I got 3 birthday cards from Maan. Of which one of them was uncannily the same card that Jebbs and Les got me last year. What are the odds, really?
That was such a nice and heart-warming surprise. It’s nice to know that there are people who go through great lengths to make me feel loved.
I expected my 27th birthday to be a quiet one, mainly because my birthday was a tuesday and the weekend before it was Pride week, while the weekend after it would be Canada day weekend. We were going camping at Algonquin for Canada Day weekend, and camping in the wilderness wasn’t exactly my idea of celebrating.
I actually wanted to celebrate and get together with people for my birthday this year, because there is much to be celebrated. After last year’s drunken stupor and prevalent nightmares, I had grown so much that I’m actually proud of myself. That says a lot when you think about it.
When people ask me what I want for my birthday, I had to think really hard because I’m happy at what I have. My health is good; hell, I can bike 25 kms under 1 1/2 hrs! School’s on summer break, but I passed with decent grades. Work is, well, work; but I got a birthday cake and a belated lunch/transformers-movie group celebration (it was mike’s birthday too - happy birthday mike!) I’m slowly working my way through my debt. I have a newer car that’s been good so far. I’m surrounded by good and caring people. I got warm greetings from the unlikeliest people. Things are great this side of the planet!
But because some people insist on asking what I want for my birthday, my arbitrary gift option these days are biking/running related, like those biking shirts with pockets, or those hip belt with water containers. And maybe good running socks. Other than that, I dun really want anything specific, so the usual things will do.
My family (including Alan) is an exception, of course. From them I asked money towards the Norco bike I bought last month. My mom gave me money, as always. Belle and Alan pitched in too, so that expense didn’t hurt as much. My dad, well, he paid for dinner at a Korean resto that served $7.02 tofu soup. I had to mention the price because the resto had a really odd way of pricing things, like their $0.88 can of coke.
Sarah’s mom got me a cool Algonquin hoodie, which I totally love (sweetest $29.99 hoodie ever!) Hochi, Daisy and Rob got me a Billy Talent ticket, for this friday’s concert. That’ll be fcking awesome!! Jen (from work) got me some bubble bath stuff which I loveeeee. Robbie-kun got me *gasp* Final Fantasy 12 with a limited edition game guide. Hell yeah! Fcking awesome! For that, he got a real hug. Sorry, no ass groping. Hahahahah..
I know Louie got me a Danier bag, but she won’t give it to me til next saturday, when I have the bbq. The dd#2 got me something cool, but I’ll get to that soon. Everybody else gave me all their love, which good as always.
I told Mhe and Abs they could just get me a biking shirt. I guess they weren’t crazy about the idea because they might get the wrong size then we’ll have to go through the trouble of getting one that actually fits. I met up with the duo at Tristan yesterday and they handed me a bag from the Apple Store. They got me an iHome H6, and because I wanted to make space for it, I ended up cleaning my room. Hahahahaha.. It now nestles on top of table beside my bed. So happy, I have a new toy! Kyaaa!!! Many thanks to the dd#2. I will make sure you have good stock of coronas and rice. LOL!
Thanks to the other well-wishers! I’m happy, thanks to all of you.