I had a great birthday this year. It was really wonderful to have a friend come celebrate with me. Christina and I went to high school together. This was her first time to come to Asia and to come visit us. We were able to show her around for most of the week, but on Saturday we really did the Chiangmai circuit. We started out at the elephant camp and enjoyed the morning there. For lunch we went to my favorite dessert restaurant. After lunch we went to the big market in town and I introduced her to the best of Thai goods. The day was cool enough to enjoy shopping in what is normally an oven-like atmosphere. After shopping we went to have Thai massages. For dinner we went to my favorite salad restaurant and enjoyed the best fruit shakes in CM. After dinner we came home and I opened the presents from Gabe, Eric & Christina. Eric let Gabe choose a gift for me (within reason). Gabe's first choices were cars and trucks, but Eric steered him away from that and I eventually ended up with a Pingu desk set (Pingu is a Swiss cartoon Penguin who is very popular in Asia). Gabe loves Pingu and immediately after I opened his gift asked if he could borrow it for five minutes (which has extended into several days). The best card of the day came from Eric. I will quote it here.
Outside: With Love and Concern on this Special Day, Happy Birthday
Inside: Can you guess what a special thing is on this day?
Come to near me...
Just whisper you that...
It's you and your special birthday!
I don't really think I needed concern. I felt very spoiled by a day so cram -packed with good things. Thanks to all of you who sent me birthday greetings.
7 comments:
Our birthday greetings are in the mail. Don't think we forgot about you!!!
Happy late Birthday!
Jen,
We just got your cards yesterday. I knew something was up when I saw the mailman stop. That's a rare occurence since we don't get bills or ads via mail. Thanks so much for thinking of us. Gabe enjoyed his card.
Sounds as though you had a great birthday. How nice to be able to spend it with an "old" friend. Although the card was not exactly Hallmark, the sentiments came through. Did you get our e-card? Hopefully, the "real" ones will arrive with your parents. Has Jamie been there yet?
Mom W,
No I don't think the e-card made it through. But no worries. Since we've been here we get used to celebrating special days when the family comes. We haven't seen Jamie either.
Wow, that was fast! Also, I was depositing some checks at our bank (National City) yesterday, and the teller asked me if Mr. Wolthuis is the same one who taught at Black River. I explained that Eric and Kevin are brothers. Her name is Sarah Harper. She asked about you both and if you had kids... I told her I would pass on her "hello". I just thought Eric would be happy to know that he's not forgotten!!
Ang,
I hope you had a great birthday. It certainly sounds like you did. Both you and Christina look awesome. Happy birthday to Gabe on Monday!!
Maria
Hey Ang,
I enjoyed the card. Glad to know that Elic is still on the hunt for those Thai-isms. Keep them coming. I really miss seeing them. It is hard to explain to people here. Love, JoDee (Christmas present is on its way!)
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