Yesterday was the mark of the 27th year that I have been alive. I'm very happy to have made it thus far and intend on keeping that going for quite some time. I wasn't really feeling at all in the birthday celebration mode. Considering this year alone I have had an engagement party, bridal shower, bachelorette party and wedding. That is a hell of a lot of celebrating me and my life. I just basically felt a little drained on, well... me.

I tried to keep my birthday quiet - I didn't tell anyone at work that my birthday was coming up, and I never set up plans or spoke of having a birthday party. Somehow though, I came into work yesterday and I received flowers, cupcakes, cards and endless praise and endearing sentiments. Devin also set up a birthday party for me at the neighborhood strip club and we and about 12 of our friends came out for some decent bar food, drinks and boobs.

Both legs of the day were very unexpected and wonderful. Although sometimes I might not feel up to celebrating me, it's nice to feel loved and give love back - no matter what the occasion.