Some of you have been clamoring for a update on how my birthday was. It rocked. I pretty much got three days of parties and good times from all those here in Japan that know me. The week was a horrendous build of anticipation for something I don't get to excited about usually. It was a hard work week, but every class in every school throughout the week wished me happy birthday and sang and some even gave gifts; even though I had never said it was my birthday somehow they knew. Someone let the cat out of the bag. I guess I got excited because a lot of people showed me that they sincerely cared and it made me feel a little be respected and loved.
Friday continued in this trend of school bound birthday wishes, but was hard since I have one class that is primarily composed of Lucifer clones. However once I was finished I was free! I went and got a haircut so I would look halfway decent, then went home, showered and headed to my favorite bar Memphis where several of us had planned to have a little party and FFF (Free Food Fridays). It was great! I was surprised when I received thoughtful gifts from Ryan, Lindsay and Darius. They really didn't have to, but it was so nice though. We had a few drinks and socialized and then planned to mosie on over to a new bar opening up. Then the "Master" of the bar brought out a beautiful chocolate birthday cake! Everyone sang to me and I blew out my four candles.... yes I was four that night, not twenty-five. I then carved it up and made sure everyone in the bar got a piece. It tasted great!
Sadly we had to move on. My birthday happened to coincide with two other events: Shun (Vickie's boyfriend) was opening up a new bar and Leia was having her going away party there (two birds one stone) and we were obliged to join them. Everyone was there, it was great! The night eventually progressed to a romp of karaoke and late night Micky-D's. Yup classy.
I had to wake up early the next morning for a meeting and presentation by the most recent set of students that went to Bremerton from Kure. Three girls, all very bright and fun. Their presentation was enjoyable and I actually understood it. After that I staggered home more tired than anything else (was a little hard to keep my composure but I did fine at the meeting) and promptly fell asleep. I awoke a few hours later to noise and knocking at my door. It was Hiroe and her whole family! They had driven up all the way from Fukuoka to wish me happy birthday! What a surprise! They told me to get some clothes on and get in the car, so I did. They took me to Miyajima, a big and beautiful temple island just past Hiroshima. Was amazing, we timed it perfect so we got a great clear sky sunset. After that they took me out for a birthday dinner. Once we got back to Kure Masaki was too tired and drunk too continue (he had been drinking the whole day while Hiroe and I had not) so Hiroe and I decided to head out for some fun on the town. Was a really great day!
In the morning I was picked up by Hiroe and fam and we headed to the Clayton Bay Hotel, a surprisingly super nice hotel in Kure. Waiting there was Teruyo and the Sasaki/Suga clan (minus pop, he was climbing some mountain somewhere) and they all escorted me into the main concourse and dining area. It was a surprise birthday brunch!!! It was wonderful, we ate a lot of food and fun opening some presents. I received stationary supplies from Hiroe's sister, an amazing scrapbook from Hiroe encompassing our entire lives knowing each other, some beautiful artwork from all the kids, a nice wallet from Tsuyako, Osamu, and Yasumitsu, and a wonderful scarf from Teruyo! It was perfect!
The only negative things were that part of me looked at it that if I live to be one-hundred years old, I only have 75 cents left for the ride. The other being I was said I couldn't call mom oat 12:01 Am her time so she could wish me happy birthday First (officially due to the time zone I was born in), but my cell phone carrier changed its international procedure and I am still trying to figure it all out.
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