I really should've gotten around to writing earlier, but I was (somewhat) busy last week and then had an adventure and then found a link to watch Downton Abbey over here... Anyways. Birthday.
It was all-in-all rather chill. I won't bore y'all with every minuscule detail.
We didn't wake up early for the presents, and I think Joni was more disappointed than the birthday girl.
I was just getting ready to take a shower, when Maria said someone was here to see me. Huh??? I went up the stairs fully bewildered and in all my unshowered glory and met the senior missionary couple. They're responsible for the Young Single Adults in the area. Apparently they bring everyone a card and a chocolate bar for their birthday. 'Twas a nice surprise.
The kids gave me sweet little gifts. I think my favorite was a painting of a jellyfish from Jilli. Her little three-year-old German brain might think Jilli and jelly are the same thing... naja. I got a coupon for the purchase of the Hobbit as soon as it comes out over here, a month later than 'Merica. I really want it German as a bit of nostalgia. yay memories... i'll probably cry at the sight of it when i'm back in the states...
I'm pleased to report that KFC is at least as delicious here as in the States, perhaps even better for the lack of it for so long. Not that I ever ate out much, but sometimes a little food from back home can make all the difference. Chicken tenders, barbecue sauce, fries, fountain drinks with free refills and an ice machine (nobody puts ice in their drinks over here. It's cold enough already outside without the superfluous ice in your drink) with the best kind of ice- namely the small, crunchy pieces- and salt and pepper packets for free... and to top it all off, Ben and Jerry's cookie dough ice cream. All the best parts of American junk food. It was beautiful.
I also got to skype with Felicia, my mom who was visiting her mom in Texas, and the rest of my family. Fortunately these conversations weren't simultaneous. That would have been confusing.
And my dear friend Ary came to visit me this weekend just for my birthday! But that qualifies as a whole nother adventure. So, new post for that one.
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