It WAS my birthday

The only thing I hate about time is that it passes by. I can remember so clearly when I turned 19 and became 'Legal' in Canada. I was happy to finally NOT be the one who couldn't go out. Now, 3 years later, I am 22. It sounds so weird to say it 'Twenty Two'. #Bleh! Leaves a bad taste in my mouth even. lol

I turned 22 on Sunday August 14, 2011 and as opposed to our usual over-crowded and busy birthdays, Ifie and I had a very 'sweet' birthday with two of our friends coming from outside Montreal for the weekend and our baby sister (who turned 13 yesterday *wails*). Happy Birthday Debbie the teenager! 

After dessert at 'Juliette et Chocolat', Shopping in the Underground City, Partying in what has to be the 'Black' club that I have ever felt the safest in,  I was already satisfied. How lovely that our birthday was on a Sunday we started off our celebrations at Church where a guest Gospel Performer had been invited. Following this with an 'All-you-can-eat' Indian Lunch at 'the' best Indian Restaurant in Montreal, Le Taj, I must say we had so much Naan bread that I feel like we should have paid even more. lol. Ending the day with cupcakes from 'the' best cupcake store in Montreal 'Le Glaceurs' at the water front, I was beyond content. 

It was so hard to say good bye to our darling Lohi and Toke because the laughs and talks we shared on the weekend were epic. I'm only 7 days into being 22 and I'm already seeing life differently. This birthday, I even responded to EVERY SINGLE message from Facebook, Twitter, BBM and Texts--- it felt amazing. I don't care that people say it's seemingly meaningless. I felt loved and I LOVED replying to each message! as easy as it was for someone to write me a message they could have decided NOT to, so, I feel they deserve a Thanks or Two.

On that note, I say a big Thank you to my parents for 22 amazing years; My siblings for more joy that I can imagine, My extended family for the madness that we have created and continue to create, My Friends for taking me as I am and never failing to point out when I'm being unreasonable.

And the biggest thank you to My Heavenly Father for the opportunities I've been given in life, the mistakes, the blessings, the laughs, the cries, the abilities, the skills, the family, the friends, the fights, the make-ups, the flaws, the fears, the confidence, the joys and the laughter. For things I fail to Thank you for Lord and for 22 years of my life, I say Thank you and I ask that this year be the start of many more things that are guided by Your Hands.

I'm tearing up a bit as I post this because I keep remembering that My friend Uche didn't make it to 22, she would have been 22 on July 22, 2011 but she passed on June 20, 2011. It has taught me not to take anything for granted. 

It really doesn't matter what you do with your life, what matters are the people who are there to share it with you.

Happy End of the Week people and thanks for being a part of my life!!

And no one should call me old or else..... lol... iJoke! iKid!

My first pair of white shorts and I LOVE them

She wears green ALL the time (well cuz it matches her eyes),then lies that it is NOT her favourite colour. *side eye*

A little TOO Dramatic

2 ladies, in 2 pictures at 22!

With Blogger Lohi

Somehow  I thought I had wings

Who says partying is OVER-RATED?

So many more but, I'd rather not have a picture overload! lol

We went to La Ronde yesterday for Debbie's birthday and my body still aches from the roller coaster rides yday. I'll update on the day later! For now, #TGIF and have a Safe weeekend!

Yours Truantly,

Ij