On Wednesday my ESL friends surprised me with a birthday party.  Our room was festive with cupcakes, punch, flowers and a party balloon.  Jamie used the opportunity to teach about our customs for celebrating birthdays.  It was all so sweet and fun with lots of laughter and clapping.  The highlight of the party was definitely the singing.  Have you ever heard 20 ladies from Burundi, Somalia and America sing Happy Birthday?  You should hear that.  The voices were amazingly beautiful and I was so touched that they sang for me. What a memorable birthday party.