When I started writing this post, my intention was to say that my 26th birthday wasn’t that big of a deal. That, and how compared to my first birthday or even my 25th, it wasn’t made much ado of. But as I started writing I realized that wasn’t true, because my birthday this year was flippin’ fantastic, a blast, and one for the memory books for sure.
Me now at the age of 26, looking bright and sparkly and new. Though change is sometimes hard for me, I’m excited about what the coming year will bring — and how things will look next August. My hope is that 26 will be filled with good reads, happy moments, gorgeous sunsets and new opportunities to learn. I have a few goals — volunteering more; worrying less — but am learning not to put too much pressure on myself.
August 11, 2012 my 26th birthday celebration was probably the best I ever had.Simple yet for the first time in my life I had all my best friends in one place (house). Usually at least one person is away or busy doing something else, but this time, I had luck on my side. The evening started with simple dinner thanks to my mom for helping me prepare all the things for my birthday celebration and to my cousin Albert, Tita Aida, Tita Jhing and Tito Ontok for their generosity sponsoring drinks, cake and some foods and all ended with gulp session at Yhackyzoda store. Thanks for gracing the eve with your presence it was a very enjoyable experience.
I would like to say Thank you also to everyone who remembered my birthday and for all birthday greetings.
I woke up with so many birthday wishes and greetings even the day after the celebration and each greetings really meant a lot to me and absolutely made my day.It’s almost impossible for me to describe how much I love each and every one of you who take the time out of your day to be a part of my life. And I don’t just mean the very close few of you who get drunk with me on weekends or know what my bedroom looks like. I mean everyone. Everyone who looks at the crap I constantly post on Facebook, everyone who reads my Tweets and blogs, everyone who takes the time out of their day. You people keep me on the ground. You keep my days interesting and my whole existence centered. Truly, you’re remarkable.
Since I am writing about my birthday, I feel that I should mention my reflections on how I lived my previous year. it was not a smooth sailing adventure yet I certainly do not regret any of them even though a few did not lead to the results that I had hoped for.After all I am also very glad that my brother didn't forget my birthday and most of all my dad and I are okay now after a very big misunderstanding.
During the night I kept thinking about how lucky I was to have the family and friends that I have and how much each of them have contributed to my life. I actually almost started to tear because I was so happy. My family and friends are one of the main reasons why I am what I am today and I am sure I would be less of a whole person if it were not for them. I may not be lucky when it comes to love life yet I am very much lucky and blessed with good friends and family.
So you see, my birthday wasn’t just ‘no big deal.’ It was actually quite a big deal. And not because I made it that way, but because the people in my life made it special. And for that reason, I have much, much, much to be thankful for.
So here’s to 26. Here’s to being a bit more humble from here on out. And here’s to recognizing how incredibly blessed my life is, because it really, really is.
Above all Thank you Lord God for the bounteous blessings You continue to shower to me and to my family. Thank you Lord for giving me sweet and thoughtful family and friends and that I got to spend my birthday with them. for answering my prayers and thank you so much for giving me another year of life. I love you Lord!
