Thai Style Birthday

This years birthday was a little different from previous years. After realizing I am now the same age as Jesus was when he died, I began to think a little more about enjoying life than participating in a celebration that tends to lead to forgetting the nights activities. Katie and I spent the day relaxing by the pool and getting a massage. The day was beautiful and hot, thankfully there was a cool ocean and pool near bye that provided the occasional relief. After a dinner at Mr. Wee's Pizzeria we walked down the beach to enjoy the sunset at a new favorite hangout. This little grass hut restaurant and bar does not yet have a name due to it being open for only three days. We like to call is the No-Name Place. We have made friends with the owners and have spent the last few meals enjoying her wonderful local fare. For the sunset we chose our current favorite a pineapple shake with rum to celebrate the big 33. While enjoying our refreshments we noticed a dark cloud coming over the island that soon turned into a fierce thunderstorm. Since we could not possibly walk back to our bungalow in the rain we decided to wait out the storm and have a few beers. A few turned into many and I found myself back in the same situation I have for the last few birthdays--slightly tipsy!!!. After the rain stopped we staggered back to our bungalow and had some pastries, that substituted a birthday cake, while taking funny pictures of each other. I can honestly say I will not forget my Thai birthday and I am still recovering today.