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So today is my 23rd birthday! I'm quite excited to report that I went to the zoo today, and had a super time. Derrik was so sweet he had a whole day planned. Too bad my teacher decided to pile on the homework for Friday. Such a fail, I was done with it all by 10:30 AM after starting at 7 in the MORNING! Who gives that much homework due for Friday?

*~*~*~*~*~**~*Screwy plans aside, our time at the zoo went well. ~*~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
The tiger was cute,and kept running around. She had a pelt in her mouth for a bit. Then she dropped that in favor of her ball in the small pond.
We also spent a large amount of time with the cygnets, whom have grown in 'big kid' feathers but are still gray. Quite cute!
My mom called and sang the whole 'Happy Birthday' song to me! It was so delightful, at the end of the call she thanked me for making her a mom!
Saturday I get to go to the Renaissance Faire here in Des Moines. I'm really looking forward to it. I love dressing up and seeing all the people. I'm super excited for the whole day.
Overall a very good day in progress.
Derrik also got me the Cowboy Bebop DVD complete set, super win.

PS. Brownie points and a print for anyone who can teach me to center that picture at the top of my journal.