The birthday started off a bit slow. The birthday week as previously stated didn’t quite go to plan. I was anticipating missing home and refused to allow myself to be sad, which left me in a funk for two weeks which in fact I refused to admit. So on the morning of my birthday, thank goodness I awoke to sun. I put in some laundry and ran into town to check my email. After opening my inbox I was thrown into tears due to the nice thoughts and messages from all those I love back home. I think I scared a few customers as I was sobbing but I could not have felt more blessed than at that very moment.
I changed and went to the beach where I read and soaked in the sun. At the beach I saw a bunch of howler monkey's that were right over the beach. I tried to get a good picture, but every time I had an amazing shot... they moved!!! I got a few good ones.. but nothing like I wanted to! They are so funny how they just throw their food to the ground and do not pay you any attention.
The rest of the day was filled with a short run, reading, lunch, practicing some guitar all things I enjoy. I than got ready and went into town. We were having a party in front of Willie’s starting at around 7:30. There was around 8 or 10 of us, drinking boxes of wine and eating pizza. It was also Sam’s last night so we celebrated that’s as well. We all got quite drunk! I kept filling Nona’s mom’s glass saying she was an Iowa girl and needed to drink more because that is what they do in Iowa! It was such a good time! It was the best birthday I could ask for while being away from my home. I am truly blessed to have the people in my life that I do. I could not ask for better friends and family members!! I miss everyone and can’t wait to see everyone again!!!
We had this fruit that was sweet and kind if milky... I wasn't the biggest fan. Not sure why but the tropical fruits aren't the most appealing to me! No one else had a problem eating it though!
After drinks and dinner in front of Willie's, we headed to Coco's for a drink. I had bailey's on the rocks... quite tasty and continued to make fun of a local boy who is in love with Beno's (my land guy's) daughter. All in all a fabulous evening. I was thinking of both Emily and Mike since we share the same day and wishing them as good a day as ever. I hope you both made wishes and had a fabulous celebration.
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