mi cumpleaños

At least I am getting this up within a month!
So, my birthday was during midterms week. I therefore didn´t expect anyone to make it out to celebrate with me. BUT it somehow worked out that none of my good friends here had midterms on my birthday, so we went out the night before! I chose to get mexican food for dinner (because I love it and have not had it since I´ve been here.) So, I went to dinner with Jessica, Chrisy, Jillian, Benjamin, and Scott (also known as Paco- I´ll explain that later.) We got to the restaurant and immediately took tequila shots (obviously NOT my idea) Our waiter´s name was Francisco and when he found it was my birthday he asked me if I wanted to dance with Charlie, "el Gordito" (that means little fat guy.) I laughed and said maybe after a few more shots. Charlie comes out a few minutes later. He is not little. He is an enormous guy. I was slightly nervous to dance, so I made it my goal to avoid it at all costs. Francisco gave me a flower for my birthday, but I accidentally broke it. After a few more shots, some beers, and finally my food (which was incredible!) we headed over to a bar that I figured would have green beer but they said not until it was ACTUALLY St. Patrick´s Day, so no green beer. We made one more stop at an Irish bar, but they also didn´t have green beer. Overall, the night was incredible. Everyone had a good time. I was pretty drunk (it´s legal now! Even in the States!) so I was being slightly ridiculous. I was sung to in about 4 different languages (at least.) I was walking around the streets saying "HOLA ES MI CUMPLEAÑOS!" So, I was sung to in Spanish, Italian, Dutch (I was lifted in the air by a bunch of Dutchmen), and English. Jessica was the videographer for the night, and I must admit they are pretty funny. She said she is going to post them on youtube (Let´s hope not.) Cath heard me on my birthday, so she knows best that I had a good night. Wish you all were here to celebrate with me!
See you soon. Love, Franny