twenty-six

Today I am twenty-six, and feeling pretty old. Nate arranged a fantastic celebration for me yesterday, which started and ended at the embassy. We spent all morning by the marines' pool with guacamole (Sana'a just got a shipment of avocados!) and bloody marys. We then had Thai food for dinner with a group of friends, along with an amazing carrot cake Nate whipped up, and ended the night back at the embassy with a marine house party. The best part of my birthday celebration, however, will be arriving in one week (my parents and uncle Boyd); I'm not sure of a better birthday present than a visit from the family.