Twenty-one

I turned 21 yesterday. I still don't believe it. I don't feel 21, I don't think I act 21, I don't deserve to be 21. And yet, I am. I had a great weekend and birthday and wanted to share my extended birthday experience.

The first of the celebrations came Saturday when my parents came down for my birthday. Our first order of business was to drive back over the border to Ohio for me to get a new driver's license. We then went out to lunch and came back to school to open presents. They didn't stay too long, but it was good to see them. My favorite present of theirs- either the hair straightener, the Calvin and Hobbes comic book or the earrings.

On Monday, I got my present from my grandma. Now she had called me earlier to ask what I wanted, so I knew I was getting "The Count of Monte Christo" but she also included a box of dark chocolates!!

Then came Tuesday. My friend worked for me in the dining commons so I didn't have to. It was a beautiful morning, full of sun, some warmth and birds singing. I had little homework to do and got to watch a movie and a half ("Shop Around the Corner" - I love James Stewart, and "Good Will Hunting"). My mom called and I got to talk to her, so did my grandma and my brother. I received a few cards from girls on the floor and a sign on the bathroom door wishing me happy birthday.

I think the most interesting thing of the day were the 40 e-mails I got from Facebook informing me that "_____ _____ has written on your wall." All were notes wishing me happy birthday. Some were funny, some were encouraging; there were some from people had not talked to in a while and it was nice to hear from them. And there were a few from people I have not talked to in years. I'll admit, I added them as friends to have more friends or because I used to be friends with them and have lost contact. I found it quite interesting that these people I have had no contact with in forever were wishing me a happy birthday. Look what Facebook has done to our lives....

So, in all, it was a good, memorable birthday. I has continued today, as my grandparents who forgot to call yesterday called me tonight. 21 years....wow!