Oh my . . .

I just had the best surprise party you have ever seen!

My mum and stepdad said they were taking me to a restaurant tonight (November 7th), and they drove me all the way out to this really grotty-looking place in the next town. Needless to say I was a bit put out, but they insisted we go somewhere else and have a 'nice drink' before we went. Anyway, they drove me to the place where I work - a big, expensive health and sports club, lol - and all my friends and family were there to surprise me! We had such a fantastic time, and I got so many great presents - including a personalised number plate for my car when I get one (SAM BV, BV for Bon Voyage), a photography and makeover session, a Links of London silver bracelet and a pair of Dr. Marten boots with roses stitched on them. I was totally speechless (my stepdad said I looked like I'd been slapped when I arrived). Plus my birthday is technically today - November 8th only just started at midnight here!

Thank you so much to the people who have given me gifts so far - Marina for the premium dA membership and Keira, Lala, Laura, Kia, Erin and Evelyn for the lovely pictures - you're awesome!

For my tattoo today, I initially wanted a rose as most of you guys suggested, but it's so intricate ;-; I'm not so great with pain, so I've decided to go for a shooting star on the back of my right shoulder. Let's hope it looks okay! I'll post a picture of it when it's done, though it'll probably be all red and icky at first. :/ Thank you so much for all your suggestions! I might get the rose later if it doesn't hurt too much. I think the shooting star will be nice to represent my having finished Aurora this year, too. Look out for a photo of it later, and thank you again for all your lovely comments and gifts so far!