My grandma turns 80 on Feb. 7th. This weekend is a big deal because my family is having a party for her. I have really been looking forward to this because I am so close to my grandma. She is one of the closest people in my life and she means the world to me. I used to live with my grandma after college. When it came down to it after college, during that indecisive time, I wondered...where should I go? California? D.C.? Somewhere I hadn't even considered? I was so confused. I wanted to know an answer. I started thinking that I have always liked where my grandma lived, because it felt "homey" and maybe I should consider that. It was where she was, but when I was ready for my "real life" I was close to Hoboken and the city. I chose to move in with her and take a great job near where she lives and I couldn't have made a better choice. chances are, had I not taken that job, had I not moved in with her, I would not be as close to her as I am today. I am so fortunate that I had that opportunity and I wouldn't trade that chance for anything in the entire world. She is honestly someone who I am proud to say is my grandmother, and someone who I call an incredible friend. I look forward to honoring her this weekend.