You say it’s your birthday…

My mother likes to call around 6 a.m. every birthday to tell me this was the time she started feeling labor pains. My due date was October 1, so this came as a surprise. And since the house wasn’t clean, my dad vacuumed while my mom called her mother, my Bugga, to let her know I was going to arrive earlier than expected.

I was born around 4:45 p.m., and I love that my mother relives this memory with me every year. Not including the gory details, but calling at certain points during the day to remind me that 25 years ago, this was happening or that was happening.

However, my favorite story from my birthday is still how my father had (was forced?) to vacuum the entire house since my mother wanted the home to be clean for her mother and for me, their first child and bundle of joy. (No, really. I was an awesome baby. And am still awesome.)

Since I started my Livejournal in 2003, I have written a specific post for my birthday every year. It has changed a little by the year, but the message is the same. And it’s always about ten things I know, from the bottom of my heart. (You can read last year’s post here.)

So, without further ado…

10 Things I Know at the Age of 25 at 7:34 a.m. on the 23rd of September: (in no particular order)

01. A few tried and true friends are far superior to numerous fair weather friends.

02.While digital photography has taken over the market, there is still something so simple, gorgeous and unrefined about using film. Even if it’s just for fun.

03. Sometimes, all you need is a good song to belt at the top of your lungs to make your worries melt away. And sometimes, all you need is a kiss from your boy or a nuzzle from your pup.

04. Spaghetti with a meaty tomato sauce is my ultimate comfort food.

05. I will ALWAYS cry during the ceremony of every wedding I attend. (And I generally get teary-eyed when looking at friends’ wedding photos.)

06. Garden State will always be my #1 flick.

07. “Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.”

08. Rainy nights are perfect for reading, then putting in a movie and snuggling on the couch.

09. Being head over heels, crazy in love is still one of the most exhilarating experiences of my life.

10. While this past year has had its fair share of ups and downs, I know I am truly blessed. With an amazing boyfriend, supportive family, good friends,a love puppy and so much more..

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And that’s it, y’all! Happy Wednesday!