Wow. The last couple of years or so the back of my mind has been so occupied by thoughts of what I don't have, that I neglected to take into account everything that I do have.
Haha, these started out pure white but I had so much fun that by the end of the night they were stained, soiled, and the shoes were scuffed pretty bad. But it was worth it.
Monday was my 27th birthday and so far I am thankful that I haven't joined the 27 club (yet). I kicked things off with a party on Saturday night, a special reunion with my childhood friends. I can't believe I've known them like 20 years now it's really crazy to think about. The last time we had all gotten together was 8 years ago but for the most part they haven't changed-- and that's a good thing. Sure they have better jobs and some of them are married now and whatnot but they're still the brothers I grew up with. It was so much fun.
Believe it or not that's actually bison meat. But it tastes pretty much the same as beef. Actually I prefer beef because it's fattier.
Sunday I spent with the people who never let me down, whom I have unconditional love for-- my family. I finally got around to watching Jurassic World (haha I know I'm slow on the movies) and there was a little wine festival in the area. All-in-all it was good just enjoying a chill day with them.
Monday started off pretty chill. It was cool getting all those birthday wishes from my friends and family, then I set out to the city to meet up with my old coworker. We chilled by the waterfront eating oysters and having beer, just catching up and all that. There was a ton to catch up on, and I had missed his birthday so it was pretty cool. The oysters were damn delicious and then we hit up this spot in Chinatown.
My other ex-coworker couldn't make it out on Monday. So Tuesday night we had drinks then went to the comedy club together to see Mark Normand do live stand-up. It was HILARIOUS!!!
Being the workaholic that I am, I have been feeling a little "guilty" that I've just been having fun nonstop and not working or working on anything hahaha. This Friday I have an interview for a position as a supervisor. It's not that big a jump career-wise but it's the first rung of management so it will be nice even just to have it on my resume. Until then, I have to catch up on my errands and chores.
Hopefully I have some time to be creative too. I feel like it's been too long since I've done artwork or something so I wanna get around to it.
Been practicing my Tagalog again too. Other than that, I'm taking a break from my online dating apps/sites. The attention is nice but sometimes it just kinda burns me out. Meeting people naturally is still preferable for me.
Cashed this out for over $100 :)
Last but not least I have to give thanks to my mother. Without her I wouldn't be here in the first place. It's been almost 10 years now but she's been alive every day in my heart.
“God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.”