To me:)
My birthday is on Wednesday, but some of my best friends here in Saipan will be gone by then so we had an early celebration today. Andrea, Chris, Joyce, Kayla, Anna, and I went out to dinner and to see The Nutcracker. We went out to eat at this Italian restaurant here on island. As much as I love trying all the new foods, I really wanted Italian for my birthday. The food was wonderful-I had a crab spaghetti and I got a piece of pumpkin pie with a candle in it because we told them we were celebrating my birthday! The Nutcracker was amazing. It was at an outdoor amphitheater which was really cool and the performance was so good. They flew in professional ballerinas from Russia, Japan, and Korea to dance with the students and I really enjoyed it. I love ballet and it was a perfect way to celebrate!
My friend Leah and I were talking last week and I was lamenting on how sad I was to spend my birthday so far from home and we prayed that I would have an awesome birthday. I have to admit, so far this has been one of the best birthdays ever and it isn’t even here yet! I had a great week last week. It was full of Christmas programs, band concerts, pedicures, and beach days. I had some really good times with my students and realized how much they are growing on me and how much I am enjoying being a teacher. And the early birthday celebration was just what I needed to lift my spirits and remind me of the wonderful people I have in my life. Plus, on top of this weekend, I get to share my actual birthday with my Bible study group who are truly a family away from home.
Overall, life is so so good. I am loving Saipan and getting excited for Christmas and Bali! God is truly blessing me and helping me to fall in love with this island and enjoy every minute of my time here.
