I'm now 29 years old.. A lot of things changed from my last birthday.. some happy changes, some sad (very sad)...
Let me share first how my "celebration" went...
It started Nov. 21 when I met with Crunch in admu.. I was late cause it was kinda late already when the faculty meeting was canceled and it was a bit traffic too.. When I got there, we ate the snacks (?) I bought from mcdo (nuggets, fries and cheeseburger). Then she gave her gift for me, it was her painting of my name and things that remind her of me.. It's so cute and I appreciate so much the hardwork and heartwork she put in it.. Thanks a lot! =)
12 midnight and onwards till 12:45am.. people started to text.. the top 4 are:
1. Crunch
2. Ate
3. L.A. Oliveros
4. Pato, Shrimp, Kitty, U-sungay, Bluey, Bash-bash, etc...
I woke up around 8:30 and more greetings came pouring in.. Thanks to you all.. Kuya Paolo, Paul, Mommy Goose, Kes Ventanilla, Fatima Ornales, Ducky, Mr. Jandusay, Ms. Araque, Ms. Datu-Ramos, Hans, Erwin, Yjez Batulan (I miss you!), Ms. Milante, Mr. Tabada, 2net, Ms. Ysais. And those who greeted me through my friends: Cus, Abby, Coco, Pinay, Vince.
At home in San Andres, tatay cooked calderetang baka.. it was so good that I had 2 servings.. hehe.. We experienced brownout for like 30 minutes so when Kuya came, he and Japs played teken in their psp and when they were done playing I played tennis in Kuya's psp (I suck.. haha!).. When the electricity came back, we watched boxing and while doing so, Japs and I teased Kuya to buy ice cream. Then we ended giving our share (P100 - kuya, P30 - mhe, P20 - Japs.. hehe) then Japs bought the ice cream.. He got the new Selecta choco fudge.. It was good, Kuya got fascinated with the whole chunk of brownies in it.. hehe.. =p .. back to the boxing.. we all got sad for Rey "boom-boom" Bautista for he lost.. but while watching, I all of a sudden noticed that my bracelet is missing.. i kept looking at the places I've been in the house and when I can't find it, I just stayed in the chair and kept quiet for a long time. When I can't really bear the feeling of losing something on my birthday, I again went inside the room and re-traced the things I did.. then finally I found it inside the paper bag where I checked for the my hair iron.. Yey! =P
Then, around 12:45, Pato came with her dad and picked me up.. We went to Ayala Museum as one of her requirements in her history class.. Pato gave her gift right after we went down the car but I didn't open it yet. The bag is from the jewelry store we like but knowing that she really doesn't like what I liked from that store I was really curious what she got me (at this instance my EQ seemed to go up for I didn't open right away her gift and even include it in the bag I deposited in the museum safe). After paying for our tickets, we went first to the part she really needs to to view which is the exhibit on gold entitled "Gold of Ancestors - Crossroads of Civilizaton". But even before we finish the 4th floor exhibit where we started, she got hungry already so we went out first to eat (after asking if we can come back when we leave and till what time the museum is open). We don't have any idea where to eat so we just kept walking in Greenbelt 3.. Then we saw Cafe Bola so we went in. Pato remembered that Ducky said it's good there.. and it is.. I got Beef Bola on Pasta with parmesan and ham sauce. Then we had our dessert in Gelatone (it's my 2nd ice cream for the day.. hehe.. =p) and got myself a scoop of strawberry ice cream in cone. On our way back to the musem, we were asked by a lady from WWF if we have 2 minutes to listen to her about saving the earth. The first part of what she said kinda bored me cause I already know about it, what surprised us though is what she said about the drastic change in our weather condition wherein there was a snow in Baguio and hale in Camarines. We would so much like to donate but we don't have credit card for it. So the lady thanked us and just hope that we spread what we have learned. Then, before going back to the museum, we already bought our ticket for Madagascar: Escape to Africa the 4:30pm showing. Then back again to the museum.. We enjoyed going around the 4th floor. I was fascinated by the paintings of Fernando Amorsolo that are displayed on the 3rd floor.. We dropped by the museun shop and I liked the handmade pink stationery but its ki1nda expensive and I don't have extra money to buy it (sadness). We didn't go around anymore the 2nd floor since we've been there already before during our first separate visit. When we reached the ground floor, I already got my other bag from the museum safe and opened right away Pato's gift.. It's the earrings I like a lot from Gaea Crafts by Filigrinasia in Shangrila Mall =) ..On our way out, we saw another exhibit and Pato checked it out. She made me return my bag from the safe so we can go in. It was more of modern art and it's so nice.. =)
It was only 3:45 when we left the museum.. When we got to Glorietta 3, we played first in Timezone.. basketball and Daytona racing.. I sucked in shooting and racing.. haha.. =))
Then the movie.. It was really entertaining and funny.. I like Gloria.. hahaha!!!
We just decided to ride the MRT on our way to Shangrila Mall where Pato will buy the wallet she likes so much from Girbaud.. I treated her to another 2 scoops of ice cream from Gelatone then started walking going to the MRT station. We passed by Landmark, Glorietta and SM before we reached the MRT station.
Shang... We went to Girbaud, Pato and I chose from the 4 stocks of the wallet she likes.. After that, we went to Mercury Drugstore to buy her baby wipes (that's how oc she is, and wait till you get to hear more.. =p)
Walking home.. when we reached the village, it started to drizzle. Since we don't have an umbrella, we just walk fast to get home fast as well.. But while walking, Pato was teasing me on me "walking fast"..
Home.. we fixed the stuff Legendairy borrowed from Tita Heidi. Then, mommy and I placed strawberry ice cream in the remaining puffs. After dinner, Pato and I went at Tita Heidi's to return the things and gave them ice cream puffs. Then back home again, I washed up then fixed my bed, set-up neo and started blogging and chatting.. but mostly chatting..
Before my birthday ends, Crunch again greeted me.. she's the first and last person to greet me on my birthday.. =)
I slept around 1 am because I was trying to finish my blog (which I didn't.. hehe..=p) and also chatted with Ate and helped her a bit in reviewing about genetics.
Those are the things that transpired during my birthday.. but wait there's one more..
When 2net texted and asked how's my day, I told her it was ok but I miss my mom so much. She said, kuya and I had the same answer when she asked him the same question during his birthday last month. I tried so much to conceal my pain here at home but Ate nonetheless noticed it. It's my first time to celebrate my birthday without my mom.. I didn't want tatay to cook pasta for me cause it was during my 28th birthday that my mom last cooked pasta. I miss my mama so much!
But even with that very sad change, I'm still so much thankful to all the very special people that are in my life.. The Bird Family, Mommy Goose (thanks for the many advanced birthday gifts.. the precious moments jewelry box, pearl ID chain and a pretty key/bag chain), Pato and Ducky, and Ma too! - - Ate, you're truly a blessing in my life.. thanks for everything! -- Crunch, thanks for all the sweet and special things you do for me. -- All of you together with Tatay, Kuya Paolo and Jasper make my life worth living.. I LOVE YOU ALL!
Dear God, thank you for another year of service to You. Thank you for giving me all the wonderful people who care and love me as much as I care and love them. THANK YOU for everything! =')
