And the beat goes on.

Twenty years ago today, two beautiful twin girls were born. A decade later, and a decade ago, on their 10th birthday, Teagan and Kira (the twins), myself and some of our other friends splashed in a pool and ate cake to celebrate their double digits.

Now, the year is 2010 and I turned twenty back in January, which was weird enough in itself, but now, these girls who I have known for A DECADE are turning twenty. I was at their 10th birthday party... how did this happen? I am sooo confused about where the time went.

Today is just one of those days that makes you realize that you can't hold on to the present. It becomes the past so quickly, you often don't even notice that it is gone until a decade has gone by. I am sitting here, thinking about all the memories that have been made in the last ten years. The twins and I have gone from being little girls, to being independent, strong, intelligent women.

On my 10th birthday, Teagan and Kira came with me to the city to celebrate, and today we are celebrating their twentieth in the same city. And a decade from now, who knows where we will be, but the memories of the last decade will stay with me FOREVER!!!

"And I ask myself about the present: how wide was it, how deep was it, and how much was mine to keep." -Kurt Vonnegut


And the beat goes on.


Happy Birthday Teagan and Kira! You ladies are amazing and I love you both!!! Looking forward to the next ten years!!!

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The Brunette

Sleepless in San Francisco

So I have literally gotten 10 hours of sleep since Monday. Oddly enough I feel fine. I simply can't say no to a good time, so of course Monday night I was out with the girls, and Tuesday was dinner for Kristen's birthday, the Shannon and Seniore's, to catch up with a friend that I never see. Haha

Then of course I couldn't say no to Wino, I love all my wine-aholic friends WAY TOO MUCH!

Then I realized that I had less than 24 hours to prepare for my Egyptian Culture Midterm.

Lass than 24 hours to memorize nearly 8000 years of history. Sounds impossible?

Thanks to a pot of coffee, two cups of highly caffeinated tea, endless distractions and Mr. U.V.'s help I am pretty sure that aced my midterm.

Sure I finished studying at 6:30 this morning and got in the shower and then left for school, and sure I have had just barely a single nights sleep in the last week, but that is just how I roll. And thank god I can balance my time, because I don't think I could live any other way!

I am not sure when an opportunity for sleep is going to present itself, I have a social tonight and "Philanthropic Beach Clean Up" in the morning... but eventually I will find a way to catch up. Anyways, I am out for now, until next time...

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The Brunette

Decade Number 3

So it happened... I am twenty! Last week was so much fun and all my friends made it one of the best birthdays I have ever had. Sunday night I went to the Shannon (Surprise Surprise) and hung out with all the crazy Spuds. Monday, I started school and began getting back into the swing of things academically.

Wednesday... the night before my BIG DAY I went to Mallory's for Wino Wednesday and began celebrating. At mid-night the entire house sang happy birthday to me and it was so sweet! I still cant believe that I am 20 years old, but all the more reason for me to run this town.

The birthday festivities continued all the way through the weekend, Friday night I went out to dinner with Kristen, Jessielyn and Erika at Panta Rei, (The best Italian restaurant in San Francisco) and then I was surprised by a bunch of friends back at the house, including Tashina.

I was sooooooo happy to see her, it was so cool that she drove up to San Francisco from Ventura for my birthday.

Saturday night I went to Seniore's with my mom, Erin, LeeAnn and Jessielyn. Always the fanciest of times. And then it was back to the Shannon for a birthday/wedding celebration for some of the regulars. We drank and danced and drank more until the bar was closed.

Essentially, the week was AMAZING... I wasn't okay with turning twenty, but now I know that this year is going to be one of the best I have had yet. Until Next time...

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