birthday fun

This past Friday I celebrated my 25th birthday, and my first birthday here in Germany. Although I missed Bomber's MEGA-rita and celebrating with familiar friends and family, I had a great time here. My birthday started around 7 a.m. when Tobi surprised me singing "Happy Birthday" with a cake and candles and everything. I was quite shocked that he had planned all of this, but I was very flattered that he made such an effort so early in the morning :-) We had some coffee and I got to open my gifts over breakfast. I was very surprised that Tobi's parents had sent gifts- they gave me one of my favorite perfumes, Dolce & Gabanna Light Blue, as well as Moleskine weekly planner to help me keep track of my schedule and where I need to travel to for work. I absolutely love the planner and can't wait for the New Year to come so I can start using it! Tobi surprised me yet again with my birthday gift as well. He gave me a very stylish and practical George Gina & Lucy messenger bag. It is such a versatile bag that can be worn messenger style or on the shoulder. And it is big enough to fit my books and papers in for work, but also stylish enough to use on a night out. I have gotten nothing but compliments on it since I have had it! I was very happy and impressed that he picked such a perfect gift all on his own :-) That afternoon I met Sherrie and Liana downtown for some coffee and cake at Starbucks. Sherrie gave me a tic-tac-toe game where the X's and O's are mini shot glasses- I can't wait to play! After coffee Liana left for work and Sherrie and I went for some sushi! :-) I then had to go to a teacher's meeting at work where I treated everyone to some homemade chocolate chip cookies. Tobi met me after work and we went out to dinner at an amazing Asian restaurant. Afterwards we met some friends out and celebrated late into the evening. One of Tobi's co-workers gave me a mini bottle of Jager, which I thought was very thoughtful. Liana also brought a birthday gift out- mini bottles of different flavored Absolute vodka as well as some really yummy tasting lip gloss (she knows my weakness!). I posted some pictures up on facebook as well as myspace for all who would like to check them out! All in all, I can say despite not being home I had an amazing birthday and am happy I got to celebrate it here in Stuttgart with some pretty great people :-)