Itβs My Birthday! A Simple Yet Meaningful Celebration πππ
Hello everyone!
Hope all are safe and well! β€οΈπ
Today is the day Iβve been waiting for, itβs my birthday! π₯³ Feel free to drop by and send your greetings or birthday wishes. π€βΊοΈ
Itβs the sixth day and last day of my birthday countdown. Finally, my special day has arrived. No grand celebrations, no fancy meals, just a quiet, simple day that I still treasure deeply. βΊοΈβ€οΈ
As I woke up this morning, I honestly waited to see who would greet me first. At first, no one did. It felt a bit sad. But then I checked my phone and to my surprise and happiness, I received birthday messages from my family and friends who remembered. That alone made my day! βΊοΈβ€οΈ
Yes, Iβm now 39 years old. And yes, still single. π€ Iβve heard the same questions many times, When will you get married? You're not getting any younger! Honestly, Iβm used to it. People always seem concerned about age, especially if youβre single. But Iβve learned to brush it off. Iβm okay being single, and if God gives me the chance to have a family someday, Iβll welcome it. But for now, I choose to be grateful for where I am. π
I just turned 39 today. And speaking of 39, Iβve heard that in some Chinese beliefs, ages ending in 9 like 29, 39, 49 and so on are sometimes viewed as a kind of turning point or transition year. Itβs not that the number itself is unlucky, but thereβs a belief that these ages can bring personal challenges or emotional shifts, as you're nearing a new decade of life. So instead of saying Iβm 39, some people would rather say Iβm turning 40 to symbolically move forward and avoid attracting any negative energy.
Although Iβm not deeply into superstitions, I find it interesting how different cultures look at numbers and their meanings. For me, I embrace 39 fully with gratitude for everything Iβve been through and hope for whatβs ahead. π
Anyway, back to my birthday! βΊοΈ
This morning, I received a video call from my family. Thatβs when I felt truly loved. Itβs true that family will always be the first to remember and show up for you, even if just through a screen. My parents, siblings, nieces, and nephew all greeted me. Their warm wishes made me feel close to home, even if Iβm far away. β€οΈ
Of course, my friends also remembered, and the sweetest was a voice message from my goddaughter. Yes, the same little girl I talked about in my 5th day countdown post. She sang me a birthday song, and it truly melted my heart. Her sweet voice and innocence are the best gifts I could ever receive. βΊοΈβ€οΈ
After replying to all the messages, I took a bath, went to church, lit candles, and offered prayers. π
Then, I bought a mini black forest cake at Red Ribbon. βΊοΈ
And bought some viand, the fried chicken and lumpiang shanghai at Gio's Food Hub. βΊοΈ
When I got back to my place, I prepared a mini birthday celebration. And bought sofdrinks. βΊοΈβ€οΈ
I'm so glad I wasnβt completely alone. Soneone is with me and joined me for my birthday meal. It was a very simple celebration with simple foods such as a mini cake, fried chicken, lumpiang shanghai, rice, and Sprite. But it felt special. I had someone to share it with, and thatβs what really matters. βΊοΈβ€οΈ
After our meal, I had another video call with my family. This time, my nephew sang a birthday song again. I smiled so much! Even if Iβm far from them, it feels like theyβre still right here with me. The internet really is a blessing for moments like these. βΊοΈβ€οΈ
Iβm also deeply grateful to someone from afar who sent me a cash gift. Because of that, I was able to buy food for my birthday. Since Iβm currently jobless, that blessing really meant a lot to me. πβ€οΈ
So yes, even without a big party or a fancy celebration, my birthday this year is still beautiful. It was filled with love, surprises, and the warmth of the the people who remembered me. I may be 39, single, and facing many uncertainties but I am also blessed, surrounded by love, and still smiling. At the end of the day, thatβs what birthdays are really about. βΊοΈβ€οΈπ
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Have a Blessed Sunday everyone! ππππππ
Thank You Lord for the blessings and love!
Be grateful in every little/simple things and youβll find happiness you ever wanted! πππ
Everyday is worth to be grateful of!
Praying for the safety and wellness of all.
Heal Our Land Oh God!
Lovelots,
@shikika