Zack Vayda and the Birthday Fallout

I've never had a surprise birthday party before, and if I'm being honest, most of the time I'd prefer to go without the surprises. I like to be informed, to know what's going on. However, that was before this weekend. 

My two roommates told me they wanted to take me out for dinner Saturday for my birthday, which of course sounded like fun. When we got to the restaurant, it turns out it wasn't just dinner for the three of us. Two long tables were full of my friends, all there to surprise me and celebrate with me. 

I get it now. I would've been perfectly happy to have dinner with just my roommates, but there is something truly warming knowing that everyone there is there for you, to celebrate you and to be with you. Even if that weren't the case, it would've been a great present to just be able to get everyone together to catch up and enjoy each other's company. 

As wonderful as my birthday was, I've noticed today that I've been particularly tired. I slept in, I took a nap and still it took all my effort to get off the couch. It's not like I exercised or gave a speech or did really anything strenuous; I did nothing but eat, drink, talk and laugh, and yet I'm exhausted. But it's not just tired, either. I noticed I would be slightly ornery with my roommates, I'd get in a melancholy mood for no reason, I'd even feel on edge, like I was unprepared for something coming up.

It took me a while, but I finally got enough gumption to get off the couch and accomplish a few things. I cleaned my room, put away my laundry and did dishes. This helped with the laziness because being productive always puts that feeling to rest. Then I got groceries and prepared for the upcoming week, which helped with feeling unprepared. 

Things to remember in the future:
1. You'll get tired from things that you didn't think would make you tired, and that's alright.
2. Being tired can throw your emotions out of whack, so keep an eye on them.
3. When you feel off, get something done. Whether it's exercising, doing the laundry or writing in your journal, being productive is the best way to get rid of those "off" feelings.