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Some of my friends gave me gifts last night.
I got a massive overdose of calories from Soubanh's cooking. They served me my two most favorite pies in all the world: German Chocolate Cream Pie from Marie Calendar's, and Pumpkin Cheesecake from Tim's. I ate myself into a state of exquisite discomfort.
They gave me flowers, books, wine, chocolate, a sushi serving set, bath salts and lotion. Call me Spoiled. Apparently my deepest delights are well known to those who know me. Who wears her heart on her sleeve?

Also? The river trip, the one I have no photos from? Very fun. We nearly died repeatedly. We rented a six-man raft for 7 women. Me and Jenine rowed to keep us out of danger...ostensibly. We used our powers to hit all of the most dangerous spots we could find. No one fell out, though, although we did receive a beating from overhanging branches on several occasions. I think Kara will bear the scars from that for her entire, oh...week, at least.

My resolution for this next year of my life, is to be worthy of the friends that God has given me. I have a large circle of people who love me deeply and well. This is something that they do selflessly and often. I live my life with the full assurance that I am propped up by people who are willing to love me with their resources, their time, and their hearts.
How did I get to be so blessed? So often I am flighty, distracted, and inconsiderate to these people. Their example humbles me. I want to be made better by the consideration of it.