Current location:	home
Current mood:	ecstatic

Lookin' like a monkey
Today is my little Chula's 18th birthday.

I talked with her a little bit ago and she is so excited and happy. Yay for her! I have been thinking so much about her this week and all it means to turn 18. She told me she went into the smokeshop to buy lottery tickets since you have to be 18 to do both. She sounded so excited she said she asked the guy "don't you want to see my id? It's my birthday!" LOL. That's my girl! I told her when I turned 18 I wanted to go to the X-rated theater but they had closed it just before my 18th birthday! She also told me she wants to get a tattoo. She said she's been talking with her father about it and she wants to get a bird with a feather falling from it. I asked her what the symbolism was ans she said for Brian. This is the most we've discussed him since he died. I think this is a good sign. I'm happy she and Jorge are talking about him and maybe getting closer as a result. She also said I'm the only one in her family who has tattoos and she thinks that is rad. YAY! I'm back to being the rad Auntie! WOOT! I know it is selfish of me but I love her so much and miss her and it makes me so happy when she wants to spend time with me and of course that she thinks I'm cool. I asked her if she thought she could wait until July when she visits so we could go together since I have been planning to get one of mine recolored and enhanced. She sounded really excited and said "Let's do it!" Sigh, I love her! I keep thinking of the past 18 years and what we have done and what has changed for us. I am missing Brian today as well and I know I am not alone. I hope he would be proud of his sister.