Kayden Anderson

Hi, readers!

It’s been too long; I miss you! We have so much to catch up on. late september to mid october is the craziest time in the fall semester besides finals week, but I feel like I’m finally in the clear!

Because this was a busy time, I didn’t get to fill you in on my 21st birthday–September 18. Let’s talk about it.

Growing up, I always loved my birthday as most kids do. About middle school is when my birthday started to be a little less fun. It became more stressful about whether my birthdays would be cool and who would show up.

As i’ve come to college, each of my birthdays have increasingly become my favorite.This birthday, my 21st, was the best yet.

My birthday was during the week this year, so I waited to have a party until the weekend. on the 18th, my best friends still made me feel so special. i came home from class to gifts, decorations and a cake. kyndle’s card even made me cry because it was so sweet.

my parents, sister, bbrother-in-law and nephew (my angel baby sheppy) came to norman. Anna, kyndle and I went to the winston and had dinner with them.I ordered my first drink. it was a 3/10 to me, but it was still cool. We also went to a chocolate shop for desserts. afterward, my parents came over, and we hung out for a little bit. My dad also brought me a card…and i cried again.

Meanwhile, kyndle and anna had been planning my party. i knew i was having a party, the day and time, but everything else was a secret. while getting ready for the party that friday night, i was so excited, I couldn’t stop talking.

When I arrived at the party, i was truly so overwhelmed with joy. i felt so loved and special–probably the most i ever have in my life. My hometown besties, college besties and my sister were all there. seeing them together and talking was so special.

We talked, laughed and took lots of pictures. My favorite part of the night was looking through my shotbook. seeing everyone’s page dedicated to me also made me emotional.

I blew out candles on my cookie cake (they know my favorite cake is cookie cake), and I didn’t make a wish. My dream come true was already happening.

i could cry thinking about it right now, and i’m not even an emotional person anymore. i felt so overwhelmingly loved and cherished, and everyone should experience that on their birthday.

cheers to 21 years! and cheers to all my friends (especially kyndle and anna) and my sister for putting up with me and my dramatics. they are the best people i’ve ever known.

keep living the dream,

kayden