i forgot to add that that was one of the best birthdays i’ve ever had… minus the carnival my parents threw for me when i was 6 [i don’t think anything will ever top that].  BUT when i turned 20 i was living in nyc and i went back home with my boyfriend for my birthday.  we went out to eat at my favorite restaurant with all my best girlfriends.  [thinking back he was such a good sport being surrounded by girls for a whole weekend, we even made him see Mamma Mia] THEN i was surprised at my friends house with cupcakes, yummy treats, fruit, and sangria… all themed in my favorite color: pink.