Birthday 2012

birthday cake by Cakes R' Us

It's now the wee hour of the morning here so it's definitely way past my birthday. Yes, it's that time of the year once more when I turn another year older. And hopefully, another year wiser? LOL! ^_^

My birthday this year fell on a Monday so I thought it best to celebrate on a Sunday and make it a double celebration -- Father's Day! Well, since my old man passed on more than two years ago, we still include him in our prayers, but my brother is the only dad in the household now. 

It has been three weeks after my operation, and I'm still recuperating at home. I haven't yet gone out of the house, except for that one time for doctor's follow-up check up. Home celebration is the best option for us. I'm not normally for major celebrations, preferring quiet and more solemn ones. And I also don't usually celebrate my birthdays either. 

I guess this year is a bit different as I want to somehow pamper myself, esp. after my operation. For one, there's my birthday cake that was ordered from Cakes R' Us. Mind you, I'm not too fond of expensive cakes but what the heck! I guess life-changing experiences do make a difference in a person's life. The cake is yummy though so it's totally worth it! My daughter took lots of pictures so we can remember it well! LOL ^_^

Then we had food delivered from a nearby Chinese restaurant -- I love Chinese food! And voila! It was a totally fun family celebration. As I turn another year older (and wiser?) I'm just thankful for the company of family and loved ones. I can't ask for more and I know that I'm too grateful for all the wonderful blessings that I continue to receive on a daily basis.

This year's celebration is well worth it! Although the year is almost halfway done, I still look forward to better things to come in the remaining days, weeks, and months. So till next post..... Ta-tah! ^_^

And So It's July

Now, more than half of 2010 is gone. Where did it go? Heck! I wish I knew. It seems I've been busy lately that I kinda stalled a bit on blogging. Anyway, I'm getting back to it now. I've a lot more ideas in the back of my mind. I know, i know. I've been procrastinating. But I'm working on changing that beginning today! :p It's my daughter's birthday today. Time was when I'd get so hyped on planning a kiddie party for her. She's a bit grown-up for that now. Gosh, now I feel old. LOL! ^_^

 

As far as I remember, I've never been too fond of birthday celebrations. I don't even know why. But I do like the cakes that are usually served on these occasions, esp. if they're chocolate cakes or blueberry cheesecakes. Yummy! :D

Speaking of birthdays and birthday celebrations, have you ever wondered about their origins? I sometimes do. It's a good thing there's the Internet to search for that. Here's an interesting site: Origins and Meanings of Birthday Traditions. It's sometimes amazing what you find if you search for information. You just have to be patient and to love reading. Well, if some information are interesting, still there are those that can be a bit disturbing, such as this site: Are Birthday Celebrations Christian? But the bottomline is the reader still gets to decide what he/ she wants to believe in. On my part, I just appreciate how much information is in our hands with just a click away. And so I leave you with another day of blogging. Here's to more thoughts in the days to come. Ta-tah! Have a nice week ahead! :D