What a birthday...I do not think I could've asked for a better one in the DR. It all started Wednesday (even though my actual bday was on Thursday). I went to Chichigua after work and hung out with Dido and some of the other Chichiguans. We played Dominoes for an hour, and after, when I was leaving, Dido gave me a flower from her garden for my birthday present. Super sweet.
The clock struck 12. I was at Johan's casa, listening to music and making fun of Merlin, when I noticed the clock it was 12, and my birthday had begun. I immediately started running to my apartment. Let me explain why. In the DR, it is tradition to pour water on the birthday girl/boy. Get my drift? I ran as fast as I could, Merlin behind me while Johan was yelling at him to catch me. I was doing fine until I got to my house and the doorknob was stuck. Crap. Drenched.Thursday. Feliz Cumpleanos a Mi!!! I went to work until four. Went to the beach down the road with my beach buddies Merlin and Ada for an hour. Y despues, we threw a party at our apartment. Gringos, Dominicanos, Haitianos, you name it. Favorite things about mi fiesta:
1) Maria, Johan's mom, made my favorite juice, Pina. Ok so maybe Weston and Johan helped her a little.
2) We had an amazing soundsystem going thanks to Johan and to Weston for his DJ skills.
3) Treats, treats, and more treats. Popcorn, brookies (brownie cookies), guac and chips, and a chocolate birthday cake. Mmm.4) Johan and Weston lip synced to Aerosmith's "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing." Awesome.
5) I got to salsa dance. I have realized from living in this country that I lovvvve to salsa.6) (The best part) I invited the boys from Pancho Mateo that I play basketball with to the party. At one point, we decided to play the song "Teach Me how to Jerk." Two brothers, Joel and Johvanny, danced in the middle of the living room for everyone. You can't get a more legit birthday party than that.
7) Last but not least, I ended the night by playing dominoes. My friend Wandy and I beat the socks off of Johan and another friend Kakashi. Felt realllly good :)
Oh to be 25.
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