To start my birthday weekend I had some amazing friends who went out to dinner with my that night. I felt a bit nervous because I really haven't had people go out of their way to come celebrate my birthday with me since I was in elementary school. Remember that statement I made to my mom on my 11th birthday? The one where I swore off pizza and would NEVER have another birthday celebration again? Well, I stomped on that one this year and chose to enjoy, celebrate myself, embrace the amazing people who have come into my life in the last 8 1/2 months, and acknowledging that I AM a gift to this world.
The lines at our original place, the Cheesecake Factory were VERY long. I had never seen these little "beeper" like objects you could take around the eating places for when a table opens up for you. Evelynn had ours and we walked to see if there was someplace else we might like. We came upon a Sushi place and decided to go there instead. Wonderful choice and GREAT entertainment. Did you know, that a good majority of first dates take place at Sushi restaurants? All 4 of us could attest for that! I know mine was and it was my first time having Sushi when I went on that date. Sushi just seems unusual to take a person to if they have never had it. Sushi generally is an acquired taste! So, while waiting for our table we were seeking out the people who looked as though they were on their first date and long and behold we spotted some. We couldn't help but laugh and giggle to ourselves while making up the conversations that were happening between the two! Oh, the simple things in life.
We ordered and shared a variety of delicious Sushi Rolls. Yum Yum. Oh how I love eating with chopsticks! Towards the end of our evening we were graced with the presents of a young guy who clearly had been drinking. He thought we "looked" like some girls that wanted to go out and have fun. Ha. Sharla was right on the ball and I LOVE that girl and her sarcasm. Way to throw it right back girl! We pulled out our sidekick names and Ev became Emily, Sharla was Lauren, and I was Abbie. Never know when you need those names! It was a fun, quiet, quaint, and very enjoyable evening. Thank you girls for helping make my birthday weekend the first of many great ones to come!

Sunday's are of course my favorite day of the week because I get to do nothing better and more enjoyable than being with my church family, hearing the word of God, and having such LOVE brought to my heart. I LOVE all who are there. I LOVE the feeling I get as I walk through the doors. I LOVE all of the changes I have seen within myself as I have opened my heart.