The Big 2-5

So I'm 25 today.

Thinking about this day even a month ago kind of freaked me out. I feel like 25 is a milestone, which it is, but a weird one. I dont really get any more special privileges after this point (I can now legally rent a car), so Im thinking what's next? Kind of strange.

Enter my birthday week. I'm not stressing like I thought I would be. My birthday plans came very gradually and easily. Dinner with my dad Wednesday went well even though we had to wait to eat at Javier's for over 40 minutes, it was worth it. We talked a lot about what I talked about in my last post. My future. My dad is a good listener and I enjoy our time together. He thinks things through before he gives advice and is always on my side.

Thursday I went to dinner with with my mom, brother and Jake at PF Changs. No big deal. Thought it would be like any normal dinner. BUT, I had such a great time. Great conversation and great food. It was probably the best birthday dinner I've had since my parents got divorced. My mom was very happy and funny. I haven't seen her like that in awhile. It was just an all around special night and I'm glad I spent my time with family. No better feeling.

This morning, I woke up at 5:45 am sharp! Not sure if I was still on a high from the night before, but I woke up excited and really thankful. Do you ever have that feeling? Just thankful. It was such a nice feeling. I thought about family and friends and my job and my future and being 25. It was surreal. As I was taking the trash out at 6:15, I looked up and the sky was just a beautiful color that I've never seen anywhere except maybe a postcard. I couldnt help but think that someone, somewhere made that for my birthday! I know that sounds weird, but that's what I thought about it. Seriously, it almost made me cry. And really, how was I so chipper this early in the morning? Still perplexes me.

On the way to work, I busted out the iPhone (my favorite morning ritual) and the songs that came on during Shuffle were the most positive songs I have. "Alright" by Darius Rucker was probably my favorite and emulated my mood perfectly. The song talks about how his life isnt glamorous, but he has everything he needs in simple necessities and love. How amazing is that? Then of course OAR comes on and with "About an Hour Ago" which was really funny because its about friends on a road trip who run out of gas. Oddly enough, my friends and I are doing just that tonight after work (hopefully not the running out of gas part). We are headed to beautiful Blythe, where I am so lucky to be able to be going on my special day. Nothing more relaxing than sitting by the riv, sipping a cold one, hanging with friends and just enjoying being alive!

Its been an incredibly special 25 years and I cant wait to see what comes next!