Well, I finally turned 21. June 21st. The summer solstice, golden birthday, yada yada. It was really memorable. I think if I can try, I'm going to just list 21 things I have learned, or feel necessary to include in a list of "21 Things".
21) Beta Blockers are my new best friend
20) 5 drinks is probably my max.
19) I am a better friend than my friends are to me.
Okay, it sounds self-absorbed but REALLY. I truly do feel this way. It was like pulling teeth trying to get friends to celebrate my birthday with me - with the exception of Eydn and Tyler. My good friend Jose and I got dinner the night after and I met up with some Phoenix friends. The day after that, Tyler took me racecar driving, a movie, and shopping. It was a pretty good birthday weekend.
18) I feel such relief not having to be "Michelle" when I go out now! I can just approach the bouncer, smile, and know it's me. WAHOO!!
17) Dancing did my body so much good throughout my life. It's a shame I didn't stick with it more.
16) I have the mood swings of a 3 year old on pixie sticks.
15) I am very uncertain where I will be in a year. Everyone kind of is, aren't they though.
14) I contemplate my purpose in the world almost everyday now. I also contemplate how wonderful it would be to pursue fame.
13) I am gonna get my chest done. In a year or two.
12) I am incredibly thankful to have the parents I have. They are those "Drop everything for anyone" kind of people, and they really are just incredibly generous people. I wanna be like them when I grow up.
11) I have become very accustomed to all things country these past 6 months. And I am LOVING it!!!
10) ..Adding 2-stepping to #11. It's so fun..so easy.
9) I want to run a marathon someday.
8) Online shopping has become quite an addiction this past year..
7) There's a song I only work on when I am home and usually work on for maybe an hour every few months or so. That piece is Clair de Lune by Debussy.
6) Prescott, AZ is like the new China - they are just poppin out babies everywhere around here. It must be something in this Northern Arizona water.
5) I went to a baby shower yesterday and got major baby fever. Thank you birth control, and the fact that I am 21 and that is not something I want right now in life, despite what I think of when I see all those adorable baby shoes and baby clothing in the moment.
4) I became a god mother this year! She's not my niece, but it seriously feels like it. her name is Maria Amanda. Cutest Pinoy baby EVER!! Speaking of Pinoy...
3)...I want to visit the Philippines next summer and see my family. I miss them all so much, and I love the Philippines. It's nice to know I have family.
2) I always wonder what it'll be like to be a mom, or an Aunt. And seeing how my parents will be. And with my friend having a baby, I can see just how crazy-pants my mom might get! Haha - in a good way of course.
1) I am so so so so thankful. For everyone in my life and the life I have. Those of you who are in my life, you know who you are and why I am so thankful for you.
