I woke up before my alarm (which is set for 6.30), so I lay there for a while just basking in the joy that it was my birthday (as you do- I know you do). I could already tell it would be a good day, because I was awake pretty much immediately and I made sure I fell asleep the night before listening to Jemma Rix's "Defying Gravity", so I was definitely going to wake up in a good mood!
Then I thought, because my parents are here for the day and I wasn't sure if my alarm would wake them up (and I am a kind and considerate daughter :P), that I should take my phone off the charger and put it next to me so I can turn my alarm off as soon as it goes off.
You can imagine my surprise when I picked up my phone and saw I had a message! It was a birthday present from Bianca, which made me smile. Then I did my morning routine of checking twitter (where I found first birthday tweet from Kelly), Facebook and emails (I was checking for reviews, not birthday messages. I think there was one or two).
Then my alarm went off (my alarm is Delta Goodrem's You will only break my heart) and I got up only 20 minutes after that (that's pretty good- lately it's been sometimes up to an hour). Mum was up, so got first birthday hug and when I got out of the shower, Dad was up and made me pancakes for breakfast. My grandmother called, so I got to talk to her and I got a few more messages and found a few more tweets- like my sunrise photo from Miccy!
They gave me presents as I got ready for school (a lamp for my lounge room, and two DVDs- Princess Diaries 2 and season 5 of Gilmore Girls, FYI- from my grandmother, who had given her present to my mum beforehand).
My walk to school of a morning isn't long, I usually get to listen to maybe a song and a half between my house and school, so it's a decision I have to make carefully each morning- which song will start my day? Today, with my mood, it was an easy choice- Delta's Sitting on top of the world!
I had an 8.30 am playground duty, which isn't too bad, I actually kind of prefer it, because then I'm done for the day. Several kids wished me Happy Birthday as they arrived, which was very sweet of them. I didn't really expect them to remember, especially the primary kids, who I don't see much.
My parents came to the school today, my Dad had arranged to come visit some classrooms and demonstrate the trumpet and cornet. I'm a very proud daughter and my Dad's a really good musician, so I was thrilled. The kids all loved it, and kept telling me all day I have the coolest dad (I agree. Well, maybe not the coolest but definitely one of the best!)
I kept getting more and more excited throughout the day, feeling increasingly loved as I got Facebook messages from family and friends; messages and phone calls from family and friends; twitter messages from friends... and Wicked cast members! I kept telling the teachers at school, and they were amazed.
(This is actually a symbol of love from my sister). The teachers gave me cake at recess and a lunch (I'm special) and I got a present (a journal) from one of the office ladies (and flowers), and a book from my Head Teacher.
And then after school, mum and dad took me shopping for the other half of my bday present, and I got seasons 5-7 of Scrubs. Then we had dinner at the pub, I came home, watched Delta Goodrem's State of Origin performance and caught up on Twitter, Facebook and email conversations (more reviews- yay!) and now here I am writing this!
And now I'm going to bed. I did get a bit teary whilst out tonight knowing mum and dad are leaving tomorrow, but overall, I'm counting this as one of my top birthdays- maybe even the top!
Here's hoping the rest of the year is going to be half as good!
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