Twenty Five

No, I'm not gonna rant that I'm growing old already. I mean, who doesn't grows old? Everyone does. And growing old is an inevitable life process. And when we grow, it should not only be adding in the number of your age years, but also in learning based from your life's experiences and acting as your age.

Today, I've turned twenty five. And the fact that I am thousand of miles away from my loved ones doesn't change the fact that I've grown old. And the responsibility that I am bearing heavily on my shoulder, and that I am sure I'm handling well, plus I am able to live and tolerate life away from home is just a few evidence that I am growing up as well.

Okay, so much for that.

I may be miles away from my family, friends and loved ones but today seems like I'm with them nonetheless. I started my day reading birthday greetings thru texts and Facebook messages and wall posts. I may not put it in my FB profile that it is my birthday today but because of the first greetings on my wall, others followed to greet me just when the clock strikes 12 midnight, Philippine time.

After reading those heartwarming greetings, I started to cook for my little party which was held later in the night. Take note, I stayed in the kitchen from eleven in the morning to six in the evening, making my body ache, especially my right arms from stirring all those foods. My flatmate helped me in slicing the onions and vegetables, but the rest, I did it alone.

We are supposed to set up the place, our accommodation's recreation center but because I was too busy at the kitchen, I have not found any time to do it.

No, I haven't bought that dress for the party. It was been staying inside my closet for quite sometime.

My birthday cake. Double Fudge Chocolate.

My initial visitors. Raine, Ate Wilma, Ate Bebe Roxy, Anne, Ate Jess

Here's the catch. I started planning for this day during my Valentines date with my ward colleagues. Because we're rarely together, they asked when our next get-together will be. That gave me the idea to invite them in our accommodation for my birthday. They all agreed and were even excited when videoke was mentioned. That set the plan. We will celebrate my birthday at the recreation center with matching videoke.

Now, I didn't know nor even came to my empty brain that a request from our Housing Department is needed when using the recreation center for parties. To make the story short, I didn't made any request. It was the first time that I will be using the place and the first time to invite my colleagues from other accommodation area. And to make matters worse, I was afraid that the guard will catch us for using the place without permit so I went to him and asked him if we can use the place even without the papers. He was firm in saying no, and even asked opinion from the Duty Security Officer in the hospital, who also said no. I talked to the DSO and tried if my charm will work, but he didn't even budged. He gave me the number our company's Security Supervisor so that I can talk to him but he had the same answer.

My colleagues arrived while I was still in the process of convincing the three men. They were not allowed to enter. Even them had tried to convince the guard, but to no avail. 

STRANDED. They never had the chance to enter!

ALL SMILES in spite of the tears.

But that didn't stopped the fun. I don't want to further ruin my already failed birthday party. I packed the foods for them and apologized for their inconvenience. They left without even touching the microphone and the videoke that they were excited about.

I went back to my other visitors and started to enjoy the party with them. The rest is all fun.

Thanks to Joan for unselfishly lending her mediacom.

Gifts! Thanks to you all!

I turned twenty five today, and I thanked the good God for my previous twenty four. And I'm praying for a good twenty five as well.