If I were asked what my favorite event would be, I'd say it's "BIRTHDAYS". I like it because it's a celebration of life. The celebrant is given yet another year to experience life. Life may not be so kind at times, but being able to experience a lot of things with the people dear to you is already something to celebrate and be happy about.
I enjoy celebrating my and my loved ones birthdays together. I don't like big parties, but I do enjoy eating something with my family or very close friends. My family, relatives and close friends usually get together at home. We mostly prepare our own food and share it with everyone.
My younger cousin, Godwyn, celebrated his 13th birthday in our house instead of hanging out with his friends.
I don't know why, but celebrating with family is very important... especially in my family's case. Perhaps, I and my younger cousins consider each other best friends that we tend to celebrate each others birthdays most of the time.
During my 31st birthday, my aunts and my younger cousin Nicole decorated our house for my birthday as well. In my family, 31st birthday is somewhat memorable because it's the last birthday when your age appears in the calendar. haha I don't know if other people practices this, but we do.
During this birthday, some of my favorite people aside from my family also came to celebrate.
Since it was an extra special birthday, I also prepared some spaghetti for the kids in our community...
When the pandemic happened, it was quite difficult to celebrate our birthdays together, but we tried...
During my papa's birthday this year, we didn't have money to celebrate, so mama and I originally just prepared some special food for the three of us, but then, my cousins suddenly came bringing some cake... and my best friend also came with some lasagna and mango float so we could share and celebrate papa's birthday.
I love it when people remember our special day. I tend to hide my birthday from my social media accounts because I don't want Facebook or the like to remind my friends of my special day... but those who greet me without being reminded means so much. I also make it a point to send a message or call my loved ones who are faraway on their birthday.
I believe that when you greet someone or you're greeted on your birthday means you appreciate that person for being born. You appreciate their existence in your life. With or without big celebrations, having someone wishing you a happy birthday would make that day extra special.
Duofie with mama on her birthday this year. Papa grilled some meat and fish, and I bought her some mango cake. :)
