entry #4: quick birthday blog

Dear Diary...

Yep that's right, it's my birthday! Usually I don't look forward to my birthday but all my friends and family made me feel so special! I got so many messages from the people in my life, I feel so loved and spoiled. My mom took me out for a good sushi lunch, and later this week I will be going out with some friends for dinner and to an arcade!

I wanted to show off some of the gifts I got, but first I also wanted to give a quick update on some other things:

• I went to my first ever Halloween party over the weekend. It was fine. I didn't know anybody as my boyfriend was invited and I just kind of tagged along, but it was nice to finally go to a party and I still had fun drinking, seeing other people's costumes, and listening to the conversations. One girl there had a huge paper mache prop that she apparently spent a whole week on, it was really cool. She won best costume, obviously.
• I got 100% on my HTML coding midterm! That was pretty cool. Actual proof that I know what I'm doing here, haha. Actually, it was because of making this website that I learned a lot and improved my skills.
• Right before posting this, I applied for a job! Kind of. I actually applied earlier this year, but they said no because I wasn't close enough to graduating and to try again in November, but they took the job posting down so I directly emailed the guy I was talking with... Anyway I'm hoping for an interview but if now I'll apply somewhere else! I really hope I get it though, it's like my dream job.

Alright, quick updates done, on to presents!

Love my mom, she got me so much. Along with some money ($200! :O) the first thing was a bunch of new make-up! I've never worn make-up before, but she recently taught me a simple routine and got me my own little starter set of make-up, including rose setting spray, eyeliner, and mascara. I might make another blog post eventually showing off all the make-up I own and my routine so people can copy me if they want.

The next thing she got me was this super comfy tank top. It has a built in bra and the fabric is so soft. I've been wearing it all day, I may never take it off. I think I'm gonna need to go back to the store and buy like 20 more.

And lastly, the best gift: a little Christmas house!

I decided I wanted to make my own little miniature Christmas village. My aunt has one she puts up every year and it's so cute with all the little houses and lights and fake snow. I already thrifted a few little houses and got some fake snow, but for my birthday I asked everyone for something to build my village up! So my mom got me a little Christmas shop, as well as a little Christmas tree and some mini street lights! They're so cute and will be great pieces to build the village and fill in all the space between. Below is a picture of the little shop, I love it so much! When we get it all set up for real, I'll probably make another blog post showing it off.

Anyway, I had a pretty good birthday with even more to look forward to! Thanks for reading this post, I have a lot more planned!

Love,

Claire