Bon Voyage Celebration :)

On Saturday, we put all frustration aside and celebrated my impending departure :) It was a fantastic celebration- there were about 60 people in attendance and some nice surprises here and there. My mom organized and planned the whole event, with me only knowing which day it was going to happen. I didn't know who was going to come, even though I knew who was invited. I got to the scene and it was all decked out in oranges, blues, greens and yellows- colors that will put a smile on any face and uplift any mood. There were balloons and hanging decorations, and little gifts bags as center pieces. People that I knew since childhood, middle school, and only a few months ago came, and it was so great seeing everyone come to wish me off in good spirits. I laughed and smiled so much that by the middle of the party my cheek muscles weren't able to hold a smile anymore, and would tremble anytime I tried to relax hahaha. It was a blast!

During dinner time, which was held on the front lawn, the sprinklers went off! I heard yelling and screaming then started laughing...well, karma baby, the middle sprinkler went off during my giggles and sprayed me wet, ok, maybe not that wet, but I became much colder than I originally was :) It was pretty awesome though.

I was so touched by the effort my mom put into the party, the amount of help the Baha'i community and my friends gave to her, the lovely words given to me by everyone during 'speech' time, and by the amount of love that filled the room. I didn't expect it, and kinda didn't want to, but I got a little choked up while thanking everyone for coming and while explaining what I would be doing abroad. I loved it!! <3>. But that's for another day...this is just a pure joy post! Here are some pictures to make you happy too. I hope you like them