the football, my birthday, and phi mu's reunite!

The past couple of weeks have been a whirlwind in Wales!! I went to my first football match, celebrated my 21st, and had a visit from Staci Lampros (sorority sister!).

The football game was a National game, Wales v. Sweden. I really had a lot of fun, even though the game wasn't too competitive. I have a new found appreciation for football...although it's still no match for Illini (american) football! My next goal is to go to an Aston Villa match...but we'll see if that happens....

My 21st birthday was also this past week!! That's not as big of a deal here, but my friends were amazing and really made it special...first they threw me a surprise laser-tag birthday part with about 10 of my American and British friends! They remembered that I had never done it before and I was SO amazed they would do that for me :)

I spent my actual 21st in London with all of the University of Illinois kids studying in the UK...a post on that whole adventure later......

I also threw a little gathering at my house one night and taught everyone beer pong! (they actually DONT play here) Thanks to Elizabeth and Ann for the red solo cup and ping pong packages :) I also got some lovely Wales memorabilia gifts from friends and best of all a VILLA JERSEY WITH MY NAME ON IT from a very special guy :) So, in conclusion...I couldn't have asked for a better birthday and am excited to buy my first drink in the states when I return!!

I capped the week off with a visit from THE Staci Lampros! It was great to see a familiar face from home and we had so much fun! Bon fire on the beach, a trip to Mumbles and some light hiking at the Gower!