Great Birthday

Thanks for all of your birthday wishes and sweet comments about my apprehension to turning 26. I had a phenomenal day. Ten times better than I ever would have imagined.

I started the morning off with some observations at a middle school that I love. I am falling in love with the idea of teaching 6th-7th grade. The kids are so sweet and polite. The 7th grade honors class was working on a book project. The book? Written by Bell Hooks. I'm surprised at how much they said they enjoyed the book.

After observations, I stopped by Gelson's for some birthday treats. I always buy myself something on my birthday. It's a weird habit of mine.



Scharffen Berger Mocha bar? This was so rich and chocolatey. I had half and gave the rest to my sweet husband. I'm a good wife.



And a huge salad from their heavenly salad bar. I had edamame, chickpeas, red onion, green onion, blue cheese, cheddar cheese, turkey, green bell pepper, corn and garlic croutons. With some cilantro-pepita dressing. MMM.



I swear I heard angels singing.



And look what I found! I was hunting for White Chocolate Wonderful but this will do. Yes it will. I am already thinking up concoctions for this. Chocolate pb banana shakes?



After the observations and my trip to Gelson's, I went to work. One of my co-workers made red velvet cupcakes! How sweet!



My co-workers got me flowers too! So pretty!



And my friend Sam brought me an Elvis balloon that sings when tapped. Hilarity ensued!



And do you spy the Harry Potter balloon?(also from Sam) I am a huge fan. My sisters came to visit me at work and brought me the cupcake balloons. And a Starbucks giftcard. My friends and family know me so well.



And being the sweet husband that he is, my husband had flowers for me when I got home. I don't know why I was so against having another birthday, it was a great day! After work, I celebrated with many drinks! oh man...that was also hilarious.