I am Old and Wise Now

I turned 23! On August 10th! It was a weekday, so not a day of great adventure, but I have never received quite so much free food in my life. Every time I turned around, someone fed me something. From G, I received all his stamp cards for local businesses, effectively giving me free coffee and cupcakes for a week. O the loot!

One of my students, as per my policy for those who do not have their homework, drew me a picture, of myself, which may be my favorite student picture to date... I took a photo of it for you, internet. I don't know how to make it zoom, but if you do, you will see a little speech bubble next to my head that says, "My name is Rebecca Lovering Johnson. Today is my birthday. Also, I talk to myself very often in class." (not false) and the writing down at the bottom left says, "Happy birthday!! and!!! you don't look this fat."

What more can you ask for on a birthday?

The stream of loot continued as boxes came from the Mother- and Fatherland. I am infinitely better attired and accessoried now and look as classy as can be. May all of you with birthdays have been likewise pleased by them and their attendant riches.