My Birthday card...

So as most of you know my grandma is one of the most influential people in my life. I remember and relish in her stories and memories. I listen to what she says because I know she comes from a place of experience.  Her realm of wisdom is enormous. Her sense of humor is unique. Her wit is remarkably quick especially for her age.

So I get my birthday card in the mail. On my actual birthday... of course she mails it right on time. I can't wait to open it. I don't expect money or gift cards. She's an older lady on social security (I send her money and gift cards on her birthday). I can't wait to open it... because I can't wait to read what she wrote. I'm expecting some true wisdom... probably something she learned or realized when she turned 31.

The front of the car has a sunflower on it with a plaid background and has the words "A Special Birthday Wish" printed. The inside is pre-printed... "With very warmest wishes for a Happy Birthday". Ok here it comes... her words "Love Grandma".

What? Love Grandma? That's it? Are you kidding me? It was awesome. Maybe I needed to read between the lines. Maybe she was telling me to expect the unexpected. Maybe she was telling me 31 is just another number don't trip off it. Or maybe she was telling me something more important... something simple... that she LOVES me.

It was such a small significant moment. She's always teaching or showing me something.

I love her!

Words

Wasps-Wasses
Alcohol-Arkihol
Beach Towel- Bitch Towel
Wienerschnitzel- Der Wiener Dog
So funny!

Random

My grandma learned to drive when she was 30. She drives with both feet. It's pretty awesome! :)

Tip:

Rolly moles: That's what I call them. They are those raised tiny little freckle moles (that hang off the skin). My grandmas solution for these is to tie a piece of string tightly around them and eventually they will shrivel up and fall off. Who needs a doctor? Right?

More She says and does...

• "Can you dig it?"

She really does say this... it is quite funny in person.

• She puts all plastic recyclables in the dishwasher. She then puts them in the bin. I asked her why once... she said "because you can't put them in there dirty." A mere rinse would satisfy most people... shoot some people don't even do that... heck some of us don't even recycle. I love her for that.

Things she says...

• "Don''t cut a baby's hair until they are one."

I don't know why, but my whole family saves the curls in a photo album.

• "Those Kardarchie's are sluts."

She means the Kardashians. She hates their show & thinks they are nasty. I like it and think they are funny.

Why?

Well it started as a joke. I have decided to follow through with it. My grandma (Isabel Herena) and all of her 72 years of wisdom deserves this. I have shared verbally with friends so many of her life experiences, tips, opinions, and remedies. I am going to write them down... so I'll never forget.

So here we go!

(I have a lot to say as well...so I'll probably share that too :))