Birthdays Are Happy Things

So I'm nineteen now. . . Hearing that doesn't make me feel older, though. I still feel quite young. And I know a lot of people who would love to feel that way. So I've decided to embrace and enjoy it. I mean, you're only nineteen once.

My birthday was the best ever! Thanks to the wonderful people in my life.

My aunt's birthday is two days before mine so we had a family birthday party celebrating all the January birthdays. She did it at her house, civilized-style. We had a butler (her husband):

And fun hats. . .

It was so wonderful being with them. We had a marvelous time.

And then for my birthday I got to work at my old job--and before you have a heart attack at the fact that got to work is in that sentence, you have to realize that I have to work. Working at the call center instead of on campus was a bonus.)

While I was on my break, I got a text from one of the girls I work with on campus. I got moved to a different position at semester, and this girl is the one who took my old spot. She is an absolute dear and I've loved getting to know her, but the texts she was sending me on my birthday were not making me all that excited:

"Hey Cambry are you coming in to work today?"

When I told her that no, I wasn't, I was at my other job, she sent me another couple asking me first when I would be back on campus and second if I could come in at three and help her with something real quick. I didn't want to leave her stranded at her job, and she told me it wouldn't take more than fifteen minutes, so I consented. I had class around that time anyway so I'd be around.

Well when I got there at three, the two girls I work with were ready with a cheesecake and a candle. They sang to me and we had a grand old time with each other. See: 

I think it's safe to say that I work with the best people ever! The thing is, the idea of a surprise party did cross my mind, but I quickly dismissed it as a romantic ideal. But now I can cross this off my things-I-have-no-control-over-but-still-want-to-happen-someday bucket list!

Birthdays are are wonderful. And this past one was full of wonderful. And happy. I think nineteen is a good age to be.

P.S. Also, one of my friends gave me Curious George for my birthday. I think it's safe to say that he is one of my favorite people right now. I can finally watch it!