Throughout the years celebrating my birthday didn't seem like a big deal. As a kid it was a big deal, from the place you were going to hold it to who you were going to invite. After awhile I stopped caring. I wasn't sure where to hold it and all my friends always seemed busy with their thing anyway, so I honestly stopped caring.
However, once I started going to Mishnock I decided I wanted to celebrate there with my friends and family. The first year I celebrated there was a blast, so I then decided I would go there every year for my birthday. As the people from the barn started to become family to me I knew I couldn't go wrong.
Being there with people I love, friends, family, and my barn family made all the difference for me.
So here's why I'd rather celebrate small at Mishnock than some big blow out anywhere else..
1. Family & Friends
The only time I get my family and friends all in the same place.
2. A lot of laughter
I'm always laughing because dancing with my friends we are constantly laughing about something. Most of the time we don't know the reason we are laughing, we just look at each other and laugh and can't stop.
3. The music & dancing
I love dancing and being able to line dance on my birthday is always the greatest for me.
4. Great environment
Everyone there are so friendly and so welcoming, it's my second home and my all time favorite place to be. And it's a safe place to be.
5. My favorite place to be
Obviously, after going for as long as I have, I can honestly say it's my favorite place to be. If I have a bad day/week I can go there and forget about it all when I'm there.
6. Not a big dealĀ
It's not a big deal, I just go to have fun and enjoy my time with those I care about most.
7. I feel comfortable
The only place I feel completely myself. I'm okay with being my normal weird self because I know no one cares if I'm weird. They also join in most of the time.
8. Meeting new people, but not being stuck with rude strangers
The amount of people I've met since I've started going is crazy. I am thankful for the friendships I've made through going there.
9. I get to spend my birthday doing what I want, with who I want
Because at the end of the day "it's my party and I'll cry if I want to" (but the crying will be from laughing).