Rachel's Birthday a Shrek-cess

Last night, Rachel despaired as her first "adult" birthday came at midnight. For all those who do not know, Rachel defines an adult birthday as one which few acknowledge except through the occasional card or phone call, lacking any form of a party. After four years of partying with friends at Furman, her last birthday was spent eating out with family. This year, without any family or friends around, her prospects were bleak. To her suprise, this was the least adult birthday in years.

First, thanks to everyone for the calls, cards, and gifts. Frosty even had the nerve to show me up by sending a huge bouquet of springtime flowers (something needed up here in the dismal tundra that is Evanston). All the special thoughts were really appreciated!

Her other big suprise came tonight as I threw her a private pizza party, completed by Shrek 2 paraphenalia. Unfortunately, we even donned Shrek ears to complete the theme. We capped the night with a Baskin Robbins mint chocolate ice cream cake. In addition to the expensive wool overcoat her parents purchased for her in the states, Rachel opened a new pink coat shown in the picture below. All in all, it was a great success. Now back to that 15 page paper. As for Valentine's, neither of us have high hopes - a five minute gift swap after class may be our only fleeting moment of "romance."