Just about 3 years ago at this time, my hair started to fall out. I had 1 treatment of chemotherapy and my skull ached. Nate was over and I asked him to run over to CVS to buy an electric razor and off my hair went.
Now, I'm sitting in my cozy apartment reflecting on the greatest week of my life. Who would have thought turning 30 could be so exciting?
Well, when I think about what my 30's mean for me, I think about my life with Nate. My little niece Caroline growing to be a kid! I think of maybe even some kiddies for me! I think of how much stronger and smarter I am today than those crazy days in my 20's. They were fun (except for some time while I was 26/27), but they were a mess!
My birthday was February 17 and I actually thought my mom and sister were only celebrating with me by having a small quiet dinner at my moms house. I should have known better!
On February 11, I got ready to go out to dinner with Boosh and Nichole and Nate said "you know Kar, you should go all put tonight. Put on a dress, some heels, get all done up!" Nate normally doesn't suggest what I should wear, but I didn't flinch. I thought it was a fabulous idea!
By 8:30pm we were headed out the door for dinner. The host took us back to our table.... To find my whole family and best friends yelling "Surprise!!!". I was shocked!
My birthday began the week before I turned 30 and didn't end until the weekend after. I was spoiled!
The night of my birthday, I went home to Pompton Plains for a night with my immediate family - my love, Nate the Great, Mommy, JB, Dana, Steve, Caroline and the Saginario's. Little Carmen played the guitar (he's amazing), and my mom made rump roast. It was the best. Until it was time for presents. I thought the surprise party was my present!
I opened up a box, to find another box. As I unwrapped the paper, I saw it. CHRISTIAN LOUBITIN. HOLY CRAP! I started crying. I started shaking. To some, these are just heels. To me, these are the Holy Grail. The most amazing shoes on the planet. Black patent leather. With RED SOLES!
The next day, February 18th, Nate and I hurried back to the city to meet my girls from college. Allison, Ricky, Meaghan and Tim arrived and we were going out to hit the town! We went to a fancy brunch, then off to the Beer Garden at the Standard Hotel. Took some time to rest after day drinking and had a fabulous dinner then drinks at the Maritime. What a night - it was fabulous!
I truly cannot thank Nate, my family and friends enough for giving me the best birthday a girl could have. And it's not just because I had an amazing party, and got the most beautiful shoes a woman could ask for, but because for a whole week, I was surrounded by people whom I love and I know love me right back. Healthy or not healthy - my friends and my family make me who I am and have been my support system through everything.
So thank you everyone! I love you all!
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