I’m not a big birthday person. Most years, I don’t even tell people about it…and it doesn’t help that I turned 28 either. This year, I decided that I wanted to do something low key and try the fish ‘n chips place close to campus on Hawken Drive, A Salt and Battery. What a clever name, right?
So on Friday afternoon, an email was sent out, and it was on…and then came Monday morning…I walked into PBL, and everyone knew it was my birthday via FB. Ann-Marie bought me a cake, and Jade got me some baking supplies (whoopee! Thanks so much guys!). Everyone sang to me (majorly embarrassing), but it was really cool. The chocolate cake was YUMMY too!
Skip on ahead to the actual dinner—there were 13 of us, and it was SO much fun! I hadn’t had such an awesome birthday in a really long time. We had the banquet at A Salt and Battery, and that consisted of chips, calamari, salad, and fish. You all know how much I love fried food, and even all the cardiovascular lectures couldn’t keep me from digging away at the food. I have to say that I’ve had better fish, but the chips and calamari were pretty good.
As we were waiting for our food, Jeff, Darren, and Amy arrived…of course, Amy was carrying this MASSIVE blow up kangaroo that Kat had gotten for me. It was HILARIOUS! Seriously, Kev is sitting in the corner of my living room right now, and every time I walk in, I’m still shocked by its presence. Kev was situated on a table behind ours during dinner, and a family even had to cross the street to take a look at the life-like kangaroo.
After we polished off most of the food, we were all just sitting around having a good time, when all of a sudden, Jeff brought over this amazing chocolate mud cake! Everyone sang again, and I was at a loss for words. I didn’t even see Jeff carry in the cake! But it was amazing and awesome. So chocolatey! Hmm…as always before blowing out the candles, I’m supposed to make a wish, right? Most years, I do, but this year, I couldn’t really think of anything. I’m completely satisfied with my life, and I’m happy. I couldn’t ask for a better life. I just hope that everyone stays safe and healthy.
Such great memories from that night…and such a great birthday surrounded by friends. And then of course, there is the online contingent of FB friends and family who all left their well wishes. I miss you all so much!! Thanks to all for such a wonderful 28th birthday (though I thank all who say I look a lot younger)!
Side note: Two of the first and good friends that I met here in Australia were both accepted into the same Canadian med school this past weekend. A huge congratulations to the both of them (Kat and Jeff)—you both deserve it! But you will be missed a lot!
2.5 weeks until mid-year exams...3 weeks until my parents come...can't wait!
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