Party in the USA

Last Wednesday, 10th June marked my twenty one years on this earth. We did our usual family breakfast and presents quite early in the morning. Everyone else had to work, so it meant I had an early start, and then had to clean up once they all left.

That evening the four of us went out to Hilarys for cocktails and burgers. It was really nice being together looking out over the water, even though it was really cold.

The next few days were spent setting up for my party which was a Party in the USA theme. I had photoshopped my face onto Miley Cyrus' body for the invite.

Each time I invited a friend over, I'd look away and then Dad would have them doing jobs for him to help set up.

We had flags, lights, a smoke machine, a bubble machine, music and even a cutout of Uncle Sam and the Statue of Liberty, all set up at our home.

We had 77 people come through on Saturday night. Everyone got along well and there was plenty of talking and dancing. We had hot roast beef rolls, mini hotdogs, pizza, meatballs, crumbed chicken, popcorn, ice cream and a Captain America Birthday cake made by a family friend, with matching cupcakes by Cakes by D'Lake.

I had a great night and it was really nice to see everyone.

I have also booked my flight to Atlanta for August 3rd and I have received my visa. I have been emailing back with my host family too. They are really nice and it sounds like we have a lot of things in common, one of those things is liking the beach, which is great to hear! I have a host family while I'm away, but I stay on campus for most of the time. I still have a few things to sort out before I go.