23 Years

Last night I went to bed 22 years old, and woke up today 23 years old.


I have to be honest that I feel like I am 17 years old still. Except I can drink legally, and vote. So maybe not.

I felt very special all day, over 100 friends said "Happy Birthday" on Facebook, a ton of phone calls from family and friends and just overall a great day.

Things I have learned in my last 23 years. (In no particular order, I dont have to follow rules on my birthday)

1. Speaking of following rules.. "It was my birthday" is not a valid excuse to teachers or parents as to why someone else did my science project and actually just printed off two of his and we got busted instantly.

2. It is okay to be friends with your parents, and even ask them for advice, they really aren't the dumbest people on Earth like I thought at 17.

3. I learned that in order to win some, you have to bet some. (Can I get a six dollar six?)

4. If you want to borrow your sisters clothes make sure you A.Return it promptly with no stains and B. Don't take your sixth grade school picture in one of her shirts.. She will notice.

5. Even though you think that your Jeep is a racecar, Police don't agree... and tickets are expensive. Slow down.

6. Being Aunt Bells to Anthony, BB, and Monkey is a rewarding, but full time job.

7. If you actually apply yourself in school, before you know it, you will have a snazzy 4.0 GPA and will be smacked in the face with your last semester of college without knowing it.

8. Step parents are like soft padding for your parents. Run it by them first, if their face/response seems to show like this is a poor choice, rethink before taking it to the judges.

9. Don't assume that calling your stepmom will get you out of trouble because your dad works at the firestation... He will be off that day, and you will be busted.

10. It's totally acceptable to fall in love every vacation.

11. Your older sisters found you highly annoying for the first 10.. maybe 15 years of your life, but they will become some of your best friends.

12. Your mom knows everything. Seriously.

13. Everything you felt in high school really doesn't matter 5 years later.

14. Spending time with Dad at Bingo pays off.... literally.

15. Don't stick keys in the electrical outlet.. it will shock you.

16. Don't dye your hair blue... it looks stupid, trust me.

17. Thank your mom for never letting you get a tattoo.

18. Also, thank both of your parents for prematurely ruining your modeling/basketball career.

19. Blind dates are only for the blind. He will be a tiny man.

20. Keep your head up, it gets better and you'll forget what was so devastating.

21. Saying "my sisters mom" never gets easier to understand.

22. LUUUUB EAACHUUTTERRRS is a cure all.

23. Brother in laws are pretty cool to have, make sure you pick them wisely.

24. Having a puppy is like being a mommy. Good thing I have the CUTEST one ever.

25. Holiday sweaters aren't included in your tuition for becoming a teacher. You have to find those gems on your own.

I'm sure there are more, but my sweet little snow pea just came and snuggled in my lap, so I will take that as my cue.


Thank you to everyone who made my birthday so special. Can't wait for my next 23 years.