Wow, my birthday. Who thought I'd ever live to see 18? I didn't. (Especially after this semester, but thats over with, so I'll leave it alone now.) And its been a damn good day. Nothing extraordinary happening, but I've just been in an excellent mood all day.

First, I woke up with a nosebleed. No, thats not good, but I still kept a good mood. I think I was too tired to have a bad one. And once I got that under control, I had a sneezing fit. It made me laugh. Then, I checked ICQ and found I had a message waiting for me that read "Happy Birthday!!" and I realized, "......shit! It IS my birthday, isnt it?? Wow." Then I checked my email, and had about 4 messages waiting for me, all wishing me the best for today :)

Next, my English final was a snap. I know I shouldn't say that (cause when I do, I always fail) but I honestly think it was easy.

Then my friend Res and I went to go see Insurrection. KICK-ASS MOVIE. Better plot than the commercials lead you to believe, reasonable special effects, EXCELLENT shots of the ships.....four stars (out of five). We came back to my dorm, I got several phone calls from relatives, and then went for a walk to see Pleasantville. Unfortunately, the times changed and we couldn't see it :( But thats alright. And in about 40 mins, I leave to go to an ice skating party (coincidental, not for my birthday).

Now, I've just been talking about the things, but its the people that made the day so great. Waking up to about 5 people wishing me a happy birthday was an extraordinary thing. Res paid for my movie ticket and Chinese food, and we had FUN. And a few interesting conversations. After discussing the sucky Plattsburgh cold, I remarked:
"Now I just have to see what winter in Nebraska is like."
"Probably snow up to their eyeballs.....and snow cows."
"What?"
"Snow cows. Like snow angels, but after cow tipping."
I've given up on people respecting Nebraska, but its still a vague attack on my boyfriend so I said simply, "Aw, c'mon, leave him alone."
"Why?"
"Do I attack Vicky? No...I attack /you/ but not her."
"But you and he are so close that attacking him IS attacking you."
"*long pause* Shut up!"
"I won this conversation, didn't I?"
"Shut up."

All done with smiles and laughter of course, but it did make me stop and think. I do see any attack on him as something I have to defend. Odd, rather new feeling. Not used to trying to protect people, whether they need it or not.

I got Rob's package today. Incredible stuff inside....just incredible :) Two translated Sailor Moon comic books, first off :) I've read the first four, but not all in one book. Usually, they're in books with other anime. Also...a Sailor Moon Art Book :) :) :) I've wanted one of those since I found out what they are. Just Sailor Moon pictures, but positively beautiful. And the books are nearly IMPOSSIBLE to find in the US. I intend to pouncesnugglehug Rob when I see him tonight :)

And last, because its the most special, Tony :) One of those web-card things, but with a poem. :) Poem really touched me. I mean....I'd had a boyfriend (if you can call him that) write a poem for me once and yeah, it was rhythmical and sounded pretty and all that....but there was no feeling behind it. The feeling...the love...I got from Tony's poem just totally melted me. Made me feel special, something I've not felt in ages. Very, very special. I've never had a real romantic gesture before like that. Occasional romantic gestures are exactly what a girl needs to feel she's still wanted :)

I've never really had a birthday like this before. Most of my birthdays involve family coming over, giving me presents, and talking amongst themselves. Today, on my 18th, I felt truly loved and cared for.....people went out of their way to wish me well. No one has ever really done that for me before. Its a really wonderful feeling.

I'm gonna leave this off now before I get any more sappy.....I just wish I could fully express what I feel about everything today. (Specially the poem :) :)

--Sare