What a night! I’m drowning in sugar, alcohol and dishes but I felt it necessary to recap my most fantastic little birthday party.

I set a “no boys allowed” rule and girlified the hell out of the whole event. Cupcakes and cocktails was the name of the game and we threw in some cats for good measure.

I was so happy (grateful?) that Kelly, Jessie, Caitlin, Marian (get a blog WINK), Jen, Rachael (get a blog WINK), Julie, Jen and Sara were able to make it. I’ll avoid getting too terribly sentimental except to say that at a time when I feel really alone and miserable, I did not feel at all alone or miserable tonight. In fact, I was surprised and delighted that people came and also to find that I can fit 10 people + two cats into my little apartment. Bring on the parties…

I made two batches of vegan gluten-free cupcakes, which I’ll post about later, and a lemon drop champagne cocktail from Martha Stewart, which I will not post about later because there are no pictures… so here. Julie brought an incredible chocolate cake with vegan coconut frosting and an ENTIRE CHOCOLATE BAR BAKED INSIDE. Rachael made a killer berry pie. And I have more lovely bottles of wine than I know what to do with.

What a wonderful night. I feel like I belong here. I feel like I am home. I feel like 26 will be a good year.

Especially because this photo exists: