person A: Some of my friends told me that they had a big surprise for me. They know I hate surprises_comma_ but I complied and let the blindfold me and drive me out to the location.
person B: That sounds exciting and scary.  What was the surprise?
person A: They had decided to pool their money together and get me one big present together. It was a flying lesson at the local airport. 
person B: That is so awesome.  Did you have fun? and more important_comma_ are you a pilot now?