Turning 25 - Birthday Memories

I don't really like telling people it's my birthday.  Partially I feel like people treat me differently when they know - I don't want one day of special treatment.  That's just weird.  So today actually was the first time I achieved very little birthday exposure.  Not many people knew except those I shared with - that is what I like.  No ceremony, no pomp and circumstance, just me and my day.  So as I was sitting here I thought it might be a good idea to catalog some of my favorite memories of today.  In no particular order:

• Getting a text from my little sister saying I was her favorite older brother.  I had just spent some quality time with her this last weekend, so she'd better say that.  I then told her she was my favorite little sister.  Her reply, "That would be special, but I'm your only little sister."  This I cannot deny.  lol  :-)
• Getting a call from my oldest sister who at first didn't sing Happy Birthday because it felt weird over the phone, but then decided to sing it anyway.  haha  That was endearing.
• Of course reading all of the Facebook birthday wishes and coming up with personal responses to each one.  It's a thing I do.  I don't try to understand it, so you shouldn't have to either.
• Having my Mom take me out to dinner at 9:45pm after I get home from a long day of being busy.  Went to Betos - Beef Burritos and Horchata.  Yum!
• Receiving a voice-mail from two of my best little-friends, Elizabeth (5 yr) and Rose (2 yr)  Hickman, who sang me Happy Birthday.  The cutest voice-mail I have ever received!
• Having my friend and carpool buddy Josh offer to treat me to a pizza or ice cream party for my birthday.  He also didn't tell people it was my birthday, which I was grateful for.
• Rehearsing some songs with my singer/songwriter friend Steve Walker, who's invited me to sing backup and play a little guitar.

Overall, it was a really great birthday.  I would live that day again.