It's my birthday. Well it's almost over now, but I'm looking back on this day and it was a good one. When I woke up today, I had a gift and card waiting to be opened from an old college friend (she always plans ahead and remembers dates and details). Then I turned on my computer and got a couple of phone calls (magic jack) from family and friends to wish me a Happy Birthday, Japan-time. You see there's a 14 hour time difference now, so this can mess people up. Understandable.
However, thanks to modern social-technology like facebook, we can all be reminded of when things are happening like birthdays and other special events. It's so convenient. It has saved me many times! And I truly do appreciate the little messages I get from others.
Anyway, my day at work went smoothly with no major issues or stresses. I got some cute little gifts from a few students (including a purple and pink scrunchie) and a cake from a Japanese co-worker. Then some friends and I went out to grab dinner at an all-you-can-eat Italian buffet. I didn't know those existed in Japan until tonight. It was good, too! While there, my good friend, Laura, thought she brought me a fancy rice pudding dessert. It was covered with a pan-fried banana and drizzled with chocolate syrup. Sounded great! However, when I tasted it I discovered that it was buttered rice covered with a broiled fish of some kind. And the chocolate sauce ended up being some kind of soy sauce. Ha! Good memory for sure! She fixed it by bringing me a bowl of ice cream topped with fruit, sprinkles and chocolate syrup. Oh yeah! I also got a card and flowers. So nice!
So I'm home now. Checking messages online, getting some calls on skype, feeling the love. Thanks everyone for noticing and caring enough to say so. It's the little things that count!
