Okay, so I'm writing this the day before my birthday, not on the actual day.
Today, Sunday, has pretty much been my surrogate-birthday (oooh, intertextual, very clever). After a fantastic night out on Saturday (kudos to all who made it so easy, free-flowing, fun) I woke up a hungover but happy girl.
How do you reassure a girl who is turning 23 in a new country away from her family and all she's known, that it's okay, it's all okay really? It's probably not an easy job but Ian and Laurika managed it today. I feel loved, spoilt, and very un-alone.
So, maybe I love life right now, and maybe the chirpiness and smiles are irritating, but it's a good feeling. I'd love to communicate the grin that took over my face today.
When I'm alone at home all week while Ian's away on training, I may need to tap some of the feelgood I've got right now. I'm banking it for later.
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