Nov. 4, 2001 Today was my mothers 40th birthday. Like everyother Sunday we all gathered at my aunts house (my mother, step-father, brother, grandma, aunt, uncle, and me). Yesterday my aunt, grandmother and I made her cake. Mother likes M&M's (the candies and the cartion versions) and that was the theme of the party. We also celebrated my uncles birthday which is Tuesday. I love getting together with my family. I don't know how I would get along without them. I can let loose and forget about the world for alittle while and just soak in my family's love to keep in my heart for those not so happy days. I wish there was some way I could show my mother just how much I do love her. She is like my best friend. Oh here they come, those tears. Yes I am a very emotional person and I'm bloody proud of it thank you very much. If only the world was as emotional as I am maybe we would be in better shape. On second thought, no. Stay tuned for more of "MY So Called Life."