it doesn't count until you go to sleep and wake up.

So, judging by the title of my blog. It's not really my birthday until I go to sleep and wake up in the morning. But really, I'm 24. Or at least will be by the time I'm done with this blog. I wanted to update it because I've got a lot on my mind and in my heart.

I will be 24. I have never been 24 before and I will never again be 23. I feel like when it's your birthday that your life kind of starts over. Like a new year, this is more personal and is your very own fresh start. I am so looking forward to it. There's this quote.I'm going to butcher it but you'll get the idea. It's about finding out who you are or what you're supposed to do but rather it's about the everyday living. That's who you become. I love that quote. That was the gist of it, essentially. As cliche as it is Life is not about the destination but rather the journey. Since I'm spewing my "homespun" philosophies. I'm going to add this one. Your perspectives become a reality.

But really, this new year is going to be the best one. 24 is promising and holds so much. Working my way up or getting into a real job. Continuing the healthy streak I've been on and continue losing weight. Stop passing opportunities up and being a bump on a log which is so easy to become. Especially in our world in which living is easy. (Not to semi-quote Sublime)

But really, Life is good. (6 minutes until my birthday) Watching the Office, got my sissy next to me and my family is all good. That is all for now. Well really, I feel like I need to continue writing until it's actually midnight and officially my birthday.

I'll let you guys in on the birthday plans. Tomorrow- leaving the house at 6:15am to go do a 5k for the American Heart Association. Which is a group close to my heart. Then grabbing some breakfast and heading to a cemetery where I will partake in my ritual. Then it's home for some nice family time until my friends come over for a big dinner that my great Pop will prepare. Oh and ps- when I walked in the house tonight my Mom and sissy decorated the house so nice for my day. So after our big feast, us girls will head downtown where drinking and getting into trouble will begin. :] It'll be the best!

That being said, this morning was in the 60's and I went for a delicious hour long run in the nature preserve and found the ultimate dress and shoes for the birthday extravaganza. But I'm even more excited about the weather changing though. The current storm is sucking out moisture so humidity.

Oh and received great presents from my sister in law, brother and their most adorable children ever. Those kids are growing up faster then you could imagine. And got the VERY best birthday card all the way from Armenia. Made me miss him and Armenia even more. <3

Okay, it's midnight. Goodnight. Love yous. and Happy Birthday to me!!!! :]