The night of March 30th was memorable and perhaps, could certainly be remembered as a cornerstone of my life.  In the American culture, a sweet sixteen has symbolized a new start; the beginning of a journey, the beginning of freedom, the beginning of understanding.  And sure, a dinner at Mimi's and a movie at AMC may seem quite mundane, but being surrounded by friends and family, made it everything.

Dinner wasn't exactly 5 stars but the people were.  Thanks for your planning, Mom!  All smiles, all laughs, all love ;) I couldn't have asked for more.  From silly jokes to the spreading excitement of an upcoming NY trip, the atmosphere seemed tense at first, but knowing my talkative and outgoing friends, that slowly melted away.  Spring break has brought the best out of all of us: the sense of relaxation and just plain hanging out.  I wish I took more pictures, though I grumbled at my mother's incessant camera-snapping, because a year from now, those pictures would've been priceless even if I'm not exactly photogenic...

The Knowing wasn't all that bad, but for a person like me, some of the scenes were nerve-wrecking!  I'm sure Kevin can attest to my fear..haha.  But anyway, the movie was pretty cheesy in the end, but Monsters vs. Aliens would've been far more unbearable........

I want to thank everyone for their presents (: and their time!  You all have no idea just how much it means to me, especially cards!  In the imminent future, when we all move on with our lives and we go our separate ways, those cards will always be with me...And coming right up, PICTURES! 

haha. Fail ordering of appetizers..

hehe.

I couldn't have asked for a birthday more sweet.