I am writing this one from my place of employment, so it will have to be quick.
For those of you enquiring (not many, I might add) I was indeed born on this date, in 1989. Much to my surprise, May 11 is not particularly well known because of my birth, but some other things happened on this date: Luxembourg gained its independence in 1867, Mercedes-Benz was formed in 1924, and Nazi war criminal Heinrich Himmler was snatched by Mossad agents in Buenos Aires in 1960 (how very interesting, Buenos Aires was my most recent stop). For a full list of all the events having taken place on May 11 (my birthday hasn't been added yet, should be up soon) check out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_11
So I am 22 this year. The double-deuce. Deuces wild. A fine age. One of the best, you might say. As it so happens, in a fantastic stroke of luck, I have discovered that, outside of the United States, I have traveled to exactly 22 other countries. So, in honor of the occasion, I present to you a comprehensive list of all the foreign destinations I have so far set foot on with "Happy Birthday" in the local language alongside (a special thanks to Google Translate on some of these). So, here it is, the Big 22:
Argentina (Feliz Cumpleanos)
Austria (Alles Gute zum Geburtstag)
Britain (Happy Birthday)
Canada (Happy Birthday/Bonne Fete) Two official languages, hats off to Canada, or"chapeau"
China (shengri kuai le) This computer can't recognize characters, so the romanization will have to do.
Czech Republic (Všechno nejlepší k narozeninám) That has to be the most ridiculous thing I have ever seen.
Egypt (عيد ميلاد سعيد eid mīlad sa'aīd)
France (Joyeux anniversaire)
Germany (Alles Gute zum Geburtstag)
Greece (Χρόνια πολλά Chronia Polla)
Hungary (Boldog születésnapot)
Japan (Otanjou-bi Omedetou Gozaimasu) Same as with Chinese.
Korea (saeng-il chugha) Ditto.
Israel (יום הולדת שמח) No phonetics for Hebrew unfortunately.
Italy (Buon Compleanno)
Mexico (Feliz Cumpleanos) Once de Mayo? No word on any celebrations yet.
Poland (Wszystkiego Najlepszego) Ah, the language of my ancestors. Unfortunately, I don't speak a word.
Portugal (Feliz Aniversário)
Spain (Feliz Cumpleanos)
The Netherlands (Hartelijk gefeliciteerd)
Turkey (Dogum gunun kutlu olsun)
Uruguay (Feliz cumpleanos)
So, there you have it. Just so you know, I don't plan on letting this list stay at 22 for very long. And no, I don't plan on having only 23 when I turn 23 either. Have to come up with something new for next year I guess. Right, well, I had better get back to work.
Cheers.
For those of you enquiring (not many, I might add) I was indeed born on this date, in 1989. Much to my surprise, May 11 is not particularly well known because of my birth, but some other things happened on this date: Luxembourg gained its independence in 1867, Mercedes-Benz was formed in 1924, and Nazi war criminal Heinrich Himmler was snatched by Mossad agents in Buenos Aires in 1960 (how very interesting, Buenos Aires was my most recent stop). For a full list of all the events having taken place on May 11 (my birthday hasn't been added yet, should be up soon) check out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_11
So I am 22 this year. The double-deuce. Deuces wild. A fine age. One of the best, you might say. As it so happens, in a fantastic stroke of luck, I have discovered that, outside of the United States, I have traveled to exactly 22 other countries. So, in honor of the occasion, I present to you a comprehensive list of all the foreign destinations I have so far set foot on with "Happy Birthday" in the local language alongside (a special thanks to Google Translate on some of these). So, here it is, the Big 22:
Argentina (Feliz Cumpleanos)
Austria (Alles Gute zum Geburtstag)
Britain (Happy Birthday)
Canada (Happy Birthday/Bonne Fete) Two official languages, hats off to Canada, or"chapeau"
China (shengri kuai le) This computer can't recognize characters, so the romanization will have to do.
Czech Republic (Všechno nejlepší k narozeninám) That has to be the most ridiculous thing I have ever seen.
Egypt (عيد ميلاد سعيد eid mīlad sa'aīd)
France (Joyeux anniversaire)
Germany (Alles Gute zum Geburtstag)
Greece (Χρόνια πολλά Chronia Polla)
Hungary (Boldog születésnapot)
Japan (Otanjou-bi Omedetou Gozaimasu) Same as with Chinese.
Korea (saeng-il chugha) Ditto.
Israel (יום הולדת שמח) No phonetics for Hebrew unfortunately.
Italy (Buon Compleanno)
Mexico (Feliz Cumpleanos) Once de Mayo? No word on any celebrations yet.
Poland (Wszystkiego Najlepszego) Ah, the language of my ancestors. Unfortunately, I don't speak a word.
Portugal (Feliz Aniversário)
Spain (Feliz Cumpleanos)
The Netherlands (Hartelijk gefeliciteerd)
Turkey (Dogum gunun kutlu olsun)
Uruguay (Feliz cumpleanos)
So, there you have it. Just so you know, I don't plan on letting this list stay at 22 for very long. And no, I don't plan on having only 23 when I turn 23 either. Have to come up with something new for next year I guess. Right, well, I had better get back to work.
Cheers.
very interesting. where do you plan to go next...
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