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September 04, 2005
Go Shorty, Its Your Berfday!
Yesterday was my 23rd birthday. I dread birthdays, and generally prefer to spend them quiet and alone. Yesterday was anything but quiet, but I ended up having an awesome day. I guess I dread it because they haven't been happy experiences in the past. First, grandma came up and took Drew and I out to lunch. We went to Siena where I ate enough food to keep me for 4 days. I felt so sick afterward, but I highly recommend this restaurant! Grandma also got me an interview outfit from the Gap and battery operated candles! After lunch I slept for a few hours and then we went to Drew's house for a very cool birthday party. I am still overwhelmed by the kindness of his family. We opened presents which included: an IPOD mini from Drew, a Le Crueset pot and two books from his parents, Victoria's secret smellies and socks from Marjorie, and a pizza stone and cool glass ball from his sister's family. Then we ate a dinner of my favorite meatballs and yummy cake. I have spent today loading music onto my IPOD and cleaning up around the house. Drew took care of the yard, something I don't seem to be motivated to do. I was really lucky to have Saturday and Sunday off this weekend, but I go back to work tomorrow. I am really enjoying my new job, and I am looking forward to going back to school and getting this whole education thing overwith. I can't wait to work fulltime and start a normal routine. On a sadder note, I think we should all say a prayer for the people effected by the hurricane. My signifcant other has taken to heated political debates online over this whole mess. I deal with my anger and sadness in a different way. I keep to myself and mourn peacefully. Everyone is different, but I just feel that people should shut their mouths and focus on saving the living and giving the dead respectful burials. I can't get caught up in the politics. It just isn't the time for that.
Posted by Jesse at September 4, 2005 07:50 PM
Comments
Sorry I broke your comments again hon, but they are fixed!
I agree it is not the time for politics, but I can't swallow the disgusting use of this tragedy as political ammunition. These people have misdirected their anger at the President when we have only our screwed up priorities to blame - on both sides of the aisle. National defense, from natural, foreign and domestic dangers should be priority number one. Each little feel-good, pork-barrel program, every special interest, every little petty partisan squabble, distracts us from this focus.
I know that your "shut their mouths" comment was directed at the venomous attacks from those who are playing this blame game, but I felt the need to explain my time spent debating these people.
I LOVE YOU!
Posted by: Drew at September 5, 2005 11:41 AM
Just checking to make sure your comments are working properly... just delete this
Posted by: Drew at September 5, 2005 11:50 AM
Testing to see if the comment window closes. Delete again... sorry!
Posted by: Drew at September 5, 2005 12:17 PM