Best Birthday Ever

So I am now officially a quarter-century old, and boy do I feel it. Boyfriend and I went to Panama City Beach, FL, for small vacation this past weekend, and had a great time. I know that many people, if you know anything about PCB, would automatically assume that it is trashy, but kudos to the Chamber of Commerce and all the rebuilding that is going on down there. It was like looking at an entirely new city. When we used to go down for "senior week" and "spring break" it was so nasty and unclean, but they have really turned it around! I recommend to anyone that it is nice and clean (caveat: lots lots lots of new construction) but is starting to get a little pricey!
Anyhow- rundown on gifts: Mom and Dad- coffee table and end table that I have been wanting; Aunt and Uncle: money money money~!; boss: money as well; other father: dvd's of tv shows I watched at 5 years of age. He thought it immensely funny. I did not. I am trying to move into a new home, have asked for all furniture needs before leaving, and yet, he gets me She-Ra and Rainbow Brite DVDs. Ridiculous. I am a grownup for Christ's sake, and he chooses to continue to treat me like a little child. Aggravating to say the least.
Sister is tucked away safely at college- and homesick already. Read article the other day about how cell phones are increasing the time that young adults stay homesick while at college, because they can "call home" anytime they feel like it. Oh well- I think she will be okay. Go Westerwinds.
Boyfriend is awesome, by the way, best best best birthday was solely because of him. Totally let me choose the schedule, and didnt get mad at me more than once or twice (and I think only mildly annoyed). Keeps commenting about snoring though- very embarrassing!
Well, everyone, that was my quick update- I'm still off (took Monday off to relax from vaca!) So I will definitely talk to everyone soon!

My Perfect Description

This may have just been a fun little game I played, but it most accurately describes me:
SAMantic is one of the wisest, smartest, best looking people on the planet. Or so at least she would like to think. It's not that she is vain - more that she is terribly susceptible to flattery. All Leos suffer from this little weakness. That's because, despite what astrologers are always saying about Leos and their confidence, secretly, deep down, they are a little unsure of themselves. This explains SAMantic's tendency to be strongly outspoken and extrovert one moment and quietly anxious the next.
Her close friends know all about her tendency towards self doubt. They know what a warm, genuine and generous character she can be, but they also know about her natural sensitivity. SAMantic's acquaintances, however, have no such insight. They feel sure that in her, they are dealing with a dynamic, energetic and decisive person who is it would be most unwise to cross.
She is fiery and feisty - she gives the impression of being someone who knows it all. As a matter of fact, whilst she does not know it 'all', she does know quite a lot of it. She is well read, well researched and always well presented. she cuts a dash, she has 'presence.' Heads turn when she enters the room. She is aware of the impression she makes but not entirely comfortable with it. She knows that people are responding to her big pretence, not her true personality. That's why she so deeply treasures the company of loved ones who are strong enough to see through her façade and respect her for the mere mortal that she actually is.

Rental prices should not cost twice as much as a house payment

Montgomery, Alabama homeowners: Please stop acting like your 2 bedroom garden homes are 10 bedroom mansions. 1925/month? Not bloody likely. I want to live in a nice neighborhood, convenient to a grocery store, but off a main artery, and all that is open are people asking these ginormus amount. It is a rental house! I know that we are lucky in having officers from the Air Force rent from here, but local folks who can't quite settle a house payment in addition to their student loans need some nice places too! And, Millbrook and Prattville- have y'all gone nuts? Your houses are in the country- granted, they are growing, but give me a break. If I see one more 4 br 2.5 bath in Millbrook/Deatsville area for 1595 a month I am going to scream. This is price gouging for homes- and forget that to live out there you still need 5-6oo bucks a month for gas to get to the city. Please- wise up and start pricing a little lower so that good people (namely me) can get a cute little 2 br. for under a grand!!!

Happiness

For all of my ranting and raving to friends about what I want in a man, I think I'm actually pretty easy to please. Little things- a phone call, a kiss on the cheek, a smile when I come into a room- are way more important to me than say, weekly flower deliveries (although have had these, and it was pretty nice), jewelry (have also had, VERY nice), etc. The big things I like as a surprise every once in awhile, but honestly- I would rather have a quick minute phone call to make me smile during the day. It lets me know that somewhere, someone is thinking of ME!
Plus- a man that calls when he says he will is proof that he is interested!

I don't even like Mexican

This was just really random, but I couldn't get away from Mexican food yesterday. I don't really like Mexican, but my very BF wanted to go to lunch, and she picked the restaurant. So, we run on down to the little Mexican place on Zelda, which is pretty good food but horrible, horrible service. Anyhow- so I get my totally gringa food order of two chicken soft tacos with meat and cheese, and just to spice it up a bit, some of the rice... Pretty good, and once we left, I figured- Hey, there is my quota for the month. Little did I know that I would be having Mexican THAT NIGHT FOR DINNER! My dad made tacos and wanted to eat with Mere and I, and I didn't have the heart to tell him that I had already eaten tacos that day, so I ate it for lunch and dinner. Thankfully today- we are having Wings at lunch. I dont know how much more my stomach could take!

Don't get me wrong...

I love my technology. I don't think I could live without my Razr, my iPod, my computers (yes, that is plural), TiVo, and my television, but some things are just ridiculous. See here. A big TV instead of a diamond necklace? A digital camera over some Jimmy Choo's? Bleepin' craziness. Diamond's are still this girl's best friend, and if anyone wants to get rid of theirs, please- let me know! What does everyone think about this? I think this survey is a little off.