Birthday Celebrations

This weekend was full of Birthday celebrations. It started Friday before leaving school. I enjoyed some chocolate cake with my co-workers. The cakes here are decorated with amazing detail; I felt bad ruining the master piece by cutting it. Friday night after work we headed to Waegook Cook for birthday drinks. Derrick and Sugi (bar owners) take such good care of all the foreigners here. They really go out of their way to make everyone feel special on big days! They sent out invites, ordered a cake, drinks, food, and sparklers. Sparklers have become the new favorite here with Britt and I. No matter the event, or if we know the person or not we take part in the sparkler ceremony. Britt also gave a beautiful birthday speech on Friday night, and arranged for a little flip cup event. I have to say my Acadia crew has mastered flip cup, but the crew here needs some practice. A lot of people were playing for the first time. I cant even begin to think of a university life without flip cup tournaments. Friday after Waegook Cook, I attempted to make my way to Corona. Lets just say I knew it was time to tap out and take myself home. Playing flip cup with wine wasn't a great idea.
Saturday I spent the day recovering. The first day of 24 was not looking like a good one, you know its bad when you can't even enjoy McDonald's at 3:30pm. By supper time I was feeling a little better. Tim, Eric, Britt and I went to supper at The Table, followed by a movie (Dear John). Towards the end of the night we made our way to Waegook to enjoy my cake that didn't manage to get cut the night before.
Sunday was a much better day, and since it was still my birthday in Canada Britt said I could have another day of birthday events. By covering all time zones I managed to drag birthday events out all weekend long. Today we took it easy, enjoyed the afternoon downtown with lunch, followed by coffee at a little cafe. All in all a GREAT birthday weekend, especially for being away from family and friends.
Tomorrow is back to work, and our same old weekly routine. Wednesday we have a night out with our boss and co-workers which I am sure will be interesting to say the least. Friday is my Korean partners birthday, and next week it's Britts birthday. March is a crazy month for birthdays and celebrating. We are also planning another weekend visit to Seoul mid March, so I am sure more adventures lie ahead. I have been starting to get the travel bug these days too, so if anyone has suggestions on "must see/ must dos" in Asia please pass them along. All is well here, and thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes from home!