Quarter of a century

So yesterday I turned 25 and I have to say it was one of the best birthdays of my life.  Nothing like living abroad to make every facebook wall post mean that much more, and there were over 50! Thanks everyone!

Plus, gringos here go out of their way to be there for you.  I had a dinner group about the size as I would have had in Dallas, which just blows my mind considering I've only been here about a month.  It's just so easy to make friends when everyone is in the exact same "place" as you- the bonds here are just that much faster and easier.


The gang

That's right, my friends brought me a chocolate cupcake (plus a whole bunch of American brand candies).  And the restaurant gave us a free desert too!  Two chocolate desserts in one day. YES! 



Blowing out the table candle :)



And of course, what better time to turn 25 than when your life is exactly where you want it to be.  Most people in this world are waiting for the next big thing, waiting for life to happen.  Honestly, that was my life before I got here.  But now I'm perfectly content.  It's a strange feeling but such an incredible blessing.

I feel like I am exactly where I'm supposed to be and turning into the person that I want to be.  I'm so excited to be another year older because it's only getting better.  Looking back ten years, I've done and grown a lot since 15.  Can't wait to see the person I'll have become and the things I'll have done by 35!