Yesterday and today was/ is (in the US) my 21st
BIRTHDAY! The day had its ups and downs. It started off with a free Boost strawberry squeeze smoothie and moved onto my lovely classes of the day. Here comes the downside...my computer crashed/corrupted my user name, making me unable to open anything on my computer. BUT I took it to the IT desk at school and the computer technician fixed it right up. The day was only up hill from there though. I received some great cards and gifts from friends and family and came home to a decorated apartment. That night a bunch of friends came over and we had cookies and cream ice cream cake and started the traditional "activities" of an American 21st birthday...I am legal for the record.
We went out to the Re, a bar we often go to, and had a relaxing and chill night of drinking with close friends in the beautiful city of Brisbane, Australia. From there details are trivial...however, I did get sick later on in the night. This for me is rare, I can count the number of times I have been sick from alcohol on one hand. BUT...What is a 21st birthday without a little mischief?
We went out to the Re, a bar we often go to, and had a relaxing and chill night of drinking with close friends in the beautiful city of Brisbane, Australia. From there details are trivial...however, I did get sick later on in the night. This for me is rare, I can count the number of times I have been sick from alcohol on one hand. BUT...What is a 21st birthday without a little mischief?
Overall it was a birthday to remember. My friends here made it memorable and special and friends and family back home were here in spirit. I missed my mom's traditional Redwine festivities, the bluebonnet birthday cake, and family around the table, but the cookies and cream ice cream cake my roommate concocted was amazing and the room was full of genuine friends I've made. I can't believe I'm 21...I'm soo old. Soon I'll need a cane to walk around on.
Today will consist of school work and relaxation. It has been cloudy, overcast, humid, and rainy for over a week straight here in Brisbane...I don't recall what the sun even looks like. Hopefully the weather will clear by the weekend. My roommate leaves for New Zealand for 2 weeks today and others have left for Perth, Fiji, Ciarns, and Heron Island. I leave for Fraser Island Monday so I will be using the weekend to finish papers and pack. I'll keep you posted on my schenanigans.
Trips:
Fraser Island: September 27-30
Melbourne: October 7-11
Whitsunday Islands: October 27-November 2
New Zealand: After finals and THEN home for Christmas
Love ya'll. Thanks for all the birthday wishes! Thanks for all the letters I get throughout the semester and the recent birthday cards. They really make me feel at home! My wall continues to grow!
(Big E, Skelly, Egg, Red, Zorko)
