friday was my birthday.  we celebrated at cinch in santa monica.  my best friend, vikas, was in europe for the 10 days before travelling with his family.  he had a chance to stop in amsterdam.  i often remind him to get me a souvenir from every country he visits – something that the country is known for.  on this trip, he blew me away.

for my birthday, he brought home something so lovely.  he brought a yellow paper wrapped present.  i picked him up from the airport and we put the luggage and gift in the back of my red pt cruiser.  when we made it back to his place, i unwrapped my gift.

do you know what it was?  60 tulips from amsterdam!  can you believe it?  60.  he carried from amsterdam.  stashed in the overhead compartment.  through customs. 

imagine a brown man in today’s america asking for any more attention from customs.  but he did.  he got searched and harassed and he got them through.

it was the best birthday gift ever.  not only because i love flowers, but because of all the thought, effort and love with which he brought them to me.  i am ever grateful.

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