I Turned 22 Today, Yes I Did

So today, Korean time, I lived to see another year and I hope that one I day I will fully appreciate birthdays (because I go out of my way not to celebrate them). However, today I had no choice and I was pleasantly surprised. (Sidebar: I am currently listening to some Disney Classics, Les Poissons to be exact). Ok, back to business. My principal and my main co-teacher gave me some gifts (one in which is Ginseng candy, which sounds like an oxymoron). Also, the second floor teachers gave me about 2 lbs of grapes and 20 rice cakes (yumm). The highlight of my day was when I went to my 2-7 class where they prepared a surprise party for me. The co-teacher, the young one I've told you about, and her class bought me a cake, wrote HAPPY BIRTHDAY on the board and sang me a song. It was truly special. I guess that's what it feels like when you let someone surprise you. Later in the evening I got a phone call from some good friends. Also, my mother sent me an e-mail letting me know how much she loved me which is always good. Thanks to everyone that showed me some love.

Funny moments of the day: Me and the host parents go walking and she keeps asking her husband, "Do you have stress?" He ignores her. Then she says, "You are very calm outside but your mind is a wave." She goes on the make waves with her hands. It was hilarious. He really did not want to have that conversation. Later, we watched (and participated) in the ajima late-night workout where about 50 middle-aged women get together and do their thing (also hilarious). However, it would be nice to see this in my neighborhood. Lastly, earlier in the day a student was trying to describe ketchup and he kept saying, "It is mayonnaise friend. It is mayonnaise friend." As you can guess, hilarious.

Once again, thanks for all the love. Much appreciated.