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Happy birthday from Chennai.
Wonderful years in Atlanta,AIS...Working in first grade. Lovely beads. Love you😉Serge

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Happy birthday lady!
Love Jeannette and Biz

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My first memory of you Sage is you bringing me sage to cleanse my apartment across the hall from you. I thought you were so cool!
I'm so glad we turned from neighbors into friends--from dancing reggae on the roof to spending time in santa fe at tent rocks when you were so pregnant, I cherish so many moments we spent together.
I'm so happy to see your family grow and I can't wait till our paths cross again!
Love, Niko

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Ahh, let’s see… dancing at Cleo’s, Opal, and Vinyl, pool days, your block party, the Grand Canyon, Santa Fe, Atlanta. Just a few memories. Happy Birthday beautiful traveling queen! May 40 be fabulous! Love you 💗

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We met at AIS and I’m very late getting this written!! One of the 1st play dates for Lili and Eden was me picking them up from school, getting them lunch at Panera and then the weather turned bad (I think??) and I brought them to your house. You told me how to get in and we played there for a while on our own!! It was my 1st time to your house!! We always enjoyed spending time with you guys at the pool and another fun time I loved was when we brought the kids to the dekalb farmers market one day. We piled into your minivan all together! Happy, happy birthday!!! Can’t believe it’s such a big one🤣Welcome to the 40’s!! Lots of love- Jen

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THAT WAS ONE FANTASTIC xmas/new years, I will never forget!!!! luv, Kittykat

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I have only spent two Christmases of my life away from my family, and I am so blessed that one of those was with yours. I treasure the memory of your girls with the puppies, Henry bringing us beers, dancing over bamboo, and toasting to our good fortune. I am so, so grateful for your friendship, and feel so blessed that we got to have some Vietnam time together. -Love, Jessica

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Sage! Always my most beautiful friend, inside & out! Being close to you throughout our formative years was such a gift. My memories of you are mostly silly, and include watching 90210 in your family room, your family’s Christmas cookies, partying in the basement (Sue’s goodbye party!), Great Adventure, your room painted red🎈, and countless other fantastic times we had as crazy teens. I will always have a home in my heart for you and our friendship. I wish you the happiest 40th birthday. Enjoy your day with your amazing family💗 Love, Meggan

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1999 into 2000

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Sage,
G&G will join you virtually as you jump into your forties with your unique passion for life and adventure! I am so happy we have managed to stay connected through life’s joys and sorrows. Looking forward to the day when we can all be together! You are loved around the world! Happy 40th birthday my friend! 🎂🎉🥳

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G&G once again sharing love and laughter together!

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G&G does it again!

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G&G ladies weekend!

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G&G reuniting and making more precious memories!

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I believe the first G&G reunion happened here!

We have continued our “intellectual” conversations and connection through the miles that separate us! We are currently living in 4 different countries and time zones but we are able to communicate our joys and sorrows and everything in between on a What’s app chat group lovingly called G&G!

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Then our next adventure together… Pregnancy and Parenthood! Wow! “All the Pregnant Ladies!” How many teachers were pregnant when Julie was principal?  So glad we were on this journey together! One that continues to bring us so much pleasure and pain all rolled into one! Thanks for celebrating the accomplishments and crying tears of both happiness and sadness with me!

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We first met in Ghana 10 years ago right before your 30th birthday! We were “footloose and fancy free” living at Melrose Place and  teaching at Lincoln Community School! It was the beginning of our lasting friendship…

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Happy, Happy 40th, Sage! I remember when your mom came to NJ for the first time with you as a baby. I remember thinking you were the most beautiful baby girl I had seen. I remember your grandfather saying "hey, Soggy" his nickname for you and you replying "I am not Soggy"! Enjoy your special day, your 40th year. You all know you have a place in Parker to stay if you ever get back (hopefully) to CO. Happy Birthday with much love. Peggy

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2000

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Splendora, An Khánh, Hoài Đức, Hanoi, Vietnam

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Splendora, An Khánh, Hoài Đức, Hanoi, Vietnam

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Splendora, An Khánh, Hoài Đức, Hanoi, Vietnam

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We met at work, but quickly became friends too! It’s been a difficult few years, but we have also been able to celebrate so much good in our lives together too! Friday night drinks, birthdays, and a wedding are all the moments that I will treasure from our friendship! I hope that this year is your very best year yet!! Happy Birthday! - Hannah

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My darling Sage! Wishing you a very happy birthday! I’m so so so lucky to have you as a friend and love you so much! Wishing you a wonderful day, you beautiful woman xxxx

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Good times, love Hazel

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Happy Happy 40 to YOU SAGE!
Its probably more special from me another 1981 baby. Oh goodness we have had so so so many good times. We met because you had rented that basement apartment with HEATHER! and joined us on the Lake Powell trip that year. I felt so lucky to sit next to you on the drive home. What a fun trip that was. Im sure lots of sunny swims and waterskiing and libations.
I always remember you as having the best little apartments. That basement in Goss Grove, Yarmouth, Chautauqua, and the Cow barn place. I still ride or drive by that barn and fondly think of you.
Happy birhday to the girl who has the best dance moves and the laugh that makes me laugh. I hope you are showered with love form your Henry and your daughters. Cheers to you Sage
Love
P

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Happy birthday dearest Sage! I miss you so very much and always recall the times we've been able to connect during the course of our very busy school day. They are precious memories for me and I am grateful for the time we had together at AIS...miss you, Henry and the girls!

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Dear Sage

Many Happy returns of the day, and have a wonderful celebration with your family.

Forty years is no age, hope you will visit me when I become 80 in a couple of years,… Now you and your  family are invited.

By the way, how is every little thing going?

Lots of love.  JENS

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Remembering my 30th birthday when we went to Labadi Beach

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Happy Birthday, Sage!  Can it really be your 40th?!
I'm proud to call you my niece and happy to have had the privilege of watching you grow from a newborn into the beautiful woman you are today.  I love seeing you as a mom and wish you nothing but love and joy as you celebrate your 40th birthday.
Love you!

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Love you Sage! I have SO MANY amazing memories of our time together in Boulder. I will always remember visiting you in Oaxaca! Lots of costumes and lots of long chats over good food and drinks. Happy Birthday friend. I miss you!

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Hi Sage!!

Happy 40th!!! May this be the best decade yet!!

My all time favorite memory together, of the many many, is our snowboarding trip to Vermont!!! 8th grade and we got snowed in (BOMBARDED, as your mom kept saying!) lol. Such a fun experience and I’m so thankful to you and your family for that awesome memory!! The basement memories I’ll save for conversation and not print ;) miss you!!! 🥳🎉

Love, Brianne

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Chocolate croissants and children!

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I have such fond memories of visiting you in Guadeloupe- but I think some of my favorite moments were actually from our trip to Dominica. Lots of mangos, snorkeling, hitch hiking, actual hiking and beers on the porch where we stayed. This was one of my favorite adventures with you! Happy happy birthday my friend! xoxo Megan

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Oaxaca Christmas! Feliz cumpleaños! Love, Orie

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Visits in Point Pleasant, Hoboken, Mexico, Colorado, and Ghana! Hard to pick a favorite, but you’ve certainly had an adventurous 40 years. Glad to have been able to join you for so many great times. Cheers to many more! Cousin Anders

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I met the lovely Sage over Thanksgiving about 4 years ago on Hopi Road. We went on a desperate hunt for breakfast burritos when everyone restaurant was closed and attended the freezing Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the plaza. She was kind enough to officiate my wedding to Orie, and did so with the most calming presence - here is a beautiful photo from that day. I’m so happy to know her and love the light she brings to every interaction! Happy 40 Sage! Can’t wait until we can all reunite, and I hope you have a magical day! Love, Erica

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Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, Park Avenue West, Denver, CO, USA

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Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, Park Avenue West, Denver, CO, USA

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Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, Park Avenue West, Denver, CO, USA

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I remember meeting you on the dance floor Sage❣️💃🏼 Then finding out after class that we could speak not only in dance and English, but French and Spanish was definitely something that doesn’t happen every day! 😉💕 You are absolutely dazzling and are pure inspiration! Keep living and loving life to the fullest❣️ Happy Born Day Sister 🎉🎊 40s is going to be the best decade yet! Love youuuuu 😘😘😘 Amy Joy

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Happy birthday from your familia in Florida 🐠🌞🏖 👙 !!!! Sage, we love your wild spirit, your adventurous life (jealous 😏), your wisdom…. I’ve always been so proud to call you my cousin Sage. I cherish the memories we made and look forward to many more. Cheers to 40 is the NEW 30! ~ Love you , kiss the kids for us! ❤️ Sonia, Talia & Caleb 💋

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It has been such a pleasure working with you and getting to know you and your wonderful family. Wishing you the happiest of birthdays! 40 is the new 30! Kindly, Moo

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Sage, you made my journey into motherhood so special. You were so supportive, encouraging, and life-giving during that time. I always hold onto the "sage" advice you gave me in those early moments of motherhood: "Everything and nothing is normal". We share experiences, yet experience them uniquely. You have continued to be a supportive, encouraging, and life-giving friend ever since. I am forever grateful to have you in my life and the friendship we have grown over the last several years. Happy Birthday!

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Dearest Sage! I was inspired by you to improve my language skills. I speak Spanish now. Have a most wonderful birthday! Lots of love, Anna xx

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You bring joy and energy to each moment. Thank you for always reminding me of Corona and your friendship. I see you and remember the beauty of her as well. Love you

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Super bowl 2010 - loved having you on the East Coast! So many wonderful memories with you!

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Do you remember the car ride with your Mom, Uncle Bob and me (circa 1988 or so), who was using your Sony Walkman (or some such device), with the headphones on, and was singing "Roxanne" as though nobody else was there? You just laughed and laughed!

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You were the flower girl in our wedding. We had your hair done in French braids, but you didn't like them so pulled them out before the ceremony. You still looked beautiful!

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So many memories, Sage! I remember the day you were born (can it really be 40 years ago?!); I remember when you moved from Arizona to NJ, and I have so many fond memories of family times together.  A particularly funny memory is when we were playing board games in Point Pleasant - you were probably about five years old - and whatever the game was, you were losing badly.  Becoming increasingly irritated, you announced, "This is not a winning or losing game!"  Of course, it became a "winning or losing game" once you started to win!
xoxoxo Debbie

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Hey hey hey Sage! Birthday greetings from Trinidad. I wish you another year of love, hope and happiness! Joyeux anniversaire! Enjoy the 10 day countdown to your milestone birthday! Leslyn

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Dear Sage, I suppose this was our first year working together ... some or almost ten years ago. Time flies Sage. You've been an incredible friend. I hope your family spoils you on your very special day. You deserve it! Happy birthday Sage.

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Happy birthday Sage! I hope everything is good for all of you in Vietnam. Here all is well with us. The summer has been very nice with lots of sun and good temperatures. We spent the whole summer in Norway, thanks to the Covid. We were at our old farmhouse at Rena, and we went to Finse for a couple of weeks for painting the cabin.  It was nice  though, we even could go swimming in the lake at Finse. It’s not every year we can do that. Wish you all the best, and that the Covid situation soon will make us live as normal again - take care and stay healthy🥳! Best regards, Inger Margrethe & Helge

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Corona, Sage, Emery and others hiked Havasupai Falls in the mid-90s.

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Sage gave birth to Lili, and Aurora was honored to be present.

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Sage and Aurora laughed until they could not laugh anymore at Flagstaff Point in Boulder, CO.

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Aurora has many beautiful memories of Sage on the Peaks Walk.

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Horseshoe Mesa Hiking Area, Grandview Trail, Grand Canyon Village, AZ, USA

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Horseshoe Mesa Hiking Area, Grandview Trail, Grand Canyon Village, AZ, USA

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Horseshoe Mesa Hiking Area, Grandview Trail, Grand Canyon Village, AZ, USA

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Sage and Aurora spent a week in the Grand Canyon with 5 guys from Boulder, CO. Colorado River or Bust Baby, and we made it. Aurora remembers the full moon hikes and waking up on her birthday as that full moon was setting and the sun was rising.

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Christine, Chris, Larry, Sage and Aurora hiked thunder river in 2005. Such an amazing place and so much laughter.

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Aurora met Sage in Flagstaff, Arizona. Aurora was 2, she does not actually remember this, and Sage was a new born babe. Lifelong friendships are priceless.

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Aurora remembers an amazing New Year’s Eve with Sage and her family in Oaxaca.

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Limón Province, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica

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Limón Province, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica

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Limón Province, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica

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Sage and Aurora spent Aurora’s 27th Birthday at beach bar in Puerto Viejo. Absolutely amazing evening, as is the usual with Sage 🥰

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Dearest Sage,
Fond memories of apartment living at Chautauqua, Columbine, dancing at the fox theater and dinners at Juanitas! So happy for you your family is beautiful! You look so incredibly happy!! I hope our paths cross someday again. Happy 40’th dear one!

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Happy 40th Birthday! 🎉🎂🥂🍾 We remember celebrating your 30th with you, when you first arrived in Ghana! Xxxx

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Sage, I remember partying with you in Accra! I miss you. You are beautiful both inside and out, kind, caring, fun and easy going! You are also very professional, an awesome teacher and colleague, and a good friend. I appreciate you, and wish you a happy 40th birthday! May the many decades ahead be filled with happiness and blessings for you and all around you.

Jeff
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The first time I met Sage , my English was poor , Sage was 8 ; probably wondering who this woman was dating her dad. We bonded really fast even with the language barrier. I always was so admirative of you Sage , your strong personality, always knowing what was right for you. Your love for life. I feel that we have become friends. Happy  Birthday… Bon anniversaire.. I’m truly happy you are in my life .
… de tout mon coeur…
Lots of love… Mathilde

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Sage!! One of my favorite memories with you was when we first met. It was Halloween 2010. I was a bumblebee and you were a sexy avatar. We ditched the random party we were at and went reggae dancing at Opals. Your dancing is contagious and your spirit is incredibly positive and uplifting. You’re an amazing friend, mother and role model. Happy 40th Sage! Love you!! 🥰

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Thank you for coming to Hanoi and bringing your special light xx

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Dear Sage,
We met during my first year teaching at Green Valley Elementary. We quickly became friends and carpool mates. I always looked up to you as an older sister and someone that I could turn to for advice. You were always right about my ex-boyfriends (haha). I remember dancing with you at concerts, nightclubs, and anywhere else we could find music. Our spring break trip to Miami and Palm Beach was a blast. I got to meet your sweet grandmother, Winnie. You are an amazing person who always found joy in everything around her. It has been so many moons since we last saw each other and I hope I can make the trek to Vietnam to see you and meet your beautiful family! Happy 40th Birthday Sagey!!! I miss you and love you!! ~Love always-Daniella

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Happiest of birthdays from Jodi, Clare, Hunter, Jamie, Dylan, and Bradan (Team BBH)

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Salenko Beach Resort, High St, Accra, Ghana

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We celebrated in style!

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Ten years ago this was where it was at babe! Look at how cute we were. We must have know then that we were meant to be... Today I am so ridiculously happy to be living this beautiful life alongside you!!!

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Wishing you a very happy day, Sage! We miss you and the girls! ❤️

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Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School, Riviera Parkway, Point Pleasant, NJ, USA

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Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School, Riviera Parkway, Point Pleasant, NJ, USA

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Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School, Riviera Parkway, Point Pleasant, NJ, USA

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Smelly Bennett & Beyond❤️❤️❤️

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Happy Birthday - from Bao, Betty, Renka, Ryuuna, Kenta, Tango

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While I cannot recall our exact meeting, I do presume it would have been at Juanitas or at Jen’s house. Nevertheless, I do recall a funny time that we went to someone’s hot tub (perhaps you were house sitting 🤷‍♀️), it was just a couple of us ladies so we enjoyed the hot tub sans clothing and had a hilarious discussion about floating in the tub while looking up at an amazing starry sky.

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It was so wonderful meeting you in Atlanta and getting to know you and your sweet family. I feel like our time together was cut too short but I'm so happy that we have remained friends. You are so incredibly genuine and I'm lucky to call you a friend. It is amazing to see that you love Vietnam, a country that is so special to us. Continue to share updates on your time there and soak it all in! Reunions are in our future and I can't wait to see you again. I am certain that we have more wine nights ahead and our friendship is only getting started. Miss you so much Sage and so grateful for you. Enjoy your birthday!! Sending all my love to you! ❤️Sara

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At 16, this experience changed my life and it remains one of my most transformative experiences; to all my Danish people out there I think of you often!