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Hey there, Drexel! This blog is a bit different from the others because it’s quite special to me. This past week held something extraordinary – on March 7th, I celebrated my birthday! I turned 21, officially reaching adulthood in the United States. What a thrill!
It all began on Thursday at noon with a delightful surprise from my best friend and roommate, Alexane. She played the birthday song, and suddenly, my other roommates walked in with a chocolate cake adorned with 21 candles and a message that read, “Welcome to adulthood.” It warmed my heart to have everyone celebrate together. Then, my phone started buzzing – turns out, my friends had organized a surprise party at a nearby house in University City. Excitedly, I changed, freshened up, spritzed on some cologne, and headed to the party with all my international friends. We had a great night – grooving to music, dancing, and just goofing around.
After the festivities, it was time to hit the hay because the next day was the big one. As soon as I woke up, I received a heartwarming birthday video from my family, complete with a cake and candle-blowing session. They’re the sweetest, they even sent me a Teddy Bear as a birthday gift and I loved it. Moreover, stepping out of my room, Alexane had prepared banana pancakes for breakfast, and Xavi, my other roommate, surprised me with thoughtful gifts I didn’t expect – a mug and a UPenn cap. I was over the moon!
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Later, it was off to class for Behavioral Neuroscience, but after that, a special meal awaited with my friends. We decided on Mexican cuisine – indulging in birria quesadillas, chicken tacos, burritos, and nachos with guacamole. It was delicious! Following that, I headed to choir practice, where we rehearsed for our upcoming recital next week. There’s nothing like singing to clear the mind and fill the heart with joy.
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After practice, my friends from Spain, as well as those on Erasmus in Germany, Sweden, England, and China, all started calling to wish me a happy birthday. It meant the world to me that everyone remembered. In the evening, my residence buddies and I went for dinner at White Dog Café, where I topped off the day with a mouthwatering burger and fries. And of course, there was a second cake to blow out candles with everyone.
This weekend, I’ll wrap up my birthday celebrations by finally hitting the American clubs. Can’t wait for it!
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