So, thursday was indeed my birthday. I turned 19 and I had probably one of the most fun birthdays ever. Usually, on my birthday my mom will cook me dinner and we'll on just hang out as a family for a while. However, this birthday was especially exciting because, thanks to my amazing friends, it was a celebration that dragged out over the span of two weeks. I know, it's ridiculous. I am spoiled. SPOILED. My friends took me camping two weeks before my actual birthday but it was considered my "birthday trip" from them. That was absolutely incredible. We went fishing, laid out on the lake, enjoyed a little rain, built a fire all by ourselves, had some friends over to our site, and just had an all around amazing time together. I was sad to have the weekend end but I only moved onto another unexpected suprise. The following weekend, my friend got me tickets to PBR, Professional Bull Riding. I had an earlier post describing my excitement for that. Anyways, that trip was a blast. I met a few new people. Meeting new people is an incredible feeling. Because of my outgoing personality, it is not hard for me to strike up a conversation with people and when someone wants to spark a friendship, I light up like the Fourth of July. Wow, that is an analogy I've never used before. Back on track, PBR was an incredible experience and I would absolutely love to experience it again. Furthermore, the celebration of my actual birthday was so touching. Firstly, my best friend set her alarm to call me at exactly 12:01 a.m. to sing me Happy Birthday. She sure did. I realize it was ridiculously early for her to wake up but what matters most is that she did it despite her having to get up early the next morning for work. Also, my phone was blowing up all morning with people wishing me a happy birthday. I am truly blessed. Mid-morning, I get a call from one of my co-workers. She and all our kids at my work sang me happy birthday. THAT brought tears to my eyes. Later, I went into work to hear all my little kids holler "Happy Birthday Miss Brittany!" and I found their gift for me. They made a book with their handprints and even my co-workers contributed. The joy in my heart was and is indescribeable. Lastly, after work, my friends took me out for a delicious crab leg dinner to a restaraunt I've not been to yet. It was phenomenal. I came home to find a card and a present from my parents.
That day, I learned that I should not be excited about gifts and money I'll receive; but to celebrate another year the God has granted me. I couldn't be more blessed.
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