Twenty Six and Other Adventures

Today was a very fun day in Bekahland! I went to the zoo with friends to celebrate Sarah's birthday. (Happy birthday again, Sarah!) I haven't been to the zoo since junior high, probably, and it was very fun. It was also apparently slightly more sun-infested than I realized. I'm sporting an interesting (yet ridiculous) v-shaped burn...and a cap sleeve tan on my arms. GREAT. How festive.

Today is "Clean Up Your Room Day" - a day that couldn't make me happier. I realize this may be hard for some of you to believe, but I used to have the MESSIEST room in the world. One time I actually ran down the hall to escape the toppling of a plastic tower, because I placed ONE too many things on it. My parents looked surprised to see me dashing into the living room and even MORE surprised to hear the crash that followed. Mom frequently greeted me on a Saturday with an announcement of "It's time for an Arthur on your room." Arthur the Ant-Eater was one of my books, and Arthur had a messy room. One of the chapters of his story talked about how his mother sequestered him in his room all day until he cleaned it. One day I decided that I was tired of Arthur days, so I just cleaned it up once and for all and I've been pretty tidy ever since.

Here's a glimpse into turning 26. The gray hair had gotten the best of me and I began to go red. Adulthood had gotten the best of me and I hand-picked this festive tart burner for my home. (Still have it, still love it!)

Mom found this at the Rescue Mission - a Redbook issue from the month and year of my birth. Next to this picture I wrote "I'm an official antique."