Thank you!

Definitely not the same not being with my friends and family on my Birthday, but I so very much appreciate all the cards, gifts, emails, and post comments all the way across the world. It is days like today you realize what is important….friends and family. I feel very blessed to have such good "mates". Can't wait to be home sharing fun and fellowship with each of you.

So D and my family arranged, as usual, to provide WAY too many gifts! Just finished opening;

1. Picture Frame and about 10 photos from Delane's and my vacation
2. A cool jacket
3. Australia T-Shirt from Queensland
4. Yoga Mat (now I have no more excuses!)
5. Alarm Clock (been setting my Blackberry Alarm every day until now)
6. A new backpack
7. Espresso book (I'm gonna buy an espresso maker when I get home!)
8. A couple "VB" glasses. VB is Victoria Bitter, one of the popular local beers.

Check out all the stuff. Too much! The café across the street that I frequent for Coffee and Carrot Cake even gave me a massive slice on the house!