I am so happy right now.
Instead of my birthday being the drag it usually is, it has gotten off to a fantastic start. Last night, Dio took me to dinner at Pepe's, home of the best chili con queso EVER! During dinner, I got the idea of going to Cafe Iberco for dinner on my birthday. I called Daddy to tell him and I got on his ass about not telling people it was my birthday and that we were going out that night. On Tuesday, I forwarded him a list of people I wanted him to invite and he told me he was on it and not to worry. But I did anyway... because I am neurotic and that's what I do. So after berating Daddy ("I asked you to do one simple thing!") we hightailed it out of Pepe's.
Since we got out of dinner kind of late, I told him I no longer wanted to see the movie. I hate walking into a movie after it is well underway. He started to fight me on this, saying we would make it in time... very panicky and strange. He pulled in with a few minutes to spare, but not until after we fought the entire way there. I still got to see 50% of the previews but missed the annoying commercials. Hey movie bitch, didn't I just pay $9 to sit in here? Why are you subjecting me to commercials? I don't want to "Do The Dew!" I am quite happy with my current razor and NO, I don't want your fucking perfume, Madonna! As for the movie, Closer had brilliant dialogue, but Julia Roberts is such a whore, I wanted to crawl through the screen and gouge her eyes out.
He was driving like a total grandpa on the way home, so I called him out on it and he gave me some weird ass excuse. Um, ok. Then he said he was thirsty and had to stop at Walgreens. He kept getting text messages and one cryptic phone call. Something about 20 and see you tomorrow. It roused my suspicion, but when I questioned it, he said something about plumbing parts, going into the fine detail he always does, making me very sorry I asked.
He said he wasn't feeling great and wanted to go lay down with me for a bit after the movie. So we went to my house. I got upset at him for trying to park in my roommates spot. He was like, "Bethany chill, I just need to pee and then I will move the car." I grudgingly agreed. So we go in, and I open the door to the kitchen and see my rock candles lit on the counter top, I am like what the hell, then a huge shout of SURPRISE!!!!!
Oh my God! I have never been so shocked in my life! The kicker is that my birthday is today, so I was not expecting ANYTHING like this! About 20 of my friends were there. Daddy rounded everyone up and him and Dio planned it to a T. I felt like such a dick for getting mad at Daddy earlier and for fighting with Dio. After about having a bloody heart attack, I sat in the hall with my head in my hands, feeling a mix of shock, contempt for being a bitch, and pure gratitude. I have never had someone do anything that nice for me before. Daddy bought alcohol, a huge cake and 2 huge balloons, a 2 and an 8. I have always, always wanted a surprise party. It was like something out of the movies.
This is the letter I wrote to all the attendees this morning:
I want to thank everyone who came to surprise me last night. As you could tell, I was pretty damn surprised! I have never felt so special and loved as I did at that moment. This will mark my best birthday to date and I think that is due to the amazing friendships I have made during my time in Chicago. I hope you realize what last night meant to me. I love you all and feel blessed you have come into my life.
... and to the co-conspirators:
My Daddy - You are my best friend. I can't imagine my life without you and I never want to. You are one of the most fantastic people I have ever known and the fact I get to talk to you for hours and see you everyday makes me one of the luckiest people around. Your intelligence and sensitivity are unparalleled. I love you more than words can say. Papa... can you hear me?
Dio - Just the thought of you brings a huge grin to my face. How did I get so lucky? In the short time I have known you, you've become a hugely important person in my life. You treat me with such respect and regard... and always manage to make me feel beautiful. I hope you are around for many birthdays to come. I adore you.
And here is Daddy's response:
Yes papa, I hear you... I am so glad you had such a good time!!! I really wanted to do this for you because in the past I have not shown in my actions how much your friendship means to me, and I knew that this was the perfect way to make up for at least some of the fantastic, loving and unexpected gifts you have given me over the relatively short period of time I have known you. Once again, I am so glad we pulled it off without a hitch and you were so surprised and so happy. Can't wait to have more fun tonight. Happy Birthday!! Love, Pops
I think 28 is going to be a stellar year!