Turning Seventeen

On Sunday I turned 17 but what made it even more memorable was the fact that it was the first time I had not spent my birthday with family and friends at home. Instead I spent my birthday in a strange city and I wouldn't trade it for the world. I had a brilliant day. Playing rugby in the morning, eating lots of nice deserts and hanging out with friends. In the evening I was blindfolded and taken down to the canteen, which was decorated with balloons and filled with people, where my friends had thrown a surprise party. I had an awesome cake, my own personalised party hat and some presents. My presents had been confiscated and saved until this party so I was finally able to open them! But one of the best things was a video from most of the students in the college. All wishing me happy birthday and with many very funny bloopers. It was amazing and it was a moment that makes you realise how welcomed you really are. Thank you everyone for everything. The night was spent procrastinating and having a laugh :D