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First of all, I apologize in being so long in posting. Family has been visiting, I've begun working with a Portuguese tutor, and my local Rotary Club turned 25 years old. I want to thank everyone who sent my Happy Birthday messages, especially my Grandma O'Brien who sent me a card in the mail. There's a lot that's happened these past two weeks and I know a bunch of people wanted to know what I did for my birthday, but I'm afraid you'll have to wait just a little bit longer. My host parents are heading out of town again, this time to a couples' retreat, and I'll be staying with some Rotarians this weekend. Guess which ones? That's right, it's Peter Pettigrew and Company. It's my worst nightmare realized, but also completely unsurprising. Luckily he has a daughter two years younger than me who's a real sweetheart and is always chomping at the bit to ask me about my experience, because she'll be engaging in a shorter exchange to France this December. Any way, this just me letting you know that yes, I'm still breathing. It's raining like the Dickens and I finally figured out how to work the cable box, which means I can watch more than just futebal and horrifically terrible sketch comedy shows. I get HBO. And HBO2. It's a rare thing that my host father isn't watching movies or sports, but it's good to know I have that power. Also, I have scrapped and restarted all of my application essays. They are due in two weeks. Wish me luck.