Last night I was invited to the birthday party of a student. Stephanie is truly one of the funniest people I know. Last year I had her in class for three periods a day. (Life Management, World History and Geometry) I told her that if she was ever out of work she could get a job as a white noise machine. She is so talkative...but very hilarious! I have no doubt that one day she will be the first female professional soccer player who also moonlights as a commedianne.
The party was an ice skating party at the RDV sportsplex. She invited about 150 people, so while I was flattered to be invited, I was also one of many. She told me to bring the girl and a friend so that she could skate too. So I did.
I realized a few things...first off...well...Im OLD! Young as I may feel, im actually almost 40! (gasp) Nothing like spending a few hours with youth and giggling and flirting and high energy to hammer that fact home.
Secondly, I was reminded why I love high schoolers. And that is because they are FUN! Truly they are! Life is an adventure! I dont remember being like this in high school. I was much more reserved and quiet ( I know...I know...hard to fathom isnt it? I found myself in college!) They made me laugh by mugging for the camera, doing silly tricks on the ice, and just being lighthearted and comical!
Lastly, I realized that while I felt wistful for youth, I also was very happy to be where I am right now. I remembered that God has blessed me so graciously with a husband and a child and a career that I love...these are bonuses so to speak. God doesnt have to be gracious to me, but He is. And I am grateful for it. 
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I love you P.Shivs!!!!!! Thank you so much for coming! It was so much fun having you there and finally meeting my friend Cahlin... To her it was like meeting someone famous because I talk about you allllllllllll the time haha ( now that I think about it... it's kinda stalker-ish...) no no im kidding lol. but thank you so much for the pencils I will write like I've never danced before!!!!!!!!!!..what?
i love being where i am but more being where i am and loving it. i hate ice skating....i was a roller skating girl.....the real kind - four wells not in-line!
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