Kort, thank you for two parties (one with and one without me :). B-fife, I want you to know that you have directly affected my ability to attract a wife. I'm am forever in your debt. KJ, my cake was fantastic (at least the half my dad didn't eat!). I'm excited for ice cream Robyn! Everyone else for your well wishes (especially Ashlee, I lost count of how many times...and Kelsie and Sarah Jane) and spending time with me. Most of all, thank you mother for birthing (wordage stolen from jules) me, and spending time with me in the temple :)
Sorry if i missed anyone...you still mean the world to me.
