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 Life Goes On... One Year After!

Looking at last year's post, I saw that I missed my birthday blog by a week! Hmm, what was I doing then? LOL.. One thing for sure I'm happier doing what I'm doing now. If there's one thing I've realized, there's no accident in life. Everything has a reason and a purpose. I'm just happy to be alive and to be enjoying each day as it comes. Nothing cheesy, nothing too melodramatic as I don't want that in my life. Heck! I don't even enjoy watching soap operas on TV. ^_^

Another year is ahead of me. And just like before, I have no idea what's going to come out of it. I can only plan ahead as much as I can, set goals and targets, do my best to reach them, and enjoy each moment in my life's journey. After all, we're living on borrowed time. The least we could do is make the most if it. With that, I'm just so happy and thankful for all the blessings and cheers that came my way. Yesterday (it's 19th now -- past midnight my time LOL) was such a great day! The shameless promotion video that my daughter and I worked on won $60! (Link to the article) On top of that, I finally got another TrafficWave sign-up. He fast tracked too so I'm going to get commission from it. WooHoo! And to add to that, my level 1 referral on another program, Just2Bucks, received a sign-up that falls under my level 2! I was on a roll indeed! ^_^ I honestly didn't want the day to end. But like all good things, life does go on. So onwards to another year... let the challenge begin!

Happy Fathers' Day to all dads out there! In the Philippines, we are also celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of our national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. What a colorful weekend indeed! And the holiday extends till Monday too. So enjoy your time and spend it with your loved ones! Till next blogging time... ta-tah!