Feliz Cumple a mi!

Saturday was my 21st birthday! It was a good day to have it too because it happened to be the last day of Independence day celebrations (doesn't it seem like we've been celebrating for a month?) and they ended it with a parade and fireworks (pretty sure both were for me). It was kinda depressing to have my birthday away from my family but I survived. In the morning I was lazy (it was the morning after I got back from the trip so I was pretty worn out). My family got be a cake which was super nice of them. Not completely sure what kind it was...or how good it was...but it's the thought that counts right? Anyway later I went shopping and bought myself a very cute birthday outfit (not to be mistaken with a birthday suit) we got donuts and stopped and watched the parade on the way home. Laura bought me another cake for my birthday at this cafe right by my house which has amazing cakes and deserts. It was a tres leche torta and very good. We went to my house to change before running back to the bridge to watch the fireworks which were ah-maz-ing! Loved them! After that we (laura, natalie and I) met up with Alicia (she's the redhead girl from my Argentina pics) and went to el bunker. We got drinks and food and it was all very low key but exactly how I wanted it under the circumstances. Birthdays stress me out. The second the clock turned 12 I felt like the spotlight was off and I could go back to normal. Ever since then I've been really homesick but my other friends have too so I think it's just part of the cycle. 11 weeks until I come back home! I miss my family and friends and Luke soo much it hurts but I know things will start looking up again soon. Probably next week when I get my Spanish chops back. I definitely lost a lot after going on vacation. Also I'm sick, I have a really bad cough and all I want is my mommy. And Luke. And a coffee...or Mexican food. Sorry, got distracted. Anyway I'm sure when I feel better physically I'll feel better mentally.
OH! I should also mention the earthquake we had. It was at like 2 in the morning on the 26th (although I'm going to remember it as being on my birthday since I was still awake). It was a 5.1 which isn't that bad but it was still pretty intense. I feel like I've had the true Chilean experience now. I feel like it was the world's way of telling me happy birthday. Hopefully there aren't anymore earthquakes or none that are worse...one is enough.
Thanks for everyone who thought of me on my birthday. I equally thought of all of you as well. Te Quiero!