BON ANNIVERSAIRE

BON ANNIVERSAIRE
Well, I am officially 21. I’m old.
However, what better way to spend a 21st birthday than enjoying life in Niger?! Everyone was really wonderful. I was sick on Monday, but I recovered and got lots of rest. So I was better and ready to partake in birthday fun all day Tuesday.
I got birthday and valentines cards from my parents as well as many facebook messages and e-mails from all my friends (I love you guys!!!!). Here in Africa there were many celebrations. My friends Matt and Michelle (a guy) gave me a beautiful batik from the museum and a ring that matches one of theirs. The BU group also had Bisou make a chocolate cake with Happy Birthday Habiba. Then, in the evening, some of us went to Bellissimo’s and had wine and they surprised me with another cake and some singing. Then we all danced the night away on the rooftop while eating brochettes and nems. It was really fun.
Today we continued celebrating with Valentine’s day. One of the girls brought candy hearts with her and we all sent each other facebook valentines. So it was fun.
Anyway, not much else has happened. We are going to Parc W this weekend. So I’ll write and post more pictures after our trip.
Oh for those who don’t know, my photo link is on my facebook profile, or you can e-mail me or my mom for it. Oh, and wish my sis a happy birthday on Friday!!!!!
Love you all. Sai an jima.
And tell my mom to come visit me… I’m trying to convince her to come at the end of the semester so she can see Niamey and then we can go to Paris together.