Turning 31 in Afghanistan...

Today was my birthday, and as far as birthdays go, I would have to say that this one was definitely anti-climactic.  I'm not really one to go around telling people it is my birthday, so for the most part, no one knew.  It was pretty much just another day.

I decorated my birthday cake this morning, and I have to say that I don't think I have a future in cake decorating.  But it was really tasty, so that is all that mattered.  I had to go to the JAG luncheon today, which I don't really mind, because it is usually guaranteed time that I get to spend with my friend Caitlin who works at Division.  Friends from home are always a welcome thing here.  Caitlin decided to yell that it was my birthday during the luncheon.  So I did get a few "happy birthdays" at the lunch, so that was nice.

I got mail today.  A birthday package from parents which was delivered perfectly on my birthday.  Thanks Mom, Dad & Jordan!  I have been waiting on 2 other packages, that have mysteriously not arrived yet even though they were both shipped over 12 days ago.  One of them being the Harry Potter Movies I ordered off of Amazon.  Each day I keep hoping that they will show, as Amazon usually takes 4-6 days to get things to Afghanistan, and each day I am disappointed.  The other package I got was a package of Li Hing Mangoes that I ordered off of Amazon 6 days ago, so I don't know where my Harry Potter movies are.  It's getting frustrating.  I thought I timed the delivery of them perfectly to when I would finish the book, but of course Murphy's law strikes again....

All in all, it wasn't a terrible birthday in Afghanistan, but I do hope it is the last one I have to spend away from husband.  Last year for my birthday, my husband returned home from Afghanistan.  This year, I'm in Afghanistan.  Last year was definitely better....

I don't think I'm going to win any cake decorating awards anytime soon, but it was a fun distraction!