Jan. 22nd

STUDIO 48 – The Lady Dawgs came up short. They played pretty well, but couldn’t finish. Final score: 65-64.

I want to take a quick moment to tell everyone who took time out of their Sunday to wish me a happy birthday how much I appreciate it. It has been a great day. It really makes me feel good to know how many people thought of me today (even if it was the FaceBook that reminded them). Thank you all so much.

I went out with S@m, Deen@, Ry@n, K@tie and Ky!e last night to the bowling alley. As if my game weren’t evidence enough, I will be the first to tell you that I am not a bowler... at all! But I did tie S@m in the last game. It was nice spending time with a group of people that I usually don’t spend that much time with. None of their stories were re-runs like often happens when you hang out with your closest circle of friends.

This morning I went to church and to K-bob’s for lunch with our neighbors. Again, it was nice to hang out with some different people. It turns out that they are not just looks. They are actually fun to talk to and hang out with as well. After lunch I made my way over to the coliseum for the game.

It is now 8:41 pm and the closest thing to alcohol that I have consumed since turning 21 is the rum in my tiramisu at the Olive G@rden. My dad asked me if I wanted anything, but I felt weird ordering it in front of my parents and especially my brothers. I’ll get over that eventually, but for now, we’re taking baby steps. I still want to set a good example for my younger brothers. I have done a good job of being prudent in my habits prior to being 21 and I think I will now show them how to live a responsible lifestyle post-21.