Photo courtesy of Ben Hepler, (Messiah '12)Most of us usually spend our birthday at home or going out with friends. Ashley (Messiah ‘13) however, spent her birthday at the abundantly hospitable and genuinely Samoan, Safua Hotel (which was included in Patricia Schultz’s, 1,000 Places to See Before You Die). At dinner, the staff at Safua treated Ashley by making her a throne and crown, both made of coconut leaves. The Safua staff sang and danced with Ashley as a way to celebrate her 21st birthday. And if that wasn’t generous enough, the Safua staff presented Ashley with a stylish lavalava. Of course, no birthday would be complete without a cake to share with all your friends. Before the post-dinner dance party erupted, Jess (SLC) read Ashley a poem that the CCSP family each contributed to. Writing only one or two lines, each member of the community put love and laughter into the poem. Below are just a few excerpts.
“You may be picky with your food, but you always maintain a good ‘tude.”
“I am often frightened by your sass, but you have the finest…hair.”
“Your toenails are purple and your eyes are blue. CCSP wouldn’t be complete without you.”
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