Birthday Week

Last Tuesday was my birthday. While I still think my 18th birthday was the best so far, this one made a very close second.



I think part of the reason this one wasn't quite as good is because the celebration was spread out over a whole week. Sunday my family, my boyfriend, and I went to Maggiano's for lunch to celebrate. Maggiano's is delicious, by the way. I highly recommend their chicken marsala. My brother gave me a videogame which I have been thoroughly enjoying.

Tuesday was my actual birthday, and I spent it at school and at work. At first, the day didn't start out that great, especially when I ended up sitting by myself at lunch while my best friend (who forgot my birthday was that day) and her boyfriend looked at jewelry online. But things got better when I received a surprise visit from my boyfriend, who had previously told me he wouldn't be able to come because he would be helping his sister move. And he gave me my present, which he told me he wouldn't give me until Saturday (more on this later). He gave me a lovely pair of earrings with swarovski crystals and pearls. And then he gave me an even lovelier necklace with real freshwater pearls!!! It is very delicate and beautiful, and I am so in love with it that I wear it often.

The reason I was originally getting my present from Nate on Saturday is because his family was taking me to the Shakespeare Tavern to see Hamlet for my birthday. It was INCREDIBLE!! I always enjoy going to the Shakespeare Tavern, and Hamlet is my favorite Shakespeare play. It's amazing how much better it is when you are watching it as opposed to merely reading it. There are so many moments that seem a bit boring when you read it, but are hilarious when you see it performed. I thoroughly enjoyed it and can't wait to go again.

Friday, my present from Greta arrived from China, and I was given a beautiful matching set pearl necklace and bracelet. It's hard to choose which pearls to wear because they are all so gorgeous.

I have the promise of a night of salsa dancing as a present from another friend, and my parents are sending me to a LARP. All in all, a wonderful birthday, filled with people I love and many happy moments.