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The Day I Turned 31
I slept a long time the night before as the husband had me on bed rest. Lately, I have been spending most of my time sewing so I only take cat naps here and there. We did not have anything planned for that day because the husband had to go to work that day. Also, I no longer expect anything anymore unlike the previous years. I feel like I have outgrown birthdays or maybe just for this year at least.
We picked out a nice white cake from Publix and shared it with the family. They were sweet enough to sing “Happy Birthday” to me. For that particular moment, I feel like a kid again. The husband gave me a pink hydrangeas which I plan to transplant this coming summer. The next day, the husband and I had dinner at our favorite restaurant. Everything was simple just as I want it to be. I’m grateful that I am still alive and well.
Happy Birthday, Mom!
She’s a wonderful mother-in-law. I’m actually spoiled because when I’m too lazy to cook, she would willingly offer what they are having for dinner. Also, we stayed in their house for two weeks when I got out of the hospital so that she can look after me while the husband is at work. We both enjoy thrifting so I’m looking forward to more thrifting trips with her. I’m grateful she’s my mother-in-law. She reads my blog so this greeting is for her. Thanks Ma for everything that you do!
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Happy Birthday, Aliyah!
Happy Birthday, Ma!
Today is a very special day. It is my mother’s birthday. I will not be able to greet her personally because we are oceans apart right now. I will have to make it up to her when I go back for a visit. I want to buy tons of gifts for her for everything she did for me. Soon, I will be able to.
I miss going out with her for a movie or lunch. Yeah, we do that all the time together. But just like any normal mother and daughter, we don’t meet eye to eye on certain things but I’m glad she doesn’t force her views on me. Happy birthday Ma! I miss the shrimps and crabs that you cook for me. Hunny wants to have a taste of your fabulous seafood cooking too. LOL
The Big 3-0
Last Saturday, I bid farewell to the twenties and hit the big 30! Every birthday I often utter the line “I feel old” and then a huge sigh follows right after. Even as a kid, I always have this Peter Pan sydrome, you know that I-don’t-want-to-grow-up (or old) thing. Well, I don’t live in Neverland and I can’t fly even if I’m bursting with happy thoughts so time to face the truth. Anyway, aging is inevitable.
Instead of fighting aging, I’d like to age gracefully instead. Starting now I will pay more attention about taking care of myself like eating the right food and doing some exercise. I’m glad that we are able to do walks for a couple of days now. Yes, I’m often gasping for air (not to mention the constant itching of my legs) but it is a start. Also these days, majority of our meals are home cooked, by who else but moi.;) I want to live a good and healthy life (at least what is left of it).
Even at this age, I still have goals to reach. I often blogged how I’m starting from scratch again and I haven’t really seen any progress in my life since. I promise myself that this time I will be more proactive and stop limiting my abilities. Be brave and think outside of the box like I used to. It is a daunting thought for me because I have been sorta a recluse for these past years. I’d like to re-join the humanity again.;)
Lastly, I want to strengthen my relationship with God. I don’t constantly go to church or even pray at least once a day. Last Sunday and today, we attended the service and prayer night. It felt good and I realize how much I miss going to church. This is going to be a good year for me, I hope! Maybe now, I can borrow the line from a movie, “thirty, flirty (towards the hubby only) and thriving!”
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