Gracias!

Thanks for the birthday wishes - the messages really made it an exciting day. :)

I didn’t tell anyone here in town in an attempt to avoid publicly acknowledging getting older. So I just planned to have a normal class/school day. Apparently, the DR thought differently. 

The school surprised me with a cake and a lot of singing. (they are so nice!) Groups of students ran up for hugs and to yell “Happy Birthday!” (aw.) Later, between school and classes, I discovered a random little store in town that sells clothes with TJMaxx/Marshalls tags. (sweet. even better than the real thing.) Then later a guy in town gave me a puppy. (um, what??!)

All in all, a pleasant day. 

morning run:

 cake from IDENE

thank you for the birthday cards <3

it's the wakefield lake!

The pup needs a name/your prayers. Just joking about the prayers; she’s alright. I sort of know what I’m doing. It really should have a name though. Names are difficult, and (per usual) I can't make up my mind, so if anyone has an idea, tell me! Here's Little Miss No-Name. 

March marks 50 years of Peace Corps! Congrats staff, RPCVs and PCVs worldwide!

& a big WELCOME to the new DR volunteers!

XO