My Birthday in Kuwait

Before I left CA, I told family and friends that I would hope to be on base before my birthday. The thought of spending my day alone was not appealing to me...

Despite the fact that I was still in the hotel on my birthday, I couldn't have asked for a better day!

It started with breakfast when I was wished "Happy Birthday" while ordering room service. Also, I was told that the hotel had a little something for me and it would be brought to my room. To my surprise, I received a birthday card and a chocolate mousse cake. Yum!

Next, I received the sweetest birthday email from my Airman... any communication from him always puts a smile on my face!

I also had a chance to video chat on Skype with my daughter and grandson... Heather wished me "Happy Birthday" and RJ actually sang it to me! I felt so close to both of them even though I was about 8,000 miles away.

Around 8pm I was picked up by my coworkers for a team-building dinner in Kuwait City at a restaurant called 7 Bars. We sat outside on the rooftop and enjoyed a night of good food and conversation.

As we were leaving, the hostess was kind enough to take a group photo of us... 1st Row, L to R: Keon, Me and Dan. 2nd Row, L to R: Thomas, Duane and Joe.