The Best Day of Birth!

Dear DC,

One week from today (or I think it's midnight now, so one week from yesterday) is the blessed day of my birth. I will be turning the big 2-4 on June 3rd!

I feel OLD. Seriously, I am watching the wrinkles deepen on my forehead and it's driving me nuts - I am not kidding, they are there. Even Kyle admits that they are there and he's usually too nice and loving to agree with me.

So as I look back on my long and sage life, I can't help but reminisce about my all-time favorite birthdays - or at least the ones I can remember in my old age.

5 years old - Princess and Prince Birthday. My mom made the princess hats as long cones with fabric hanging off the ends for the girls and crowns for the boys. She also made the most amazing pink ice cream cake in the shape of a castle. It's really quite easy if you buy the blocks of ice cream. You put three blocks vertical and top them with waffle cones and then use graham crackers to make the drawbridge. I still remember how excited I was to see it.

8 years old - I took a bunch of friends and went out to the Remington Carriage House Museum in Cardston, AB. We even got to ride in a horse-drawn carriage. Why I was so interested in carriages as an eight-year-old? Who knows - I've always been a huge nerd. I'm surprised I haven't yet had a Star Trek or Chess themed birthday. Heck, even a spelling bee birthday wouldn't be out of my nerd zone. We also ate at the '50's diner in Cardston called Pizza's 'n Cream. Oh, and I got baptized into my church...that was pretty cool.

16 years old - My friends came over to my house and filled up my entire room with balloons. When I opened my door they just came flooding out!! It apparently took them hours to do it. Not only was this one of the nicest things anyone had ever done for me, it was also a complete and total surprise. I think it's the only time I have been truly surprised! My mom also had a surprise party planned for that year me but she spilled the beans when I got mad at her because I didn't think she had planned anything. Teenagers are so awful sometimes.

23 years old - Kyle sent me flowers at work...so sweet! We also had a family dinner at Kyle's mom's house in Utah. Sometimes the simplest birthdays are the best.

So here's to another year and another birthday and another wrinkle.

With "One year older and wiser too" Love,

Julia

Broadway Here I Come!

Dear DC,

Watching TV last night, I was inspired to tackle my next project. Fox had a show on called Glee about a high school glee club (show choir). It was so infective I couldn't stop singing and dancing all night. I took a shower just to have an excuse (like I need one) to sing rock songs in a Broadway style at the top of my lungs. It was so fun I think I'll do it again today....

In spite of being disappointed that I will have to wait until fall to see the next episode of my soon to be favorite teen show, I caught the musical bug, fortunately not of the swine flu variety.

I became inspired to write a musical myself....U2: The Musical. Ok, so I'm still working out the title. And if any of you are even considering stealing this idea, I am 100% sure that it's not an original idea, it is based on the Mamma Mia! formula, and some guy already has u2musical.com secured. Bummer.

None of this will stop me from achieving Broadway producer/writer/star greatness. Rather, co-writer...I think Kyle will get in on this too as he is the resident U2 expert.

I have several story lines swirling in my head accompanied by possible songs such as the love torn duet "One", the stop-everything-and-dance-in-the-streets anthem "Get on Your Boots", and the everything-is-resolved number "Beautiful Day." Just imagine what wonderful Broadway productions these songs will make when matched with the essential overacting and cheesy choreography.

All I need now sign off from Bono and The Edge. Maybe I can get that through Oprah....or Obama!

With "I have copyright issues" Love,

Julia

Stuck in a Moment

Dear DC,

Well, as my great partner in crime announced, I am gainfully employed! Oh oh oh it’s magic! After so long, and so many resumes, and so much waiting it has finally happened. I can finally sit back at night and enjoy watching TV without stressing out a little during commercial breaks.

Some people get stuck in a rut. I suppose you could say that is what I’ve experienced. Last year I got a job, then not. Got a job again….then not. For a long time, it just seemed like I was stuck in a moment. Well, now I am happy. Extremely happy and couldn’t ask for anything more. (Unless someone wants to buy me an xbox360) I can start living life and enjoying it. Of course getting a job doesn’t mean that all the other stresses in life will just go away. But with the unemployed stress out of the way, I say, bring it on.

I suppose from all of this I have learned a great deal of patience. Patience is the key. Oh, and when you sit on a couch for a few months, make sure you rotate the couch cushions.

It feels good. I wouldn’t mind being stuck in this moment for a long time.

With, where’s my paycheck, love
Kyle

Celebrate Good Times, Come On!

Dear DC,

Do we have reason to celebrate!!! Let me count the ways:

• We visited Utah and Kyle's family...and miss Utah (who would have thought).
• Kyle officially graduated with the ceremony and funny hat and all!
  
• We had a yard sale in Utah and got rid of all the leftover stuff.
• We made money off the yard sale!
• Oh, and KYLE IS OFFICIALLY HIRED!!!!

Yeah, I couldn't forget that last one. It's been a busy and eventful week.

Each one of those almost deserves it's own post, but we'll lump them together for now.

So thanks Utah and thanks DC. We're even more entrenched in DC now that we don't have junk anywhere else and we are both gainfully employed here.

But we do miss family and friends so come visit....our tile floor and air bed in our little basement apartment is open to you.

With HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY Love,

Julia