As many of you know, today is my birthday.
I am having a great day. I am now a morning person (this is because I am more mature and wished for this as a birthday present and it came true). So I got up at 5.30am. My sweet newfound friend roommate gave me flowers. Then I walked up Parvati Hill to watch the sunrise. There is a temple at the top (of course. there are temples even at intersections.) I was surrounded by indians "aum"ing and other indians doing pushups or jumping rope or meditating, and cows and dogs. It was a great start to my day. Then a fabulous practice where I did exactly what I love to practice and no poses that are frustrating. Someone whistled "happy birthday" when they walked by me (this might be the first time I have ever laughed while doing parivrtta ardha chandrasana.) Then a fabulous thali lunch at Asha Dining Hall (yum!) with a couple new german and canadian friends who were so sweet to buy lunch and coffee and give me a little gift.
Then the best part - I came to the internet cafe and there you all were! I am so overwhelmed and touched by all of the birthday emails and all the love! I am all teary eyed and in love with all of you. Thanks so much for all the birthday love. You've really made my day perfect. For real. Being away always makes me realize how lucky I am to have everyone i have back home. Even if you dont know how to wobble your head.
Those of you who did not know it was my birthday or did not realize the time difference or didnt email please do not worry or feel bad.
You can give me a big gift when i get home.
love to all
jess
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Happy Birthday! I'll buy you your birthday beers at Kumas, that way you can get a burger as well. Don't forget to bring your modeling pictures because your blog comments work again...
I told Ali that despite how much she and I want to go to Kuma's, you were insistent on going to Hooter's. I told her that I thought it was weird but that you said it's your idea of embracing your return to the US.
This sounds like a really nice birthday and thanks for updating so frequently! I am living vicariously through you as I sit with my eyes half-closed, staring out at the snow in this GD cubicle. xoxo-have fun with Eve on your vacay!
Many birthday wishes all week long. I have to say, it's really funny that some blog entries allow comments and some don't. I'm trying to figure out the meaning. If you want to go to hooters, you can come to Beijing. I walked by one the other day. My German friend suggested I could land a job there. I said, "I'd never get hired at Hooters in the U.S." He replied (thick German accent), "Ja, but zis is is China, dear Liz. China."
I love your Indian English blog. Made me laugh the whole way through. Have fun traveling with Eve, and I look forward to a belated birthday beer fest when we're home.
Hi Jess,
I miss you! I'm sorry for missing your b-day again - I knew it was this week, but I always think it is after Thanksgiving - even though that's a moving target - I guess I think your birthday moves with it.
Anyway, I visited this morning to check in on you after the news.
I love you! Happy belated birthday and happy Thanksgiving!
Jacob
Hi Jess,
Happy Belated Birthday!
Lisa (formerly known as your pregnant yoga student)
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