Happy Hair Extensions Party!

I was off to J&J's for Jamie's hair-extensions party this evening. She had just got her extensions in and I thought, "Hey! Anything for a gathering.", so I didn't think much of it. I just wanted to spend the evening after work socialising with good friends and chillax. I had spoken with Jen earlier today and she was coming too, so I was looking forward to seeing her there.

I got to the front of their apartment and Jamie came out of their VW Vanagon to greet me. At first, I didn't recognise her as she had short hair before. "Who are you and what did you do to Jamie?!" I said to the stylish young woman in front of me giving me a hug. James was in the driver seat, ready to depart while I was complimenting on Jamie's new hair and new look.

We were heading off to the Kino Cafe at this point, but Jen hadn't made an appearance yet and I was getting concerned. She should have been here well before I arrived, so I gave her mobile a ring several times but she was unreachable. Jamie was text messaging her at the same time. After a few minutes, we had decided that we should just hope for the best and find her along the way, and so we were off.

Norm and Tanya said that they were coming to this gathering, but when I asked Jamie where they were, she replied "Oh, they cancelled at last minute." I thought that it was coincidence that I spotted them walking along the sidewalk as we we approached Cambie street looking for parking a little while later. "Oh! I guess they changed their mind!" Jamie blurted. I still had no idea.

In fact, it didn't even dawn on me that the hair-extensions party was just a cover-up until Jamie, James, and I walked through the main doors of the Kino Cafe at which point a chorus of people screamed "SURPRISE!!!" upon entry. I was pleasantly shocked and surprised to see such a large turn out of dear friends of mine.

The Kino cafe provided more than just Sangrias, but also live entertainment. Flamenco dancers and musicians were up on stage putting on a dazzling performance of passion, love, and energy.

I hope I hadn't forgotten anyone here, but thank you Jamie, James, Jen #1, Jen #2, Amy, Sigrid, Jodie-Tracey, Simon, Damien, Norman, Tanya, Jay, Caroline, Aaron, Janelle, and Kyle for wishing me a happy 25th birthday. Happy would be an understatement, actually. I was elated, ecstatic, and over-joyed with love! You guys and gals mean the world to me, for without you, my life would be sad, boring, and empty. Thanks for making my quarter-century birthday a VERY memorable one!

And thank you, young lady at the cafe with the same birthday as me who I've not had the pleasure of meeting before (and had forgotten your name), who came up to wish me a happy birthday. Happy birthday anniversary to you too. =)