There are several good pupusa places. The best one doesn't have a great atmosphere, so I didn't think it was best for a birthday. After talking to Fany I chose a place near my church. Fany and I looked at their website. It seemed like a cool atmosphere. I know the pupusas are good, because we order them for carry out on special occasions at the church.
We all got dressed up. Fany looked great. She had a pretty green shirt with matching green heels. Erika wore a dress that I gave her last week because it's too young for me. I put on makeup.
They left the ordering up to me. I noticed right away the prices were not what I expected. As the waiter approached to take our drink orders I still couldn't find the pupusas. He said they no longer sell them at this location. They have another restaurant down the street with the same name that does sell pupusas.
We were all settled in, so we decided to stay. It was a good choice!
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| Appetizers A hot pot of beans with tortillas and mantquilla A hot pot of real melted cheese and veggies Platanos, breaded balls of cheese, chips with salsa |
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| Erika, the birthday girl Marjory reading the menu |
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| Chorizo skewer in front Veggie skewere and chicken skewer in back |
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| Marjory is walking now! |
Everyone loved the lunch. It was so much food! We only ordered two meat skewers and one vegetable skewer, but there were tons of free appetizers that came along with it. The server brought over an extra table so everything could fit. When we finished Erika had a nice box to take home to her family.
My phone rang while we were eating, which is strange because the only people who call me were sitting with me at the table.
It was the woman I hope to work for soon. She asked if I can come to an interview tomorrow and, if all goes well, start Wednesday! Of course I said yes.
This afternoon Fany, Erika and I painted each others nails. Then it was time for me to get Erika home. We stopped on the way to her house and picked up a cake. (She chose chocolate - a girl after my own heart.) Her father is working, but hasn't gotten paid in months. They can't afford a cake. She would have never asked for a cake, but I wanted her family to celebrate with Erika tonight.
Erika needed help carrying her gifts (I got Erika her first bible and some lip gloss), the food, and the cake. Erika's Mom and Lorenzo both showed up at my car to help Erika. I got lots off hugs from Lorenzo. Erika's Mom thanked me. I was happy to be able to spend time with Erika on her birthday!
On the way home I stopped by the bottom of the hill where Ana lives. Ana and the kids came down. They all ran for me with open arms. Isa sobbed when I left. She and Samuel both wanted to go home with me. It broke my heart. I was supposed to spend tomorrow afternoon with them, but I explained I have the interview. Now we have a date for Saturday.
It was a super day. I think it was everything Erika wanted it to be.
