Happy Birthday to ME!

Well I have realized that Malawians definitely have it right having March 3rd be a national holiday! haha Actually it is maryters day but I have really enjoyed pretending it's just because of me! Over the last couple of days I have really been settling in, but today more than ever I am content to be here. I was a little afraid because last year when I was in Guatemala I had an awful brithday, but so far today has been great! I was able to sleep in and then I walked into to town to check my e-mails and doing some work. Luka (our cook/maid) said Happy Birthday to me this morning and then asked me how I liked spending my birthday in Malawi! haha so far I have really enjoyed it! On my walk into town I couldn't stop smiling because the sun was out, the birds were chirping and I just felt great! Once I made it into town, Connie invited me to come over to her house to use the internet and then proceeded to give me a piece of cake! (it was absolutely delicious! Probably cause she is a great cook! [She's from Mississippi!]) This morning my roommate Liz gave me a card and two presents which was just lovely (as she would say!). My other roommate Stephanie has offered to make supper tonight and I am quite excited! All in all I feel like today is going to be a great day and I just feel so blessed and loved!