It seems to me that the less I expect anything to happen for my birthday the more wonderful my birthday generally goes over, and the more special and loved I feel. This birthday was my third birthday spent out of the country (as in, away from home and loved ones), and for each one I've tried not to get my hopes up, and expect my birthday to end up lonely and sad, and each time I've been happily surprised.
Between the large amount of love I received, both from my dear friends and loved ones here in Zambia and back home, it made me realize a few things. One, I have an amazing support group back home, who is extremely encouraging and caring, and two, I have some incredible friends right here in Zambia who have accepted me into their community, team, and family.
Pretty much my entire birthday I kept thinking about how blessed and loved I am, and how grateful I am for all of my friends and family. And technically my birthday still isn't over yet, as the Zambian postal service is about two months behind with all their letters and packages, so I have more birthday surprises yet to come!! Woot woot!
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