XXIII

Older? Yes. Wiser? Maybe. Feeling like a 23-year old? Absolutely not.

I had a very nice birthday yesterday (though I technically have 30 minutes left of my birthday on the West Coast). I received some very nice emails, facebook messages, mail, and even a couple phone calls. The other English teachers were very kind and showered me with presents and food. I definitely need to go to aerobics, definitely. One of the Philippina teachers (Liza) had her birthday on the 7th, so we celebrated together (with several other teachers) at a nice dinner, complete with a cake! We look like we're dressed for a funeral or some sort of posh black-and-white party because all of Thailand is mourning the death of the King's 84-year old sister. All government employees are wearing black and white for the 15 days following her death on January 2. So, I'm alternating my two black outfits every other day for two weeks straight. Thank goodness What Not to Wear only films in the US, or I'd be getting a call from Stacy and Clinton.