End of the Quarter Hell, my thoughts on birthdays...

So as my second quarter here at UWT comes to an end, I am faced with two presentations, 3 finals, and one 10-page paper... YIKES! Luckily, I am the type of person who works very well under pressure. I may not take the pressure well (poor Greg), but I do seem to accomplish a lot when there are many things on my plate. We'll see how that hard work pays off!

I just celebrated my 29th birthday, which was one of the most mellow birthdays yet. By the way, Greg is the best partner in the whole world. He took me out to a lovely restaurant, La Rustica in West Seattle and then sent me for a spa day that consisted of a 90 min. massage, 90 min. facial, and a pedicure... I've never felt so indulgent in my entire life! xoxo love you Greg!

So here's the thing about birthdays... yes, I love to celebrate the fact that you were born. That's cool, but everyone was born. You might say that I am a little bitter to the fact that people still insist on making a huge deal about their birthday - and insisting on having everyone come out and celebrate them. Now in our early twenties, this was just another excuse to go out and drink, which I'm all for. These days, to be upset if people cannot make your narcissistic excuse to celebrate yourself - well, don't be offended if Im not overly thrilled to do so.

I guess where I'm going with all of that is - there are certain people that make a big deal it's their birthday... those are the same people who don't go out of their way to do anything for you. Guess what? I don't care if you don't buy me dinner or send me a card, so please don't get dramatic if I don't do the same for you anymore... "why is it, the first to ask - is the last to give, every time?" - Ben Harper says it best.

Wow, this blog has quickly turned into something negative... what my initial intention to say about birthdays is, I am not making any big deals about my birthday until I turn 30. Next year I will be graduated from college and celebrating my birthday all in the same month... so get ready! ...P.S. I won't expect anyone to go out of their way for it, I will organize everything!

Now, countdown till our Mexican vacation...