21st Birthday!

As many of you know, my 21st birthday was on Monday. I have to admit, I was really worried about spending my birthday in a different country, away from friends, and family. I just really felt that it would be lonely, or just hard to be away and to be spending my birthday with people I didn't really know... but the truth is... so far at least... Athens feels like summer camp. My roommates and I have gotten close really fast. My roommates, and a few other friends I've made since getting here really made my birthday great.

Also! I felt really lucky to get cards JUST in time from my family. Even though we had 6 hours of lectures for orientation, the day really turned out great between dinner out with my roommates, and a surprise cake delivery from a bunch of other friends! Thanks everyone!  Here are some pictures from the day...

From L to R

Jen, Elena, Emily, Ally, and me out to dinner for my birthday.

YUM, Moussaka (the Greek version of shepherd's pie,) bread and a green salad. It was on a special that night. 

Here I am in our kitchen at the apartment with a cake I was surprised with. When we got back from dinner I walked in the door to a bunch of friends! How fun! 

I also spent the day fondly remembering the birthday celebrations I had with my family at David's Grille, and the dinner Ben made me for my birthday at the end of August. Even though I missed spending my birthday with them, it turned out to be a much better birthday than I ever could have imagined.