23 & rising...

*NOW PLAYING:*
Song: Collide
Artist: Howie Day
Album: Stop All the World Now
Quote: "Even the best fall down sometimes. Even the wrong words seem to rhyme. Out of the doubt that fills my mind,I somehow find, you and I collide"
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Ah, I'm so thankful for wonderful friends...

After work in the morning, popped over the Megan's place to meet up with the Zoo Crew and we then headed downtown. Heheh, asking me to make decisions was a baaaaad idea 'cause you know me: most indecisive person in the world... heheh. But, in all honesty, to me, it really doesn't matter what we do, it's the company of friends that I value the most and that's what makes it fun. :) After a pitstop for refreshing gelato (mmmmm), we checked out the Art Gallery's new exhibit on the Rennaissance period with pieces by Leonardo Di Vinci and Michaelangelo. Heheh, just shows how we're all more "grown up"... from kid birthday parties at McDonalds to viewing fine pieces of art... hehe, we've matured no doubt. The collection was absolutely gorgeous, and while all the pieces of art and sketches were obviously beautifully drawn/painted... I found that you can only truly begin to appreciate the artist's talent and strive for perfection when you closely observe each painting. By seeing each brush stroke and line drawn can you truly be awed by the amazing skill these artists possessed. Of course, afterwards, we finished off our afternoon by grabbing some coffee and desserts. Twas a lovely, sophisticated, culture-rich afternoon that I really enjoyed. :)

After waiting out a thunderstorm back at Megan's, we all decided to grab a bite to eat. Lone Star was the choice restaurent.... though I'm still perplexed as to whether I actually made that decision or they suckered me into it.... heheh... eeeeeevil... heheh. Anyhoo, after some "iiiiinteresting" driving on Andrew's part (touche, man... was skeptical but didn't see it coming at all), I entered the restaurent looking for the rest of the Zoo Crew only to find that there was a HUGE table of CCCO friends waiting as well! Heheh, I was literally totally shocked and dumbfounded... heheh. Oh you crazy people!... The fajitas were awesome (woohoo Steph, we conquered that sizzling plate!).... me standing on a chair with the biggest-freakin'-foam-cowboy-hat-I-have-ever-seen on while the waiters sang their rendition of happy birthday was not!... heheh. ;) oh so embarassing.... heheh. Heheh, leave it to the chinese people to be the loudest table in the restaurent... haha! Luckily, we put the foam cowboy hat to good use, using it as a centerpiece for taking some real iiiiinteresting fun photos. Heheh. To go along with the "big" theme, I also got a biiiig card and a biiiig poker table top. So now, all of my church friends probably think I'm a drunk (after that pseudo-shot the waitress gave me) and a compulsive gambler... hahaha. Doh! Fun times.

Finished off the evening back at Megans for cake (Boston Cream cake?!?! what an awesome idea!!) and a trial run on the poker table top. Oh Karen..... "can I put more money in?"..."I have the WORST hand ever! (2 aces)"... "oooh, I like these blue ones, I'll put more of these in".... "is this a good hand?"..... heheh, butchering the game of poker... but absolutely hilarious! heheh.

So, all in all, an awesome birthday to remember, much thanks to my awesome friends. Big shout out and "thank you" to my Zoo Crew and CCCO friends for coming and for everything. You guys are the best and I had a great time! :)


My fab friends 

moi and hat