Twenty-Five

I can't believe I am 25 today. For the most part I don't feel like it. Most of the time I still think I'm 21 and barely there. I'm still trying to figure out what happened to the last few years. 25 use to be a concept I didn't understand, those who were 25 are suppose to wise, mature, and experienced. HAHAHAHAHA, sorry I can't help at laugh. I'm no where near those things. to be honest I don't think I've grown up past 16 in many ways. I remember time moving SLOWLY as a kid. Now I would love to go back to that feeling. I've thought back a lot lately about where I wanted to be when I was 25. Its almost comical really, life is so much different. I was suppose to have my master's completed, be married, beginning my organization, owning a house, having a kid. Yeah my original plan has changed just a little bit. I've traveled around the world, worked up to a Charge Nurse in the ER, been thrown into situations I didn't know I could handle, learned to stand up for myself, bought my own townhouse, done things I never thought I would, recovered from a broken heart, met some amazing people who have opened my eyes, had my faith tested and strengthen, and learned just how strong I am. Its amazing what can happen in 25 years of life. Yeah I'm still getting use to saying that.

How does one celebrate turning a quarter of a century? I don't know. To be honest it really hasn't processed how old that is. 25. Wow. I wanted this birthday to be big, epic, life changing. Hahaha but like most of my grand ideas, I dialed them back a bit.

The celebrations began with lunch with some great friends from work. By some miracle of miracles we all had an afternoon where we could get together. P.F. Changs seemed like the perfect place to do that--plus its my favorite restaurant. We talked, laughed, and honestly had the most fun I've had in a while. How could I not being surrounded by woman I look up to. They all went around the table and told me about their first impressions--I loved the contrast. Half of them said I was intimidating, half said I was a quiet mouse. Just reminds me how much I've changed. The basic core is still there but I've become so much more confident and secure of myself. After stuffing myself with to the point of explosion--they brought out my dessert shot. Red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting. YUMMY. Plus this Wall of Chocolate cake--seriously it was delicious and chocolaty. I love these girls.

The celebrations continued with a viewing of Tangled. After hearing all the raved reviews, Kristi, Kalli, Dani, Nicki, Vivian, and I met up and watched it in 3D. I got into it as much as the little girls did. Such a cute, honest, funny, and entertaining movie. The animation was incredible. Rapunzel had my heart from the beginning. Plus what girl doesn't want her hair. Nothing like a girls night out.

Nothing screams birthday like heading home though. After a mariokart tournament--I got my butt creamed--my siblings and I watched movies. Well, I watched movies, they all passed out. My parents got me pots and pans--which I love. Hahaha you can tell you're getting older when you get excited over pots and pans and spatulas.

I've been shopping for a while and complete spoiled myself this year. Among the objects and presents, I've given myself time to tackle all my craft projects that have been neglected. I love doing that stuff! Overall, great birthday. Now on to tackle the next quarter of a century!! Any Ideas how??!