Now THIS Is What I Call A Birthday!

I haven’t had a chance to sit down and think about all the amazing things that have happened this year for my birthday....

Time definitely goes by faster now, and I’m not gonna lie… I never thought I'd see the day when I had to literally count backwards to remember the year I was born. LOL

Around 10:00 pm on the 28th I started receiving text messages and phone calls from friends trying to be the first ones to wish me a happy birthday!
The "I SAID Happy Birthday FIRST" AWARD goes to Ms. Tinu Diaz! Love Her!

Of course by midnight, my phone was having spasms with all the calls and txt messages I received.

It just reminded me how lucky I am to have all these people in my life.

By 8 am the next day, Facebook couldn't even keep track of all the notifications, and it took me about 30 minutes to read all my emails! I'm not going to lie. I felt loved! And it felt great! LOL

I mean, I knew Perls and David were planning something because two days earlier I'd received an email from David with the names of all my closest friends titled, "These People Can do it". Only later did I learn what it was really for, because when I asked him, he confessed to a SECRET PARTY… of course I was like, "Well, so much for that!". They told me they were planning it and to just relax, so there was going to be no surprise.

I wasn't looking forward to this birthday, let's face it. NO ONE LIKES GETTING OLDER, and by no one, I mean ME.

That day, we'd been swamped since the morning (praise God) that I was just looking forward to a quiet lunch with David, Perls, and my moms “gelatina de leche”.

When Perls and David came to my house to pick me up, they didn't come alone… they surprised me with some amazing gifts! I got some sick TOMS and new arrival CHUCKS. They said they wanted me to be stylish but I think it's cause they hated the green chucks that I just can't seem to part with! (Ok, COME ON GUYS! You know what I'm talking about. You've got those one pair of “Chanclas” that are beat up and torn but you love them, they've been supportive and have carried you through it all… literally)

Anyways, they gave me some special edition Jack Parcell shoes and a new golfers hat! I mean if there is a sport I think I can play, it's golf. I kill the Boomers kiddy golf course. THATS RIGHT.

Honestly, with those simple things, to me, my birthday felt complete. I mean, I was at our beautiful office, working along side my best friends, with my phone vibrating every which way and Facebook notifying me every other minute about a new well wisher! I was smiling so much that one of my cheeks got a cramp! NO LIE!

While we worked, the guys said, "Surprise! Not really, but we were going to have a dinner with couple of friends @ Phil’s BBQ." I didn’t care if I knew already! They had me at dinner. LOL

I took a shower put on my new PARCELL’s and headed out with David to Phil’s. When I got there I was surprise to see people I wouldn't have expected to see! Who came just for me!…man I felt so happy!
We had an amazing meal…I ate half a cow, Ms. Lucia made me some delicious cupcakes, and I even got my own birthday song sung by Bishop Adisa!

AND Just when I thought it was all over and done…
They brought out another Nordstrom bag… I was like man, they bought me a cologne set or something cause it was a bit heavy …. and THEN IT HAPPENED!!!! What iHad been dreaming of for the last 2 months 3 days 32 minutes and 16 seconds, iSaw it… an iPAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I COULDN'T BELIEVE IT. I was holding back the river of tears so hard that I felt like I was drowning in my head. LOL

I got ALL emotional. My friends and family gathered together to get me an iPad…

I was so overwhelmed and asked David how hard it was to gather everything and he told me something that completely humbled me but at the same time filled me with joy…”Everyone wanted to be part of it…they love you.”

People will always come and go…some friends for a particular season, others will be regardless of time and space. I feel fortune, blessed… Im living my dream and surrounded by people who love me unconditionally, fueling all my crazy dreams with their support and prayer. I’m a grateful man!

So I am going to take this time and thank you all for your wonderful messages…. I read every single one! And I will respond to them all personally (eventually).

To those who were part of the iPad Plan! THANK YOU! I WILL EMAIL YOU from it soon! Hahaha!

iPad for Poncho Participants:
Jeremy & Crystal Tovar
Perla Nation
J. David Aguilar
Steve & Lisa Marron
Victor & Liz Duarte
Olie & Ivette Perez
Mimis Suarez
Pastor Gabriel & Anna Beas
Gabriela Montiel
Sammy & Nicole Felix
David Padilla
Azalea Velez
Abel Zatarain
Jorge & Jamie Hernandez
Erick Aguilar
Isaac Nerey
Iris Flores
George Pena
Rony Varela
My Brother in law & Sis.
Montse Lopez
David and Ismerai Dominguez
AJ Guillen & Kingspin Music Group
David & Rosa Aguilar
Yamileth Ramos
David & Lucia Davidson
Andy Lopez

Here is PROOF, I Cried: