Monday, July 20, 2009

ali's Corner. [Best Birthday I've Ever Had]

Can't believe i'm 21.
I feel different.
As if any childish feelings I was still holding onto
Have dissappeared.

I was always the young one in the family.

"Watch your mouth around ali"
"I can't tell you, you're too young"
&&
"No, it has alcohol in it."

I feel like I'm finally up to speed with everyone.
Not that being legal gives me knowledge.
But feeling older, gives me confidence.
And with confidence comes respect.
I like that.

But let me start by saying, this weekend was the best weekend I've ever had.
I asked for things for my birthday, and not even materialistic things.
But I received them in ways that surpassed what I was expecting.

Saturday I got to have a huge cookout celebrating the five July birthdays in the family. [2 cousins, grandma, brother in law and mine.]
The night was filled with great food, fuzzy navels [aka fuzzy nostrils] and at the end of the night, fireworks. It's great to know that you have a family behind you that supports you 110%. They're just proud of you no matter what. And love you no matter what.

Sunday was my actual birthday. I honestly think if no one remembered it, i'd still feel like the most special person in the world, just for the fact that i knew it was July 19th. When that day comes around, the same time every year, the one that's important to YOU and not a holiday shared with everyone else. It's something you can celebrate inside. With something as little as a small dance in front of the mirror, or as big as a huge party with all of your friends.

The events of sunday evening surpassed all of my expectations. First of all, I didn't think Morty's customer service could get any worse. Guess what! After the girl at the front desk screwed up my reservation and all the pricing for the 85th time, rolled her eyes in my face when I demanded she fix it, then turns around and starts talking about how annoyed she is right in front of me... I sure won't be going back there! But everything else was fantastic!

Almost everyone I invited showed up. It's such a great feeling to know that you have people that care so much about you and to feel the support from them just by being there. I got to see Luke, my little buddy I've known since first grade for the first time this summer!! Boy do I miss talking about getting married, eating spaghettios and watching the three stooges with him. I was so happy my brother and sister both made it. Along with my cousins and brother in law. Hope was awesome and was my taxi driver :]. Plus all of my robert's work buddies that I consider my second family because I add up my hours each week and I'm pretty sure I'm at work more than I am at home.

After Morty's it was still light out. And ali does everything in her power to keep the party going. Most everyone went home but I was so thankful that Hope and John came back for a bonfire. My brother was already there and waiting to take our brother/sister shots together. It was the best feeling ever. Something i've needed. A bonding experience that I wasn't expecting. I look back now and I am overjoyed and simply thankful. Dad Kory and I got to play guitar together and sing songs just like we used to in this very room I sit in now. Blink 182, creed, hoobastank, puddle of mudd, nirvana...etc...After everyone left I got to watch an old 80's movie, called Better Off Dead, that I couldn't tell you the story line if you asked me. But I watched it! And I think that was the whole idea. Along with...*pinches cheeks with one hand* "Christmas!"

The only thing that would have made my birthday better would be to have my best friend, PJ home to celebrate. The Navy has kidnapped him and only lets him come home when they want him to. But I know he's happy and he knows that I miss him and love him so much. hooyah.

So in conclusion, I want to thank everyone who wrote on my wall with birthday wishes, sent me text messages, called me and especially came out to celebrate with me. You've all had an impact on my life somehow, no matter how big or how small and I'm so thankful for all of you. I can't fake gratefulness, so here it all is! My happiness is overflowing so wildly that I'm not even kicking my devil cat out of my room who is laying on my bed right now [if you've ever met my cat, you'd understand].

Thanks again guys,
Love you all.

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