I just had what turned out to be a really really nice birthday out here. I was honestly surprised and impressed that so many people noticed and cared. There was just such a good group of people at the hostel for that night. Every now and again you get people that all just click and for a few days, the entire hostel just feels like a massive 20 person family. We all just hung out on and drank wine on the terrace. I honestly didn't drink much myself. When a bunch of college age people get together and say "stick around, we have a surprise for your birthday," it usually ends up with somebody passed out in the corner in a puddle of vomit... especially when there are Australians involved. Luckily I escaped unscathed this year!
It actually turned out to be a really simple and sweat time. As soon as it turned midnight on Monday night everybody from the hostel got together and sang happy birthday, this girl painted me a really funny "happy 23th!" poster. These two German girls gave me a couple TINY boxes of wine and a finger puppet too, which was really funny. It really wasn't anything huge, but it all just seemed so sweet at the time.
I made up the for the light drinking last night though! Last night was actually really good too! We all went to a local pub that I like and just the people that were there were all so great. I was talking to this British girl the whole time and I absolutely love the way she talks. God they have the coolest words! Them and the Australians, I've been picking up a lot of Aussie slang since I've been out here.
I really like living here. Every time I talk to somebody from a country that I've never even thought of going to, I just feel so blessed to be living in such an interesting and diverse. The amount of different cultures that pass through here make me feel like I am living at the center of the world.
Anyways, just a random little update on recent happenings and my state of mind. Now I have to start cooking. I want all these foreign bastards to have a good experience for their first thanksgiving!
4 comments:
Happy Birthday Daniel!
Sorry I am a day late. We all miss you here and are excited to have you back in the area. I hope all is well and your b-day really kicked ass!
Later D,
-M
Happy Birthday Daniel!
Sorry I am a day late. We all miss you here and are excited to have you back in the area. I hope all is well and your b-day really kicked ass!
Later D,
-McKay
Oh, and sorry for not giving you my bird recipe. Here it is:
Start with a turkey less than 15 pounds (important to prevent overcooking in some areas),
Melt a stick of butter in a pan. Mix it with Paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, then drizzle over the Turkey. It will start to harden, and that's perfect (cause the tukeys cold).
Start baking the turkey with no cover. Don't put any tinfoil over the turkey until the skin is a nice golden brown.
Make sure to check the turkey peroidically. Once the turkey hits 151-155 degrees, pull it out and let stand for 30 minutes. It will keep cooking! When it hits 161, the bird is done (according to FDA standards & bacteria, I don't know about Europe). Don't let anyone tell you any different.
So essentially, the key to a good turkey is not over-cooking the thing. When you get back next year, I'll teach about brining (I am learning this year) and gravy!
The last post was also McKay... Obviously. And Happy thanksgiving bro. Looking foreward to doing it all together next year.
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