mai burfday

Warning: this post is going to make me sound a little crazy.

Yesterday was my 22^nd birthday. I’m staying at Chelsey, Brittnee, Caitlin and Kyair’s house still because, guess what…I’m homeless still! I spent all day driving around by myself looking for apartments and houses. 5 hours alone on your birthday is not what I would call an ideal celebration.

So much crying.

Around 5pm Chelsey gave me a call to see when I was coming home. Stuck in traffic, was looking as though I wasn’t going to make it until 7pm.  Upset and lonely I told her that they can go ahead and eat dinner cause I didn’t know when I would be home…she refused.  Turns out all the girls made reservations at a Korean restaurant in Baltimore for my birthday.  I get home and am showered with hugs and so much love.  I wasn’t with family, but I was still surrounded by people who cared about me. 

One thing yall should know about me: I Hate Surprises.  Not because they are inherently awful, I just don’t like not being prepared. (good thing I’m a teacher right?) But, these girls are great at them. Somehow they hid candles, a cake, lots of wine, and people from me.  It was just a small celebration but I love everyone that was there. I have no complaints about the relationships I am building from this time of my life.  We all come from very different locations and life experiences but are brought together by what we care about and what makes us who we are, not what we are.

w/love ks