Let's Play

It's been another Manic Monday. Fortunately, I had the day off. I'm able to do what I love to do during my free time: PLAN! Tonight I'm planning Kristen's sweet 16th birthday party. If I have said it once I'll say it again: I can not believe that my sister is turning 16. Time has flown by so fast. I still remember that Easter Sunday she came into this world. She was my mom's easter bunny.

There's only been one problem that I've stumbled across during my planning process, Now, don't get me wrong, I love my sister do death, but she's the complete opposite of me. She's being so fickle about what she wants to do and how to celebrate her special day. *Side note: I believe God puts people in our lives for a reason- to test our patience.* So, in the midst of her predictable, unpredictaments, I'm going to plan the party how my mom planned my sweet 16th party. Here's how it went:

-She rented a limo to take a group of us to the Marriott.
-The Marriott had a room set up for us and served us a sit down dinner.
-We swam in the in-door pool, and played volley ball on their so-called "beach front."

One thing that I realized tonight was how blessed I have been for having such fortunate memories. I always had fun birthdays, and my wedding was straight out of a fairy tale for me. How lucky can one girl be? I hope I'm able to provide my children with such excitement and love my parents gave me during those special times in my life.

At one point in my life, let's call this era the "dark age," I didn't I appreciate anything my family did for me. Looking back on this, I now cringe at that ignorant, selfish behavior. How dare I take people for granted and in the end looking like a spoiled brat. Now that I'm older, and if not sounding too vain, wiser, I enjoy the festivities more than wanting more and more out of them. I try to capture all the excitement and happiness in my mind to keep forever. Ok, yes, this sounds so cliche but it's the truth!

My 2007

1-Did you kiss anyone?
Of course.

2-Did you date anyone?
Nah. I got hitched a year ago.

3-Are you going to have someone to kiss when the ball drops?
Yes, Jim will then I'll give everyone a kiss on the cheek.

5-Did you gain any friends?
Lots.

6-Did you do something new?
I was married.

7. Did anyone important to you die?
No, thank God.

8-Did you change?
Maybe a little bit more wiser.

9-Are you happy with the year over all?
Overall- yes. Definitely. One of the best!

10-Whats the best thing that happened to you ?
I became an aunt for the first time!

11-Did you fall in or out of love?
In love.

12-Are you happy the years almost over?
Ring out the old and bring in the new.

13-Are you going to change something about yourself next year?
Probably not.

14-Do you think 2008 will be a better year then 2007?
Every year seems to be better than the last.

15-Did you lose your virginity in 2007?
Uh...no.

16-How many things did you screw up in 2007?
I try not to think of the negatives. Just learn from them.

17-Did you go to an amusement park?
Epcot.

18-Did you go to a concert?
Not that I recall.

19-Did you go to any parties?
Tons.

20-Did you go on a summer vacation?
Not really. Sporadically back and forth to Orlando.

22-Did you get into a fight?
No...

23-Did you leave the country?
Nope.

24-Did you have a good birthday?
Yes!

25-Did anyone in your family get married?
Lots of my girlfriends got married!!!

26-Do you think you grew?
I still am.

27-Did you dye your hair?
Yes.

28-Who do you think you were on the phone with the most?
Jimmer.

29-Did anyone sing to you?
Yes. I call it free entertainment.

30-Did you sing to anyone?
I like singing so subconsciously I probably did.

31-Did anyone tell you they loved you?
Many people. I'm blessed to be very loved.

32-Did you ever go to the hospital?
Yes. To see my new nephew.

33-What did you drink and eat the most?
Starbucks. and chocolate chip cookies.

34-Did you change your top friends at least 8 times?
No.

35-Did you change your profile over 10 times?
Maybe 5.

36-Did you change your default at least 20 times?
No.

37-Did you get a tattoo?
Thought about it.

38-Did you get a piercing?
I have enough.

39-Are you going to make a new years resolution?
I already did.

40. What do you look forward to next year?
Taking each day at a time.