Yesterday was my 27th birthday, and it was wonderful. I spent the evening before with my family watching movies, scrap booking and reminiscing. My brother had dance classes all day on my birthday itself so it made more sense to spend time at home with them the evening before. Yesterday, on my actual birthday, I went out for a sushi dinner with some very close friends whom are like family to me. It was great to spend time with them because I do not get to see all of them regularly due to distance, busy work schedules, and busy family lives. Then some of us went roller skating and bowling. The last time I went roller skating and bowling for my birthday was for my 16th birthday. That memory holds great sentimental value to me because that was the first birthday that I celebrated with my group of friends from high school. At that time, I had just moved and started going to a new high school that fall. Like now, it was a time for new beginnings for me.
It was great to get together with people I care about and just laugh and have a good time. Some of my friends gave me some very thoughtful gifts to bring with me to Botswana as well: pictures, a book to write down my adventures in, and thoughtful cards. I know these things will help when I'm homesick, and I really appreciate them for being so thoughtful. When I got home last night, Mom also surprised me with some t-shirts to bring with me. My parents had already given me a fleece jacket as an early birthday present so it was nice of my mother to think to get me some t-shirts when I know she was running around with my younger brother all day to dance classes.
If you are reading this, thanks to those of you who were there for me yesterday and are always there for me. Love you all!
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