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My birthday has come and go. 25 is not as scary as I thought. In fact, I have completely embraced and it had a wonderful memory to carry with me for the next 25 years. The morning of my birthday I walked outside onto the busy Madrid street, took a deep breath and smiled. I was overcome with such emotion. The best present I could give myself was this exact moment. The sun was already heating my face and Spainsh can be heard from those walking past me. I’m in Madrid!!!
My birthday day was very sweet and I felt very loved by my new Madrid family. Laini surprised me with a Filipina cake from a Filipina store a few blocks from the house. I was soo excited to have found the store and she was soo thoughtful to bring a little bit of home to me. Sadie gave me a wonderful bottle of exclusive Spanish red wine…. Mike sent me beautiful flowers from the states. It was actually quite funny, because I thought that Alejandro sent me flowers, but he was as surprised as I was…hahaha… Thanks so much Michael!! Amy was present for the blowing out of the candles via phone….my parents called and wished me a happy birthday. I couldn’t have asked for anything more…. And to top it off….Alejandro gave me two adorable turtles… I will introduce you to my babies in the next blog..
On the 9th, we had a big international party at the APT. We sent up lights, everyone bought their own drinks….. the music was a combination of Spanish and American and everyone had a fabulous time. After we went to dance a bit more in a club that was a bit “pija” or poshy….. I think I fit right in…;) Called the little bottle.. La botellita.... all the drinks were mini bar size shots of alcohol.... quite cute......
Thank you to everyone who made my 25th a fun and memorable year. I am so excited for the next 25 years of strong friendships and adventures…. Again..this is just the beginning… everyday there is something new to experience. BESOS
For the longest time, we couldnt get the internet on in the APT. But this morning after a long struggle with the previous tenants bills, we have succeeded!!!!! I have a few blogs that are much too overdue..... sorry for the delay...what do you do...;)
Just a little bit more!!!
We had such a great time.... I love our house...its the best place to throw a party!
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September 29th 2005 - Lindsay: see 25 isn't bad!
Heidi I hope you enjoyed your birthday in Madrid... It sounds like you did from what you wrote in your blog. You are having once in a lifetime experience, dont ever forget that, and well dont forget about your girlies in the states... I MISS you and can't wait until we can all be re-united again. Muah and ALOHA my pretty wahine!
September 30th 2005 - Charissa:
I am glad that you had a great Birthday. You look great! I miss you Chica and and you are on my mind and in my prayers every morning. Love you and miss you so much.
September 30th 2005 - Amy: 25 has been good so far!
I am so glad that I called at the right moment to share your birthday wishes with you!! You named your dog ham??! Perfect Madrid name! ;) Your apartment looks so huge! So glad you had fun. Now give us some Manolo info you lucky girl!
October 1st 2005 - Cj:
Heidi you look FANTASTIC!!! Wow, I'm so glad you had a fun birthday. We miss you at the Peed house but are very happy and proud of you!
Much love.
October 1st 2005 - Megan: You look so good that...
I had to come back and look at your birthday blog again. Spain has made you positively glow!!!
You are so skinny!!! And that birthday outfit is freaking rad!!! I love it! Can I borrow it when I see you in Sequim?
October 3rd 2005 - cindi: i miss you
well i am glade you had a good birthday
love you tons
cindi
oh so is that your boyfriend
cool
October 18th 2005 - steph: awww...25
Hi my friend!! I dropped off the face of the earth...but I think about you! Happy belated birthday!! Awww...you are having such a rich experience. And a boyfriend and a little Spanish family! So cute! I emailed you. I will call you tomorrow. You're in my thoughts...steph
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