It was day like any other day!! Saturday, August 15, 1998 - I called a few friends to see if maybe they'd like to go to a movie, or to the mall...but I kept getting the "Sorry Tai, I'm busy". I tried not to take it too personally. I mean, after all, my birthday wasn't until Monday the 17th - maybe my friends had forgotten?!

So, on the couch I stayed for most of the day...at least I knew I had dinner to look forward to that evening with Karen (my roommate), Raul (boy, I've known him since I was 11), and Melisa (my BEST FRIEND!!)!! So, I hung out with the kitties and watched TV...figured since it would be a casual evening, I wouldn't need to get ready til, hmmm, maybe 6ish...after all, the reservations for dinner weren't until 7pm and it wasn't like I had to dress to impress!!

Melisa called and said she was on her way to the restaurant and that she'd meet us there....boy, am I gullible or what?? Karen, Raul and I are running late and of course, I'm worried, because I know how Melisa hates to be kept waiting (just kidding, Meez!!)!! But I do hate to be late...we got to Mossville 70663 - THE BEST RESTAURANT IN LONG BEACH - a little after 7pm...and as I walk in....

SURPRISE!!!!

There in the center of this cozy little intimate room is a table full of friendly faces....all there for ME!! I could NOT wipe the grin off my face!! There was Sara, Phil, Laura, Melisa all waiting for me...I couldn't get over it!!! I truly felt blessed to have such loving and gracious friends...

Now that I've shared my story...I just wanted to share a few of the pictures of the greatest evening I have ever had!!!

Thank you SO very much Karen, Melisa, Raul, Sara, Laura and Phil!!! I love you all very very very very much!!!

(Gots to give credit where credit is due: Mossville 70663 - Cajun, Creole Food, "Where you get a plate of food not food on a plate". Located at 1327 East 4th Street, Long Beach, CA, 90802. Always best to make reservations in advance, cuz it is small and intimate - but well worth the trip!! If you're truly interested in checking out the best dining establishment in the city of Long Beach, let me know and I'd be more than happy to hook you up!!!

Ms. Tai's Birthday Pictures!!!

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