Alles gute...

Today was my birthday. I was given four cakes, three of which were homemade. I was congratulated and hugged and sung to. I feel very welcomed, and I am surprised by how effusive so many people were in their well-wishes. I'm too tired to write more now, but I'll just say that my birthday, while different, was still a very good day. 

I didn't end up eating my Chinese leftovers, because after a day full of trying cake, a good salad seemed to be in order.