birthday cards

i've gotten alot of them in my 22 years of life.
most of them are like "Oh....haha, funny. Thanks _______
thanks for the card." *smile*

but i got one today that meant more than any i've got in a long time.
heartfelt and honest.
it was perfect.
it was 10 years written on a white page.
condensed into a paragraph.

i also received two of the best hugs today.
they were also heartfelt and warm.
one from a friend i haven't seen in a long time.
whenever we hang out we always have very good conversations.
the other from a friend i've known for awhile now.
she's been through a lot and showed up at my door step after interviewing some bands.
she's cool like that.

all in all today was great.
one of the best birthday's ever.
friends came over and enjoyed themselves,
there was plenty of food for everyone.
felt good just living with other people and interacting.

i'm 22.
i'm old.
i'm grizzly.
i ain't jive.
i'm tired.
and i'm content.

.i'm loved.

-Lnk-