March 5, 2010

  • It seems like people are really curious about my first clubbing experience from this past Saturday. So, I guess I'll tell the story. But not right now. Since it was my birthday yesterday, I feel somewhat obligated to at least write about that first. Normally I feel kind of lonely and meloncholic this time of year, but yesterday was different. In the afternoon Tia and I went to Sweet Maple for lunch. I had a really good time just talking and listening to her. She's one of those rare dear friends with whom I can just chillax and still really enjoy her company and be encouraged by her all the time. After lunch we parted ways for class. In the evening, I was surprised to recieve a text message offer to give me a ride to community group. I can't deny that I haven't been thinking about this person. (Now how many negatives did I just string together?) During the car ride there, I was able to bring up something that had been concerning me. It was a nice feeling just to be able to talk to her. I had a really great time at community group, as usual. Afterwards Monica asked for my help to move her couch. I was delighted with the opportunity to help. It took a lot of effort, but me, Monica, Conway, and Mike eventually managed to move a full-sized couch several blocks and up and down several stories from Monica's old appartment to her new one. The happy look on her face after the couch was settled in her new home really filled me with joy. I went home after helping move the couch. I knew that both my roomates were super busy this whole week, so I wasn't really expecting anything. However, it turns out that Andy drew me a card from my favorite anime for my birthday and had all of my closest friends sign it. I was very happy to recieve it and really moved at all the effort he put into it, especially when I found out that he had stayed up until four in the morning to get it done. Doza came over and gave me Final Fantasy: Crisis Core for my birthday present. He definitely knows me well enough to know what I'd like! We hung out and watched a movie for a but. When he left, I started working on my laboratory paper methods section, around 3AM. It was another near-all-nighter.

    I really don't know why I was in such a good mood by the end of the day. Maybe it was because of good company with a close friend, a car ride that felt more like a magic carpet ride, or being able to bring so much happiness to someone from offering them my help. Whatever the reason may be, I truly did have... a very happy birthday.