I must first apologize for not posting earlier, things have been a bit more than crazy for me lately.
As many of you may know, I was a bit disappointed about not spending my 21st Birthday in the U.S., but I must say that Spain exceeded my expectations in terms of providing a good birthday, mostly thanks to my Señora.
The Wednesday night before my Birthday I had gone out with some friends for Tapas and my first "Legal" (if I was in U.S.) drink at midnight. I arrived home around 12:45 and tiptoed into the house, not wishing to disturb my Señora. My Señora had other plans, she came running around the corner screaming "Happy Birthday" and other crazy things. She then attacked me with Birthday kisses before running into her room to retrieve something. She handed me a bag and a card and I asked if I should wait until tomorrow to open it and I got one of those looks I have become accustomed to here (a why would you do a thing like that look). So I opened the gift to find a blue scarf and a card signed by not just my Señora but also her sons and their girlfriends. I was already off to a great birthday.
Thursday, my Señora spent much of the day talking in hushed tones and sneaking around the house, something was up. Amidst all this commotion, her neighbors stopped by to wish me a Happy Birthday and fawned over me for a solid 20 minutes before telling me that when they were 21 they were both married and one had 2 kids. After this excitement passed I went to class and when I came back for dinner, my suspicions were confirmed, my Señora was throwing me a surprise Birthday Party. She had invited every foreign exchange student in the apartment, along with their Señoras and had a cake from the famous pastry shop La Campana, complete with the number candles. The party was quite the event and by far my favorite part of the day. I reluctantly left the party to head out with some friends for a few drinks, but we didn't last long as we had to get up at 6:00 to head to Madrid (more on that later).
It may not have been the traditional American 21st Birthday, but I wouldn't have had it any other way. After all, when in Spain...
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7 comments:
Sounds like a memorable birthday-- glad you had a good one! I enjoy reading your posts-- you have a talent for descriptive writing. Makes me feel like I'm somewhere other than subzero Minnesota!
Hi Laura,
I really enjoy reading about all of your adventures. You have a wonderful way with words!
So glad that you enjoyed your birthday. I am sure it is one you will never forget.
My Dearest Laura,
I think I turned 21 once...but it's so long ago I'm not really sure. No wait...my synapses are starting to fire...BY JOVE!! I was in London, studying abroad on MY 21st B-Day!!
Love, Dad and Squeeky
I'm so glad you had such a nice birthday. Your senora sounds so fantastic! Can't wait to hear about your trip!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY sounds like fun. im so jealous that you got to spend it in spain. but i hope ur having fun..sure sounds like it=]
c u when u get home to WI ttyl
love zanner
Happy Birthday Laura! You will treasure this 21st birthday for sure.
Hi Laura Anne,
sounds like you are having a wonderful adventure! (tho I'd stay far far away from shady hostels!!) Have thought of you often, and last week was remembering the night you were born! wow 21, with love Tia Maria! (other than operating room spanish that's about the extent of my conversational spanish!)
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