thank you

last night, the girls threw me a surprise congratulations party.

earlier i had been bragging to the bf that i was going to s's house for wine and baked goodies, but surprise! he showed up as well.

the evening was perfect, with angel food cake and champagne.

i am convinced that angel food cake cannot be made by mere people, that it comes from fairies and is made out of clouds and sweet sprinkles, delivered on silk, floats when not anchored to the table, and created by delicate angel hands in a special kitchen. with a lot of love. oh, i hear rumors about angel food cake "mix" in a "box" but surely that is just an old wives' tale.

and oh! how i love the bubbly. i uncorked a bottle for the first time last night. people ran and hid behind furniture; it was chaotic as i attempted to pop the cork gracefully.

we toasted and cheered to my new job, but secretly i thought:

to s, of tough love and the kind of heart people dream about, for adding infinite value to my circle of friends.

to e, the most loyal and kind friend a girl could ever hope to have, who has wishes for others beyond the wishes for herself, for always being there.

to p, my little love, of few words but much meaning, for being too big for minneapolis but perfect for me.

and last, but certainly not least, to the bf, for making my life feel a bit more wonderful, a bit more fun, a bit more.

i am a lucky, lucky girl.