20.

I am normally really bad at birthdays.

But obviously not at this one. There is nothing I can do but be happy today! Sara and I played for like four hours today, and then everyone came to Casa del Pie to celebrate. Is that fantastic? Life is so simply great sometimes. And my Casa del Pie friends gave me FREE PIE, and my Portuguese teacher was there, incidentally (per my recommendation) at the same time I was.

Perhaps the best part, though: mom will be here in two hours. I will see my mom in two hours!


Also, when there is no obligation to be given things you don't need, your friends just hang out with you for your birthday. Or if they do get something, it is maní garipiñado, the best food ever created and a popular choice for birthday presents (see photo above). Or things to read in Spanish. I have great friends.


Off to Panamá with mom now, see you in a week!