21st Birthday in Spain

I really didn't know what to expect for my 21st birthday here in Spain.  A long time before coming here I knew it was going to happen, and I knew it would be different from your typical American 21st birthday, but never did I think that I would manage to go the entire couple days before and after my b-day without drinking any alcohol! But you know what, I really don't mind because although this birthday was really different, it was something I won't ever forget.

The night before my bday, I met up with two friends, Donja and Caroline, for what I thought was just going to be a little walk around and some dinner. I ended up eating a delicious Argentinian sausage and then the three of us decided to take a little walk around. We came across a little playground for children and decided to try out all the cool stuff. It was really fun! I hadn't played on a little kids playground for quite some time, but it was fun, I think it helps loosen you up, and bring out the hidden youthfulness inside!

After all that fun, we went looking for a tapas bar. We found one, but unfortunately I ordered what I believe was squid, although I still don't really know if that's what it was. Anyway, we ended up hanging around for quite a while just talking and then next thing I know it's 12:00, I was 21! Donja and Caroline sang happy birthday to me in German, first time that's ever happened to me but it was cool!
The next day, I had a little mini bday party at my place.  Donja came, along with Emilio's nephew and his girlfriend, for some great food, and a delicious cake. It wasn't anything crazy, but I had a really good time. The rest of the day I just relaxed and did nothing. But sometimes it feels really good to do, well, nothing.
So that pretty much sums up my birthday. It wasn't crazy and wild, I didn't get black out drunk, but I did however really enjoy it. I think change is a good thing, so celebrating my 21st birthday in a different way turned out be something I won't forget. And besides, I still have this entire weekend to celebrate American style! Bottoms up! Woo!