Is it rude for me to say that? I know that there are a lot of people who look to the internet as a refuge from their abysmal realities... I guess I can say that I used to be that person, but life through me a second wind and now I'm winning (You can win too!).
So much has changed since the cynical little me from 2013. Sure, I still have my flaws and angst... but this year is already so different in so many ways.
In point form, here's what's different:
- I turned 21. I didn't cry on my birthday because of sadness.
- Ben and I are now engaged. WAWAWIWA!
- My originals band keeps getting better and better and I'm so excited to pounce on the industry and get out there!
- I'm still a poor uni student
- I'm still a waitress/bartender
My birthday took place on the 10th of January and consisted of a feast of pizza, cocktails, cake and much much dancing! It's a really weird thing for me when your own father encourages you to get wiggly-wasted... but don't worry, I didn't. That ain't ma' thang.
It was so good seeing so many friends I hadn't seen or had the chance to catch up with for ages! The night also involved getting into an arm wrestle with Felipe's girlfriend Leah, and then losing said arm wrestle (don't worry guys, I've already started my new workout plan to smash her in future LOL).
On my actual birthday (14th of January), my bestfriend El took me out to do the River Walk and have brunch. She just knows me so well! I ended up demolishing my food, and then eating the rest of hers. Whatever, it was my birthday! And I don't regret it hahaha. The food was amazing. We went to a local cafe in my hometown called "Henri Marc". If you live in Western Sydney check this place out!
When I got home, one of my favourite white lace dresses was laid out on my freshly made bed and next to it was a large envelope. On the front it said, "1) Do not read the letter inside until 3pm 2) Inside is something to keep you occupied in the mean time P.S. Keep the dress with you, You'll know when to put it on". Inside the envelope was The Hobbit on DVD which kept me well entertained until I could finally open the letter from Ben at 3pm. I'm famous for crying on my birthday. And that I did. About a paragraph through Ben's letter I was already sobbing, it was seriously so sweet. I'm sorry to ramble on about it. But it was. On the following page of the letter was a code breaker and some clues to help me on my way for a scavenger hunt planned by Benjamin himself! It took me almost an hour to crack the first code, to which i almost broke down and cried because it was so hard! But i ended up solving it and then went on my way to going to different destinations collecting hidden clues that'd lead me to the next. Some of these include Ben and my first kiss, our first date, our first candlelit dinner and so on... It was exhausting but the clues eventually led me to Ben's house where he was waiting for me in his backyard which he decked out with lanterns, a rug and an outdoor movie theatre. It was so sweet!
Cue second set of tears of joy! Haha. I've never experienced anything like this before. I have never felt so loved like this. Ben seriously hit the nail on the head with all the meticulous details he took into consideration. I was already set for the night, but there was more. After gorging on olives (my love), salami, hummus and crackers, he then cooked dinner for the two of us! It was a delicious pasta, he made the sauce from scratch! I'm so proud, haha.
He then brought out more gifts for me, a new water bottle that had owls on it (i have a bit of crazy obsession for owls), and The Vow on DVD. So we put that on and started watching it while mosquitos had fun chewing on my face and legs. But whatever, the night was perfect.
About an hour through the movie he turns to me and says, "I need to pee". So we pause the film, and he goes inside. I think nothing of it. I just play around on my phone. You know, whatevs. When he returns, he gestures me to get up and hug him. So we stand there hugging for a while, he then looks at me and says, "I know you don't like ageing, so I wanted to give you something that would make you happy on your birthday". That's when it happened. He dropped down on one knee and pulled the ring out. I couldn't believe it was happening. "Yes!" I shout, "Oh my gosh! isdfjksjskdf... What do I do now?" "Put the ring on?" "Put it on me!" So on goes the ring, and we hug and we kiss and i CRY for the THIRD time. Hahaha. It was seriously the most beautiful moment. We spent the rest of the night showing his parents, then waking up El to show her, and then showing my parents. It was the best day. And I don't even think I'll ever be able to have a better day. I have no excuse to be sad on my birthday again, ever. LOL.
As a last treat, on the following saturday my best friends blindfolded me and surprised me with a picnic and pool sesh! It was so much fun. I love them. Seriously, this is how I can tell my true friends from the rest. That is, they greet me with food. Hahaha.
So now I've got a degree to finish, and lot's and lot's of planning to do! Hopefully I'm a little more consistent with my blogging this time around. But don't hate me if I fail to give a wholesome update until next year. Haha.
