///hear me roar///

Wednesday, August 28, 2002

So Monday was my birthday. I've always hated mt birthday, and the last three years it has really been terrible. I was not looking forward to it, even though it was my 21st. However, it turned out great :-D

First there was a whole day of classes to get through. That sucked. OChem Lab, Cell and Molecular Bio, OChem Lecture. I think I'll enjoy this semester academically, but I also know that it's going to be a ton of hard work... But I'm extremely motivated this semester, so I think I'll do well. My goal is an A in OChem. Even though every person I've talked to has laughed in my face about that and told me it's impossible. I'm going to try though, really hard.

So anyway, afterwards I went with Dan to run some errands and whatnot, and then I sat at home for a couple of hours, by myself. It was at this point that I decided this bday would suck like all the others,. But Dan came back and picked me up around 7:15, and took me to Outback for an especially yummy steak dinner! It was soooo good! I ordered a drink, and it actually felt pretty nice, hehe. But I only had one, it was not my intention to get trashed.

After dinner, we drove around a bit, then went back to his place. This is where my surprise party was waiting for me :-D Sarika, Deanna, Adam, Aparna, and Krissy were all there. And streamers, and a "Happy Birthday" sign, and Blue's Clues balloons, and yummy cake!! Tears welled up as I sat in front of my cake (with 22 candles!!) and everyone sang Happy Birthday. But I was good at hiding them :-P I'm such a sensitive person, sheesh...

So we all sat around, ate cake, and talked and whatnot. And I got some great gifts from Dan, including a leopard print body pillow and a "My Little Pony" shirt from Hot Topic that I've been drooling over for weeks. Sarika got me a cute little glass with a dragonfly on it, and Adam got me the leopard print steering wheel cover that I've wanted for months. Although the way he gave it to me was not fun :-P

All in all I had a really great time! Finally, a bday that didn't suck :) Many many many thanks to Dan, Rika, and Deanna for putting it all together :) I feel privaleged to have people that care that much :)
Jessica 11:13 AM