My First Birthday Away From Home

On the 12th of February 2010, I celebrated my 1st birthday away from my country , family and friends as I’m here studying in the UK.



I woke up that morning with tears in my eyes. My best friend had just called from Saudi Arabia to wish me a happy birthday.



I felt so depressed because I was missing her and my family so much. I cried my eyes out and went back to sleep trying to escape the grips of loneliness I was feeling.



My phone rang again, It was Dawlat, a great friend I met here in Nottinigham.


Dawlat: Good morning Birthday Girl, are u still sleeping?
Me: Morning hon, I just woke up, I stayed up all night working on a project.
Dwalat: Ok you got enough sleep now, take a shower and meet me at Costa cafe.
“I don’t feel like going out today Dalool I’m sorry”. I replied
Dawlat: Come On !! Let’s go and have some fun, It’s your birthday!
“Ok, I’ll meet u in an hour”. I replied with a big smile on my face.



Dawlat is one of the most wonderful people I have ever met. Knowing her was one of the good things that happened to me during my scholarship in the United Kingdom. She has two cute boys whom I love like my own sons, Rajeh and Ammar.




Rajeh



Ammar eating + sleeping at the same time lol


I went to meet Dawlat. I really wasn’t sure what to expect. Usually the bulk of our birthday celebrations is family oriented.
I usually choose what I’d like for dinner and what activity I’d like to do, and then we do that as a family.
So, I wasn’t too sure how I would feel spending my birthday on the other side of the world from them.


However, my day turned out absolutely wonderfully!


To be continued ....