As the years go by, I think my birthday celebrations just
keep getting better. This year, thanks to snow days, my birthday was smack-dab
in the middle of a 6 day “weekend.” Saturday was Diego & my
not-so-surprise party. For me, it was no surprise since I was actually on the
planning committee for Diego’s birthday until I said “Hey, that’s my birthday
weekend,” at which point they promptly kicked me out. So Saturday afternoon I didn’t put
up a fight when two of my friends wanted to get a coffee. After wasting enough
time, it was safe to return to my apartment, or so we thought.
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| This pandilla rocks. |
When we arrived Diego was downstairs inside the elevator
waiting. So the 4 of us went up and they made Diego and I wait outside for at
least 20 minutes while they finished decorating. SURPRISE! Haha, but honestly
the decorations and theme were awesome, so I didn’t mind the wait. The theme was
rock, and when we walked in “We Will Rock You” was playing, and our friends were
all dressed in their most rocker attire. The dudes had black wigs on and the
girls had lots of black makeup. And denim everywhere! It was a lot of fun; Diego and I are into rock so we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. In addition
to balloons taped to the walls, they built a sort of sparkly stage with a
picture of the guests of honor, in front of which we took plenty of photos. Bien currado, amigos! There were even 3 chocolate cakes made by Lauren! We savored the leftovers for days. She said, “Sorry for making so much cake.” Can that sentence even exist?!
Sincerely, the party and having great friends was present
enough, but on top of that they gave us gifts! We got Diego an amp, because his
was kind of lousy. So far, no complaints from the neighbors, but give him time
haha. And for me they got a cookie cookbook, a plaid shirt, and my favorite
punk-rock-looking shoes. I had the same ones, but they were destroyed one
night, so having them again is just wonderful. Additionally, Lauren made me coasters with pictures of us on them, how sweet! And she gave me a cup which is to be kept in my room, since my roommates joke that I steal and hoard all the cups in the place.
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| English speakers, don't let me down! |
After rocking out at home (the benefits of being the guests
of honor—you get to pick the music!), we headed out. Well, by the time we were
ready, only 5 of us actually went to the center. The night was a success
because we made it to my favorite place (which is because they play my favorite music),
despite Diego believing I’d go home by 2 AM. Hohoho, I certainly showed him,
because Lauren and I got home at 8 AM. That must be the latest I’ve ever
returned because we went to 2 afterhours, those bars that open at 6 AM and are packed with people who aren't yet tired. That
didn’t last long though, because the music was crappy and I was falling asleep on my feet!
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| What else could I possibly wish for? |
On my actual birthday, I woke up late, obviously. So
unfortunately, we didn’t go south to a Carnaval celebration. It is my goal to
go this weekend when Carnaval is in full swing. But I digress. At night before
bed, Diego brought me the cake with candles lit and then I talked to my parents
on skype. To conclude, it was an amazing and rockin' birthday and I feel immensely lucky
to have such swell friends to celebrate with.
