Happy 29th Birthday

Today was my 29th birthday and it was easily the best birthday I have ever had!

On Sunday night, my friends and family took me out to dinner at Longhorn's. There were 17 people including myself. Our group made it quite challenging for the staff so a few orders got crossed up. The food was good, the conversations were comical, and the company unmatched.

After dinner, we went to a friend's house where everyone surprised me with a birthday cake from Dessert Works. That was the same place that made our wedding cake. I held Daniel as I blew out the candles. It was great to see everyone there.

Following her own family's tradition on birthdays, a friend asked me "Do you feel older and do you feel wiser?" I replied, "I certainly feel older...though I don't know if I feel any wiser." In hindsight, I guess I do feel a little wiser. I know who I am now and I am comfortable in my skin. I definitely can appreciate the small joys in life.

After work today, I came home to my son using some crayons to make me a birthday card (with the help of his Mommy of course). It was the best birthday present I have ever received! It definitely brought happy tears to my eyes.

I am truly blessed to have such wonderful friends and family. I'd like to thank Rathana, Ammara, Paul and Lyna, Lack, Sai and Nikki, my brother James and Jonell, Thoeun, Sam and Jacqui, Sayan and Judy, Joseph, my son Daniel, and last but certainly not least, my wife Tary for organizing everything. Also, a special thanks to Ammara for driving all of the way to Norwood to pick up the birthday cakes and getting me some very thoughtful gifts. I love you guys!