23 Things That Happened in My 23rd Year

I’m not 24, not until this afternoon, but today is my birthday.

Maybe I will try to do this every year. Maybe not. I tend to forget things. Sometimes I’ll put reminders in iCal and then when the reminder pops up it’s usually two or three words that make up a really cryptic message that I can’t decipher. Need to work on that one.

Here’s my list of 23 Things That Happened in My 23rd Year. I tried to hit most of the high points.

1. Got engaged. That’s a big one. Kevin and I had been dating just one year, 6 months, and 19 days when he proposed to me on June 28, 2008.
2. Graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Arts in English – Writing. And I will be sitting behind a desk for the rest of my days.
3. Kevin’s parents met my parents. It wasn’t as scary or uncomfortable as I thought it might be. I don’t know why I was worried, really. It’s not like either side has a rhinoceros horn growing out of their forehead or a propensity for violence.
4. My love for politics was reignited.
5. Started writing for The Lost Ogle.
6. Quit writing for The Lost Ogle.
7. Got a temp job working for a company in OKC. Met some of the greatest people there.
8. Started blogging with aforementioned great people at Kick the Anthill.
9. Got a new job closer to home. Still working there.
10. Decided to obtain my teaching certificate. I’m still working on that one, but the decision was a really big deal. Kevin is going to be a teacher and it is a really big deal to me that we get to have vacations that we can spend together. My current situation does not allow for this.
11. Got those stinking wisdom teeth removed, thank You, Lord!
12. Found out what the issue was with my weight gain and lethargy.
13. Got that issue under control and lost 27 lbs!
14. Stood by one of my best friends as she got married.
15. Stood by another one of my best friends when she did the same.
16. Stood…just kidding. Passed Spanish 2223, woohoo!
17. Was the victim of multiple instances of vandalism. (Including one yesterday. Umm…do you think you folks might be able to take a break for my birthday?)
18. Unfortunately had to deal with friends choosing their politics over personal relationships, burning bridges, blocking me on Myspace, letting me down, and (at this point) appearing to step out of my life completely. Let me reiterate that this was one of my very best friends. I am numb.
19. Met Jolene (who admins GodlyGals with me) and had a wonderful weekend getting to know (in person) someone who has become a very dear friend to me. If I hadn’t thought it would be a tremendous burden on someone who lives thousands of miles away, I would have asked her to be a bridesmaid in a heartbeat.
20. Got to know more wonderful sisters at GodlyGals, dealt with our usual share of drama, and started a podcast for the ministry.
21. Became a member of a church.
22. Experienced my first Crumpler Christmas in Pennsylvania, then visited North Carolina and met some of Kevin’s extended family.
23. Became mildly e-famous for a few months after posting something about Sarah Palin and having people point out my resemblance to the governor.

There you go. My twenty-three things. A list of things I am thankful for might have been a little bit more appropriate if I’m going to be trying to make this list longer every year. Well, who knows what I’ll do tomorrow.

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