Best birthday ever

It’s the week after and, although I’m still recovering from the shock of the surprise party which took place on 3rd May at Sharon’s, I am able to give you a short report.

Well, believe it or not, I am quite a shy girl who doesn’t like much attention, so that’s part of the reason why I never celebrate my birthday and the other part is that since I was a little girl in our family we never celebrated birthdays, so I didn’t get into that habit.
However, turning 24, I had my first surprise party and the main culprit was my lovely Irish friend Sharon and her helpers in the crime were my other lovely friends Becca and Rich. I thought that the four of us would have a quiet dinner. First I went to Becca and Rich’s for a glass of champagne and then we went to Sharon’s together, but when I opened the door what I found there was anything but a quiet dinner. A bunch of people singing Happy Birthday! O man!!! Sensible as I am, I burst into tears, but with the help of a cocktail I recovered quickly. Almost everyone in London who means something to me was there, which tells me that Sharon is a good listener and a good liar. I didn’t have a clue that she was planning something! She manages to be excused because she gave me the latest book by my hero – Tony Campolo. :)

All this brought me down to earth once again! Just before the party, in my usual mood, I was moaning to Martin and Annette how I and my life were miserable. Being blessed with such friends who like and care about me I ought to be grateful and happy!

Thank you to all you guys who participated in one way or another and thanks for all the lovely cards! I really enjoyed it!


Weymouth

That wasn’t all! On Saturday, my actual birthday, Martin and Annette took me to Weymouth – a beautiful English town on the coast. Knowing my love for the sea, they wanted to treat me and, as if it wasn’t enough, they gave me a brand new digital camera. Wow, what a family I have! We visited Martin’s father and his friend Sheila who spoilt us over those two days.
The day was absolutely perfect – sunny; we had lunch in the garden, a few meters from the sea, literally; then we went for a walk; enjoyed a glass of champagne; had a light dinner then went to bed totally happy and knackered. :)

I got many cards with beautiful messages and some really nice gifts. I felt special and I think I will remember my 24th birthday always!