Yesterday was my birthday. And as usual, I got the annual dreadful feeling that my birthday would suck because of how close it is to exams. I feel insecure that no one will remember because everyone's too busy. I feel lousy about how much I have to study. And of course, I'm scared people will forget. But honestly, what rubbish is that? I think I'm crazy. I'm such a forgetful person. I always fail to realise what a blessed person I am. However, I'm glad I did yesterday.
Now that I think about it, every birthday has been such a wonderful one. And I kind of think I deserve a smack for thinking that it sucks. Some of my friends even have their birthdays forgotten by their parents, which is something that has never happened to me. So, seriously, what am I constantly worrying about? I should be worrying about who I should thank. Before I do that, I'm gonna blog about the wonderful day October 1st 2012 has been.
Well pre October 1st was wonderful. Pa asked me where I want to eat and I told him about that Japanese restaurant I've been longing to go to. Really really really longing. And within the next few hours he goes, "I reserved a table already!" So there. I went out for lunch, satisfied my cravings, drank teapot soup and had a funny little encounter. Even my cake was rather special haha. I was asked if they wanted me to write anything on it, so I told them. And within the next few minutes I was staring at pretty icing in my favourite colour. And with flowers too! For that I honestly wanted to give the icing girl a big hug.
So that was Sunday afternoon. On Sunday night, Celine messaged at me at 11:59:59 to make sure she was the first to wish me. Oh she sure was. And her messages are so long and so sweet omgoodness. Aiya she's like the sister I never had. And I got plenty other great wishes from close friends I TREASURE a lot a lot a lot and a lot and a lot and a lot and a lot. Yes, you. I treasure you so much that I'll probably remember what we've talked about in a few years. You all know who you are. All these came while I was mugging for lit, which helped keep me going.
And while I was expecting just another insignificant day at school, my class sang me a birthday song. My friends surprised me with a cake at recess. I got cards. I got letters. Celine's one is gigantic. I seriously felt so loved oh my goodness. AND while I was walking back home, minding my own business, I hear a voice coming from upstairs. "JIE!!" I look up and I see this:
And I come up, my maid tells me to open the fridge, and I see this:
This really makes me love my sister so much. She deliberately picked all my favourite sushis AND bought chocolate that was endorsed by Roger Federer hehehe. Lindt swiss dark chocolates. And then I find out she wanted to cook me soba for dinner. :') And on top of that I received special cards in the mail and birthday messages from my cute cousins ;) One of them actually got me a present. Hahahaha. Seriously omg. What have I done to deserve all this?! I'm laughing at the craziness of this. So thank you. Thank you thank you. To God, to my family, my friends, everyone.
And towards the end of the day I hardly felt sad about it ending. I was more of bursting with joy. Honestly. It's quite rare for someone to feel so loved nowadays. My birthday just showed me how so many people treasure me (since I treasure them too :p). And I honestly want to ask a serious question. Why? Until I figure out the answer to this question, I think I owe many people hugs. So excuse me while I go exercise my arms ;)
Now that I think about it, every birthday has been such a wonderful one. And I kind of think I deserve a smack for thinking that it sucks. Some of my friends even have their birthdays forgotten by their parents, which is something that has never happened to me. So, seriously, what am I constantly worrying about? I should be worrying about who I should thank. Before I do that, I'm gonna blog about the wonderful day October 1st 2012 has been.
Well pre October 1st was wonderful. Pa asked me where I want to eat and I told him about that Japanese restaurant I've been longing to go to. Really really really longing. And within the next few hours he goes, "I reserved a table already!" So there. I went out for lunch, satisfied my cravings, drank teapot soup and had a funny little encounter. Even my cake was rather special haha. I was asked if they wanted me to write anything on it, so I told them. And within the next few minutes I was staring at pretty icing in my favourite colour. And with flowers too! For that I honestly wanted to give the icing girl a big hug.
And while I was expecting just another insignificant day at school, my class sang me a birthday song. My friends surprised me with a cake at recess. I got cards. I got letters. Celine's one is gigantic. I seriously felt so loved oh my goodness. AND while I was walking back home, minding my own business, I hear a voice coming from upstairs. "JIE!!" I look up and I see this:
And I come up, my maid tells me to open the fridge, and I see this:
This really makes me love my sister so much. She deliberately picked all my favourite sushis AND bought chocolate that was endorsed by Roger Federer hehehe. Lindt swiss dark chocolates. And then I find out she wanted to cook me soba for dinner. :') And on top of that I received special cards in the mail and birthday messages from my cute cousins ;) One of them actually got me a present. Hahahaha. Seriously omg. What have I done to deserve all this?! I'm laughing at the craziness of this. So thank you. Thank you thank you. To God, to my family, my friends, everyone.
And towards the end of the day I hardly felt sad about it ending. I was more of bursting with joy. Honestly. It's quite rare for someone to feel so loved nowadays. My birthday just showed me how so many people treasure me (since I treasure them too :p). And I honestly want to ask a serious question. Why? Until I figure out the answer to this question, I think I owe many people hugs. So excuse me while I go exercise my arms ;)
