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| October 13, 2006 |
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My last day to be twenty one!
Tomorrow is my 22nd birthday, and wow has 21 treated me right! Before I left for study abroad I thought it would be bittersweet to have a birthday here without the ones I love, but honestly who can say they spent their 22nd birthday among their crew of South African friends? More than that, I’ve gotten an exciting email from my friend who is studying in Italy, a package from my sweet sweet friend studying in Mexico, and lots of love from around here. It’s not even my birthday yet, and I’m feeling so blessed and so excited. My biggest fear in coming here was that I would be alone, but honestly this is the most surrounded by friends I’ve ever been. Half the time I’m late for class because on the way from residence to the lecture I run into person after person and get lost in conversation. There is always someone wanting to hang out, always something exciting to try, and the few minutes I spent in the San Francisco airport without knowing anyone on my plane, were the only ones I’ve felt alone since I left. It’s so nice to have the time to sit down to coffee with a friend from class and enjoy the day. Just amazing to be here, for so many different reasons. I find myself constantly thinking, “self, you should be so glad you came” ha-ha. I really am so glad to be here, I wake up everyday wondering what today will hold and glad that I am where I am; scary crime rate, cold showers and all. What a blessing to be living life and loving life!
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Posted by Lauren at 01:10 PM | Permalink
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Happy 22nd Birthday My Lovely! I think this birthday will be one you will always remember.
Love, Mom
Thanks Momma Cita, I will indeed! Love you!
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Posted by:
robin |
October 14, 2006 03:30 AM
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Lauren - How can it be 22 years since you were born? Doesn't seem possible, I'm not that old!! ;-)
A very happy birthday from all of us in San Jose, we love you and miss you and wish we could be there with you to celebrate. Enjoy this memorable birthday with your friends in South Africa, you'll never forget it.
Love, hugs and many blessings...
Dad
Thanks, all my love!!
Lauren
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Posted by:
Terry McElhatton |
October 15, 2006 12:07 AM
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Feliz Cumpleanos Lauren from the Dominican Republic! Looks like you´re having a wonderful time in South Africa! Great work!
-Erica
Thanks Erica, great to hear from you, sounds like you're having a blast too! Keep it up!
Lauren
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Posted by:
Erica |
October 16, 2006 05:09 PM
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Hey Lauren!
I am so glad you had an awsome b-day we miss you at home. I am so proud of you and what you are doing with your life. Hope you are having a great day and I will talk to you later.
Love k-dawg
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October 20, 2006 06:14 PM
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