Friday, April 20, 2007

courage under fire

A friend sent me a message commending my "courage" in announcing my turning 35. "Ikaw lang ang kilala kong nag-aanounce ng edad!"

Gosh!I never realized it was a brave thing to do. I guess there comes a time in a woman's life when she just doesn't really think about these things anymore,because there are more important matters to think about.

And besides, I love birthdays...always have. And I realized too that I love celebrating them...with people I love and who love me. Sometimes, the people you love don't come to your party but after the initial disappointment, one learns to just take it all in stride. What matters is the people who do come and celebrate your life with you. Birthday or no birthday. They are there to hear you whine about your flabs and love-handles. They are there to cheer you on as you embark on a re-newed career. They are there to comfort your broken heart. They are there to give you a good smack on the butt for some stupid thing you've done...again!

Dr. Seuss wrote a book, "Do You KNow HOw Lucky YOu are?" Well, Dr. Seuss, I know now.

Thank you to my husband, my kids, my mom & siblings, my relatives and in-laws, my dearest friends who came and dined and wined and cheered me on my 35th birthday. Thank you to all those who send their greetings via email, text or phone call. Thank you to all those who remembered but failed to tell me. Sa birthday niyo, sana mabilaukan kayo ng cake niyo !!! (Hahaha...joke lang po!)

Cheers!