On Thursday, March 11, I celebrated my 18th Birthday! My parents surprised me by taking me to one of my all time favorite steakhouses in Boston, Ruth's Chris! It was so great! I felt so fortunate to be able to spend the evening with the three people I love most- my dad, my mom, and my little brother, Brett. They have done nothing but support me, care for me, and love me for the past 18 years. They have taught me the importance of hard work and dedication and the importance of always following your heart. My parents gave me the map through the journey of life and told me to talk if I ever got lost. I want to thank them for valuing the hard work that paved the road to today. Their an important part of my life and I was so grateful to have all of us together on my birthday. I also came home that night to about 200 Facebook posts! They were birthday wishes from family, friends, teachers, acquaintances, and supporters. The posts were something that made my night. Thank you everyone for the kind words and wishes. I appreciate you following me and supporting me through it all. So, Happy 18th Birthday to me! It was a wonderful day, and can't wait for what it has in stock for me!