Oh, how fast time flies. I'm nineteen alreadyyy!! Turned last November 17. I still can clearly remember how I turned 18 last year, and how I had the time of my life with my friends, with me, having the simplest debut. And now, twelve months had quickly passed by.
Honestly, I quite regretted that I haven't thought of a Harry Potter-themed birthday last year. Not wanting it to be very grand, but just a bit of decorations to feels of the ambiance of Hogwarts and eerie aura in the HP books/movies. But damn, I failed to plan it, that's why I imagined it to be this year, turning nineteen, the age where wizards and witches students of Hogwarts get to enjoy their last year. I really searched some tips on how to come up with a Harry Potter birthday party, adding "cheap and simple" description on the google search.
Unfortunately, I had lots of exams this week, not to mention they're the subjects that were not discussed properly by our professors. So, I really can't manage to plan and handle such party alone. I still have to study. Because of that, I wasn't thinking of my birthday then, accepting the fact that that's what happens when you get older, everything seems to be now less exciting-- thinking that there are more things that are practical and important. *I sound like an adult omg*
So, why is it still one of the best birthdays in my life? That's because I feel loved and valued on that very day, by my friends and family. Starting from my bestfriend in highschool who surprised me 5 days early!! (She forgot the date of my birthday, and assumed it was November 13. LOL.)
Sha and I had been partners-in-crime in highschool, but when college came, we are now in a long distance relationship since she transferred to another university in Cagayan de Oro City. It was really rare now to see each other and bond together. So when she contacted me on November 12, that she'd be visiting Iligan, I took the chance to spend the time with her, and I was planning to surprise and treat her somewhere, as since the beginning of time, she was always the one who pays for me when we eat together so now it's payback time!!
But the tables have turned! We were in the sidewalk, cars on our side, when she randomly greeted me "Happy birthday gii!" and I just replied "Kita lang gani ka ug balloon, ayha paka migreet!" and just laughed. But she just laughed harder when I didn't realize that those balloons were actually for me! I was really surprised and touched because no matter where she is, she never forgot about me. Huhu. Who am I to deserve such a dear friend? *grabs tissue* Anyway, she also prepared a very big and yummy cake. In the end, she was the one who treated me at D-Dhons Bistro. Really, my plan above was well, 'ruined'? I owe her so much.
Let us cherish this moment with the delicious food in the picture above. D-Dhon's Diner & Bistro is really 5/5!! The prices of the food weren't that high, and they are all worth it once you'd get to taste the food. All made with effort and love. The ambiance of the place is really superb too. I recommend this place.
Again, I am so happy that day. I am so forever thankful for Sha. I am happy that we spent sometime chatting and checking with our lives. I wish we could do it again someday, sooner. ♥
On the birthday proper, I assured myself already that it's okay to not have a celebration. Plus, I don't think I would be that very happy on my birthday when my mom wasn't even at home to celebrate it together. (I cried days before, missing her.) So, when my dad asked what I want to be prepared on my birthday, I just let them decide it for me. All I wanted was just a cake and some candles to blow onto. That's kinda important tradition to me. A birthday is never complete without that. We would just be ordering food since my mom wasn't there to cook some.
I had an exam on my birthday on subject Physical Chemistry and I haven't started a bit that time so I had no time to enjoy my day because I need to study.
I didn't thought that something extraordinary would happen that day, not until my ChE blockmates surprised me with a cake and some balloons! Huhu.
Imagine, they still had time to buy and prepare and plan those things when we must use every minute left to study for PhyChem. Guys, I am so blessed and thankful. These people, honestly, I thought I could never go close with because I was so attached with my past blockmates. But these people, because of them, life in ChE is so much easier, and they make it easy for me to adjust in the block.
I really appreciate their effort. Love you guys. I really look forward to making memories with them till I graduate. Huhu.
I went home satisfied that day because even if I had little time to study, I was able to answer all the questions (but that doesn't mean they're right). I don't know what's waiting for me in the house. But indeed they had prepared something for me. My relatives were also present, which I expected the least since I really thought there's gonna be no celebration. I was really really happy.
The greetings from my friends in the social media, to all the people who gave some effort and time just to type a greeting, really THANK YOU. Those from-the-heart messages really had a special place in my heart. (Plus, if it's your birthday you get to have your crush greet you. Such a tricky way to finally have a conversation.)
Thank you for making me feel special even just for a day. And lastly, thank You so much for the Great Provider and our Father above, for being so generous and patient and loving with me despite my imperfections and shortcomings. Thank You always, Father God! So beyond thankful right now, still. Indeed, things that you less anticipated are things that are much more memorable. It may not be the grandest birthday I had, but it is one of the bests.
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