Finding Krista

I'm not typically a creative party person at all, but today I had a lot of fun creating something that was a little out of the ordinary... One of my dearest friends, a woman I met on a long distance relationship forum, is getting married next month.  She and I were actually able to meet up in person last November, which was amazing.  You spend so much time online with certain people, and finally being with them face to face is much like a reunion with an old childhood friend.  So when she announced the wedding, and since we have our little online group who wouldn't be able to attend, I thought why not try and do something that we could all get involved with.  And so, the online bridal shower - games only edition - was born. I started out with a pretty basic "Who Knows the Bride Best", which included the following questions: What is the wedding date?  How did she meet the groom?  Where did they go on their first date?  What does she think ...

So, it's my birthday.  Thirty-five years.  I can't even comprehend this.  Some days, I feel so much older and other days I can't believe how much time has passed.  I was talking about the last time I had been to Busch Gardens and it was 20 years ago.  TWENTY.  I graduated from high school 17 years ago.  I met Geoff 17 years ago.  I've been in my chosen career 13 years. 14 years ago, I celebrated 21 with a newer friend and spent the next 10 years celebrating with him.  He died 3 years ago, a few weeks before our birthday. It always hits me hard, but this year it hit me earlier.  Last year I felt more at ease with my birthday, and this year I don't even want to think about it. Screw cake and ice cream - I want a big bottle of wine and to listen to this song on repeat.   Wax is dripping from the frosting of the cake.  Come on girl buckle up, and don't hesitate.  Take a deep breath, and blow 'em all away....