Mission: Mama's Bday

Happy Birthday, Mama! 

I highly doubt you'll ever see this but the sentiment remains the same. 

After tossing and turning for what seemed like hours, I arose to my obnoxious phone alarm (is there any other kind?).  Ugh, already 9am? The day spared me no time...it was go go go from that point on.  After taking mi madre out for a trip to the salon, we whisked her off to some Dim Sum Lunch, where I ran into an old high school friend.  My dad and I were taking care of the check and out of nowhere I hear someone call my name.  Lo and behold, said friend was being seated a little ways away from my own table.  Well, someone pressed Play on "Awkward" because that's exactly how it was.  I never know how to behave in those situations.  How do you play catch-up in 30 seconds? We were leaving, he was with his parents being seated...what do you say? I know what I said...I said, "Hey! Kevin! How are you? What are you doing now?" aka "Hi! I'm completely shocked to see you! Explain the gist of your life to me since I'm only asking to be polite!"

Okay, that was mean, not just to be polite.  I really DID want to know what was going on with him.  We hung out in high school a few times and he's a really cool guy.  I really was interested in catching up but in that situation it's obviously not a great time to rehash the past 4 years since we last saw each other.  In hindsight, I guess I should have said, "Well, I don't want to keep you from lunch but we should definitely find some time to catch up!" Note to self: keep this in mind!

Afterwards, mamadizzles and I were craving some fresh fruit, so we made a quick stop at the A&P, which resulted in another 30 second reunion...with my beloved BFF! She had jetted off to London & Vienna last week and since she lives in NYC, it's been tough catching each other.  I now have a brunch date tomorrow...haaaay.

Now, the parents have made their way to a concert with some friends.  Um, role reversal much? Nah, it's cute.  They need to get out more and leave me be =).  In a bit, I'll be off to a birthday party for one of my friends so that'll be fun.  Is it wrong to want to cuddle in the blankets all night instead though?  Days like these just have me retreating to my den of pillows.  Mmmm, snuggle.

Yes...I am 24, not an old lady.  Time to start acting like it. Latah.



MISSION: ACCOMPLISHED