2005 was the last time I could celebrate my birthday without the feeling of it being bittersweet. On September 3rd (the day after my birthday) my good friend Lance Strickland died. It was one year ago today that he passed away. I will spend some time remembering him this weekend.
Of course, I also enjoyed my 26th birthday and had a good time. Friday night we filled up nearly half of El Bajio for my "party." I was happy to be able to see all my friends there. I also got plenty of overly generous gifts. It was a good time had by all.
Alyse made me a birthday cake! I was so surprised and happy, then to top it off she and Sterling bought me a set of knives. I have to thank them and everyone else for their pouring of generosity when I felt it was unnecessary. But it is nice to be loved!
This weekend was full of events, my roommate Kyle Bollman officially moved out and headed for Oklahoma. I have my house to myself now. Don't know if I'll have another roommate; at least not in the near future. Several other friends were off to college this weekend now, and it is dawning on me that summer is over. I will just enjoy the moment and cherish the last few moments I have with my friends while they are still around. -LB
