My Friday began with my best friend's 23rd birthday. It followed us through the morning at work until her family surprised her with a birthday party at her house. We ate, laughed, and told stories as the night continued to get longer. Every toast became sweeter and every drink was the 'last one.' Finally the hour grew late and the birthday girl was escorted to the bathroom by her entourage, then tucked neatly into bed. I dotn think anyone will ever forget their first drunk experience.
I don't really remember Saturday which probably means I didn't do much....
Sunday was AMAZING! After church, we returned home to a full house. My grandparents and my uncle's family were over because we were having xash! Xash is an Armenian soup that cannot be eaten alone. When someone wants to have it, they usually gather close family and friends so they can eat it altogether. This ancient communal feeding gathering is still deeply embedded in the culture of Armenian people. And of course, no one arrives emtpy handed; people bring lots of vodka because that's what you drink with xash (I both know and don't know how this became the official drink to have with this peasant style soup). I guess there is no occasion too small to drink! The weather was ideal (cold and cloudy) and the soup was so yummy! We had such a great time that my father's and uncle's spontaneity got the best of them. They winked at each other, and with the consent of my grandfather, stuck everyone in the car and we drove to San Manual Casino. We lost at the casino but being there wasn't the best part at all: it was the drive to the casino. My dad has this amazing CD filled with a collection of famous Armenian songs recorded at a concert. OH MAN! We put that on, and for an hour and a half, we had a party in the car! Dancing, singing, crying and laughing all the way there! Not to mention the jammed exit where my uncle got out of the car and started dancing with people in other cars!
Last Sunday will be one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life!
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