- Saturday,
my college friend Liz came out to visit me. She had to drive a long ways,
but she wanted to see me and hang out, since we haven’t really had the
chance to in over a year. I’m glad we’ve worked on fixing things between
us, and her visit was sweet of her to make. She didn’t want me to spend my
birthday weekend with just family; thought that I needed to be celebrated,
and have the focus on me, without me being the mother-like figure that
puts everyone first. Actually, when I slipped into my ways, she had to
keep saying that “this weekend is for you.” My youngest nephew couldn’t
get enough of her either, they were almost as thick as thieves. She even brought me a chocolate chip
cookie cake from Wegman’s, a balloon (that said Birthday Queen, and that
my nephew kept running off with), and peace sign Mardi Gras type
necklaces. We went to a going away party first, and then headed off to the
local bar where we ended up connecting with one of my very many cousins.
It was a good night, and morning. Thank you, my friend, for the visit.
- Saturday,
after Liz arrived and we had had supper with my family, I dragged her to a
bon voyage party for another friend of mine, Laura. I’ve known her now for
thirteen years, friends since the fourth grade. We may have grown apart
somewhat since we graduated high school, but have remained there for each
other and still are friends. She is off to Peru for her second time, this
time, for a year. She later texted me while I was at the bar, to tell me
that the card I’d written her had made her cry. In a good way. I seem to
do that to my friends whenever I do it. I write something real in each
card I give, because they deserve to know what’s inside, and they deserve
realness. I’m going to miss her while she’s away, even though we’ve seen
each other so rarely as is. I know she’s going to do great things over
there though, and whomever comes in contact with her will be blessed.
- As I
stated before, Liz came out for my birthday. Yep, that was Sunday, and I’m
officially twenty-two. Even though I like some of Taylor Swift’s music,
please don’t sing that song! Anyways…after she left in the morning, the
day dragged on (only had four hours of sleep), and it was a low-key,
laid-back kind of birthday. Many birthday wishes were sent my way, and my
mama made a ham dinner. Ham gravy, yum! She also baked me a birthday cake,
funfetti flavored with butter cream frosting and covered in pink sugar
crystals. My family also got me some new clothes and a new digital camera
complete with a fitted case so I can carry it in my purse without damage
like my old ones. The best part of my birthday? No negative energy.
- Monday,
my friend Melinda, another beauty of mine from college, came to visit me.
She had wanted to be here the day before, but was spending much needed
time with her fiancé. It was great though, we got to catch up and talk
more than we do via text, Facebook, and calls. Haha. She’s a chica I chat
with often. We went to Tim Horton’s for much needed hot beverages,
well…that, and coffee shops have become a tradition of ours. We played
with her Tarot cards, and I tried my hand at being the reader for once. We
also walked around town, where she loved seeing some of the different
buildings, especially ones that have a Victorian vibe. As many friends of
mine that didn’t grow up here, she liked it. She also treated me to an
early supper late lunch, before we got back to my house. Thank goodness I
do at least know how to properly measure tire pressure, and how to work my
dad’s air pump thing, because otherwise I’m not sure she’d have made it
home in one piece. So incredibly glad she came out to see me, I’ve missed
her, and when we get together, things seem better. A sign of true friends.
- My
friend Chrissy has done so much for me and been there often, so since
she’s been stressed between full-time job and full-time school, and other
small things, we got together to hang out yesterday. Lots of talking, and
then I treated her to supper at one of the better restaurants in town.
They had chicken and biscuits as a special, and man that made her happy.
I’m glad I could bring her a smile.
She apologized later for us not doing much, but like I’ve stated to
her and other friends before, I can enjoy myself and be content, with just
the company and friendship, without me talking very much. It was a good evening.
- My dad and his fellow veterans of our town spent yesterday, and are spending today, standing outside different establishments in our town, selling poppies. If there are any veterans in your areas doing this, donate, even if it’s a nickel. A little bit goes far, and our veterans have done much for our country. Their day is almost upon us, respect them, and thank them.
~Count your blessings, and whether things are bad or you’re
doing well, find something good and hold on!
Much love!
~*~Alyse~*~
