A Birthday Journal
Gone to me are the years when celebrating birthdays means having guests over for lunch, snack or dinner, going out with friends or family, or partying until the wee hours of the morning.
Today, I turned 33 and I had quite a remarkable day. And here's why...
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A present from my sister and a card with a message that made me cry and want to hug her tight. I wished she was around.
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Got to work and was surprised by boxes of delicious cupcakes--a treat from my amazing colleagues. These cupcakes were sinful!
Had to take a photo through my camera phone.
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Phone calls from my brother Richard, my cousin Jopie, and dear friends Lori, Lolit and Jewel. Hearing their voices always make me smile!
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Received unexpected, very kind tributes from my dear friend Chichi here and my cousin Jopie here. These moved me deeply and made me very emotional!
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Lots of emails, text messages and friendster greetings from friends, relatives back in the Philippines and fellow bloggers. They warmed my heart.
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Beautiful flowers from the hubby. I was captivated--as if falling in love all over again!
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I got home to a sumptuous Filipino dinner that my loving parents prepared for me. My mom baked me a cake, cooked pancit for long life and pochero (beef soup). My dad cooked my favorite shrimps, fried pompano and exactly 33 pieces of lumpia! Charles brought home another favorite--king crab legs! I was so full--I had to try them all!
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I got my new fast lens and a better tripod! Too bad I don't have my camera anymore. We've sold it and haven't got a replacement. I'll have to wait a while before I could use them. But now I have one more thing to look forward to!
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I felt my baby move for the very first time! What a nice birthday present from somebody I haven't even met!
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It was quite a memorable day--something I wouldn't trade for parties and dinners in fancy restaurants! A day I will treasure and remember for as long as my memory lasts. It was by far one of the best birthdays I've ever had!
My heartfelt THANK YOU to all of you who made my day extra special! I couldn't ask for more! I am truly blessed!
8 comments:
you are very much loved, liz! good to know you had an amazing celebration. =)
liz, you are indeed blessed! you have such a wonderful family and a loving husband and of course, a baby on the way to top it all. that's quite a feast you have there. naglaway ko sa food. especially the pancit.
i left a message over jopie's blog for you, but i can't resist to leave another message over here for a wonderful girl and a good friend - we may not have a lot great memories but those few ones were worth keeping for... i know you are very happy but i wish you more happiness as always... you do take care and the baby, ok... Happy Birthday Liz!!!
what happen to your camera?!?!... hmmmm, need to upgrade huh.... good, we'll be waiting.
oh wow, an upgrade!!! i think i know what it is! yipee!!! :-)
what a wonderful birthday, indeed! you deserve all the good things you received today, my dear cousin, and for all the days to come.
AI: Thanks for being so nice! I am glad to be connected to you.
KETH: Thank you! Maayo bitaw muluto akong mom. Maybe you can come visit us here and we'll cook for you.
CINDY: We did have wonderful childhood memories and it's really great to be reconnected with you even through blogging.
We've been thinking about upgrading but didn't seriously put the camera out for sale. When we finally made a decision, I didn't realize it was going to sell that quickly!
CUZ: Thank you again! We haven't got a replacement camera yet--still deciding on what to get. For the meantime, I have to use Point & Shoot which is OK for now!
happy birthday Liz.. better late than never. you just turned 33? it means to say I am older than you? GAWD.. love your white outfit.
welcome back mai! and thanks!!! that's ok--you look younger than me! hehe...
you are loved because you are a very special person. as in.
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