A Very Happy Birthday! (Olle)

Happy Birthday!

Celebrating my 20th birthday in Australia was a dream coming true. Previously, I never associated my birthday with a picnic in March. A picnic! I should be Aussie and call it barbie. Either way, it was totally awesome and something I can get used to. The fact people actually showed up on a SUNDAY was a pleasant surprise.

They even got me presents! As a result, my otherwise empty room has now become somewhat more full with the following items:

• a golden ball (which bounces, bonus point)
• a the world’s sexiest babe badge
• a photo frame
• a book of logic puzzles (cuz I got logic on my side…)
• Lovely birthday cards
• The Mating Game.

The latter proved to be most successful due to its flirtatious nature. Enough said, I’ll let you use your imagination.

In short, my birthday ruled. To be honest,  I was a bit nervous about it. Three weeks is not a long time to make friends. Besides, we all know how hard it is to come up with a time which suits everyone. My advice to any future three-week-birthday-foreigner is to arrange for a BBQ. It’s a great way for people to meet,  and it’s easy to organise. Each person brings whatever they want to bring. Period.

Then celebrate!

Oh, before I forget. I also want to wish Happy International Woman’s Day! Every day ought to be a happy R-E-S-P-E-C-T day. Although it’s harder than it sounds.