The Birthday Party That No One *NEW* Came To

So, I decided to celebrate my birthday at The Monday Night Comedy Show with friends and no one really showed up. It kinda sucked.

The only few things that were good things were the sign that got put on the tables announcing my birthday (I have Andy to thank for that), and the 2 presents I got.  I also got to take a very unflattering (on my part because I was drunk) selfie with Andy. Also, a selfie with my new friend that I met at the bar and Mae.

I'm really hoping that my next birthday will be better. I really hope that my 30th birthday is even better.

It also really sucked because pretty much none of my family came, and I really missed Erin. She would've at least called me and wished me a happy birthday.

Now it's time for sleep.

-A

State Fair and crossing things off my list!

Me and my niece on the carousal

Last Saturday, August 23rd, I went to the fair and met up with my sister and my 7 year old niece. It was the most fun and exhausting experience that I had that weekend. I got the privilege of going on 3 rides with my niece since my sister didn't want to go on them.

I was going to try and get another bucket list item crossed off and go on the "Sling Shot" ride that is almost like bungee jumping, but even though I went to the fair TWICE, I didn't do it. I wished I had someone to go with me!!

Anyways, I'm pretty sure I finished my 25 new beers, since I know I've been trying any new beer that I could over the summer! I have found a few that I like and a lot that I don't really care for.

After my sister and niece left, I met up with a friend and her husband and walked around for a while longer. Right before I left, we saw the Clydesdale's waiting to go into the Colosseum, and they were SO BIG.

On the 24th, my niece came over for a sleepover, for the first time at our new place. It was really good once we got into bed. We watched The Little Mermaid and then started reading The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland, the junior version. She fell asleep by the third chapter. She was so cute.

Now it's bedtime for me!

-A

Japanese Lantern Lighting Festival

So, this is a little late, but I was able to go to the Japanese Lantern Lighting Festival on August 17th with Lindsay. It was an amazing day, although it rained for almost the whole time we were there.

The sights were amazing, and I wished they had done the flying ones as well, but they couldn't because it had been raining. I will post some more pictures below of the whole experience. We even got to see a professional Taiko Drumming group perform. They were really good.

Another one bites the dust!

-A

Me and Lindsay getting front row seats!

Before it was dark enough to see the light from the lanterns...

The Conservatory at night

FRINGE!!!!

I was able to cross another few things off of my list this past week! I was able to see 3 Fringe shows at the Minneapolis Fringe Festival.

First fringe festival and I saw some pretty awesome shows: Sole Mates: An Almost Romantic Comedy, Hermann the German: The Show That Rocked New Ulm, and The Sex(ed) Show. All of them were funny and really good. Next year, I'm going to try and go to more and maybe even volunteer!

Also, today I was able to have (I think) my first joint birthday party with my friend Lindsay. It was a lot of fun and we had a My Little Pony cake!

Anyways, who wants to help me with another thing on my list?

Looking for something

I am looking for a necklace with a small turquoise piece. Preferably with just a small design. Something that I can wear on a daily basis.
Please keep your eyes open for any and all pieces of jewelry with turquoise in it.

Thank you

-A