Mirthday Badness, I mean, Birthday Madness

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Last week was a VERY MONUMENTAL week for me.

1). I found out that I am going to join this lovely lady on stage at the University of Southern Maine commencement. Because I'm the chosen representative of the student body to speak at commencement.  (!!!)



2). I'm not ready to make the announcement official, but an email came from a woman in human resources at Tom's of Maine, "Amanda- your background check went through. I'm working with payroll to put together a compensation package and start date for you." My income will basically double, I'll be spending way more time at Bentley's, the biker bar in Arundel, and I'll be driving again.***
3). My 28th birthday came and went. Let me tell you, it was awesome. Have I mentioned that I have been OBSESSED with the Talking Heads "Stop Making Sense," the live album? I listen to it all the time. An embarrassing amount of listens. But it always fits my mood. I never get sick of it. It cheers me up when I'm sad, it supports the spring in my step when I'm happy. 
At some point, I realized  still had not seen the film. I posted on FB about it, and an unexpected amount of people responded, indicating that it was the most amazing concert film ever and shaming me for not seeing it. Actually I shamed myself. 
So I told Mandy that all I wanted for my birthday was to have a bunch of people get together at a bar or whatever and watch Stop Making Sense together, because it felt like such a momentous occasion that I wanted to share it with those I care about most. And I did! Mandy and my boyfriend kept me almost completely in the dark- We showed up at Pizza Villa and they welcomed us with open arms. The owner kept trying to give us shots, the bartender has us turn the tv to improve his view. Random Pizza Villa customers stopped and watched for a bit. It was perfect.
This was the best scene, from "Life During Wartime." David Byrne? Be still, my heart.

Thanks again to everyone who came out. It was really nice to see you.

FINALLY

 4). In the words of Billy Joel, I'm movin' out. Know of anything? Wanna help me decorate my new solo digs? (Once I find them?)

***Since I started writing this post, I received an official job offer and I accepted. My first official day is May 7. I'm so excited to get a new dentist!