Last Friday And Saturday

There was a little hiccup during the wedding (which wedding doesn't :) but all went well. I'm sorry I didn't have much to show, because I was running around, getting things done, announcements, making sure friends are not ignored, and also one of the people who send the drunken bridegroom to his room. He was hilarious when drunk.

It was funny. I had completely forgotten about my birthday, not until the makeup artist for the bride had a slip of tongue and told me the cake was in the fridge, and told me to please pretend to be surprise ;P The groom later on blurted out (in a drunken manner) that friends are gonna celebrate my birthday the same night as the wedding.

By the time the intention was announced, I tried to pretend to be surprised, but I guess the tiredness weakened my ability to do so. Nevertheless, it was a nice surprise. What was even more surprising was the gift, a Swarozski crystal necklace! Dainty and nice! :) We then went to sing karaoke till 4am and return (some of us) to the hotel.

The next day, another surprise awaits me. After the lunch, I returned home, totally drained. There were a few letters placed on my bed. I could recognise some of which are bills, but then one envelope stood out among the others. The address on the top left hand corner brighten that moment, drew a big smile on my face, and sent a tingly feeling deep down. It was the US friend that I've lost-thru-the-years-and-found-on-myspace :) Though it's a simple card, the on-and-on list of prayers on that card was just amazing. I know he prayed for me alot, and to have the prayers (well not the exact ones, but similiar lines) travelling all the way from him to me warms my heart :)

Such moments reminded me that I am not forgotten afterall :) I shouldn't complain about being ignored and left out. I am in their hearts! ;)

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So yeah, My 32nd year on this earth will come to a closure soon.

I am glad that I am no longer having pre-birthday jitters or stresses or moods like I used to have in previous years ('04, 'o5). I guess being able to come out of my own self pity and rising above it all helped.

I can tell you, at this moment, I am truly happy for me being me. I am loved, I am cherished, and that does not necessary come with a companion.

And that's the birthday gift I ever need.