twenty-three

Ladies and gentlemen,
...I officially feel old.

I was texting with a friend of mine a couple of days before I came to Mexico, and he said that he feared this would be the last birthday that I would be a "Miss Lee." Haha, I'm not sure if that's the case, but this year is definitely going to be lots of changes for me as I truly head on into adulthood.
My mom mentioned this at dinner today too. As we sat in the restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel (though I haven't been to Europe, that's what it feels like--as if I've stepped into Europe), and as she ate her bacalao, and I ate my risotto, she said, "이게 엄마랑, 지은이랑, 이렇게 같이 보내는 마지막 생일일수도 있겠네. 이제 부터는 일하느라 바쁘고, 그러고는 결혼생활 하느라 바쁠테고..." and while I laughed it off, I now sit and wonder.

No matter, today was a wonderful day. It's honestly been a while, but I felt right with God today. I think he was being extra generous with his blessings today in the light of it being my birthday and all. He is so good and faithful, and today I couldn't help but to smile as I spent some time with Him. It feels so good to bask in His love...I don't know why I let myself fall away, but I'm definitely going to try not to.

So, mi mamá not only took me out for a nice dinner, but she personally baked a cake for me too. Unfortunately, I didn't bring my camera (I know, smart -_-), but I tried to take a picture with photobooth...though it does it no justice.

It was super yummy :)

I wanted to take a picture with my mom, but guests came just as we finished making the cake...so that will have to wait 'til another time.

Well then, before this post gets too long, I'm going to leave. Thanks to everyone who wished me a happy birthday through facebook, emails, phone calls, gifts, and prayers. I really appreciate it and feel so grateful for the love shown to me which I do not deserve.

Oh, and last but not least...though I received it a couple days ago before I came to Mexico, I got a nook! Yay! It saved me on my 5 hour layover in Phoenix. Thanks 오빠~

It's awesome :) Everyone should get it! Then we can "lend" each other ebooks!