mickan in world

I am twenty years of age today!
Hurra! Hurra!

I did not get a cake this morning but my laotian friends, Huya, Yeng, He and Ohm insisted that we must celebrate. They wanted to take me out for a really delicous and special birthday breakfast. And who am I to say no? As it turned out; the delicious birthday feast consisted of a nice cours made with chili, mint leaves, lettuce and dog. So instead of birthday cake, I had birthday fried dog. I guess you have to take new custums with a pinch of salt, a smile and a big shrug; as if saying: "you never try, you never know." Now I know, and for all of you who don't know (yet) dog is actually quite tasty (I don't know where you are on your culinary jerney through China, Andrew, but don't hesitate!).

Well, after that I headed into town for a bit of Internet and calls to dear ones and over here I got a birthday bun from Deon, an aussi friend I made at the farm. Very nice and more cake like indeed. Also yesterday i bumped into Andrea! The first friend I met from back home since I strarted this trip, a very nice conincidence, and I'll meet up with her a little later on for a chat and lunch.

I decided I needed to have one more night of immature teenage drinking before I turned old and twenty so we went out a bunch of us friday. We had an absolutely crazy night and a lot of laughs and I've basically spent the rest of the weekend recovering. I hardly even made it out of bed saturday but I actually left the farm for a little bit sunday to play a bit of frisbee with two Canadian friends and a big bunch of local kids. They had never seen a frisbee before (the kids- not the Canadians) and at first they couldn't through it nowhere. So Lawrence showed them how to do it and they nodded and after about two minutes they were all better than me. I just stood there watching as they threw a 50 meter perfect pass across the field. Quite impressive actually.

Oh, I just got a birthday kiss from Patrice. This day is getting better... haha

What else have I done? Hm, a lot of sewing with my friends in the village. I am getting pretty good at it. Also we had a good game of football with the students. I really miss playing and we had a really good time under the blazing sun. It was pretty fun to see them play because thay all had different tactics concerning their choice of shoes or lack there of. Only a small privilaged number had trainers, most of the others choose barefoot but some thought it better to play with one shoe or sock on their good foot. To get a better touch with the ball I guess. it all looked pretty funny anyway but they had some skills I have to admit.

Now I will call my beloved family and have them wish me a happy birthday! It will sure be good to hear their voices.

Love to you all, my wonderful friends.
I miss you today...