Speak of your blessings when you can, express your gratitude when you can and be happy…be genuinely happy.
Yesterday was a busy day for me, like any other “normal” weekday. Woke up early, worked a few hours in the morning, brunch at past 10AM, did some house chores after, back at my desk to work for an hour more, then exercise for two hours (that includes mini breaks and whatnot) and lastly, work again for a few hours in the evening. Oh and not to forget, my entertainment sesh in between- you know, sports games, Jdoramas, K-variety shows and stuff. Started my day at around 6AM and wrapped up past 12 midnight. It was indeed a long day.
But despite all the busyness, I can say that I still felt like it was my birthday, my special day. I never had any grand birthday celebrations in my entire life especially when I started working because there’s just not much time for that and not much budget, of course, plus the fact that it usually falls on a weekday. It may sound depressing, but no, it’s actually not. That’s just how my adult life is. And I’m sure a lot of people are also like me. I’m usually alone on my birthday. Being alone though doesn’t mean we’re lonely. You know, we can always, always be happy and content with our own company and that’s what I’ve come to learn for the past six years at least. Moreover, with the current situation, it’s so hard to go out or even invite friends to come over.
But you know what, yesterday, was probably the happiest I’ve been on my birthday. My siblings were the first to greet me via messenger, Ate and Kuya in law made a quick visit before lunchtime and brought some sweets over, my constants (you know who you are) sent me birthday greetings, also had chikahan moments with some of them (and I so love it because the conversation is unfiltered, sensible and so dynamic with them) and then Ate also sent me a video of my favorite kid in the whole world wishing me a happy birthday! Yeyyyy!!
And add to that, the awareness that another year has been added to my life. I’m already amazed that I’ve lived this long! And I want to live longer…I have to. So aside from doing my best to stay healthy and fit, I think I’m becoming more and more expressive towards my family and friends. Every second is precious!
Thank You Lord for everything, for every single thing- those that I have and even those that I don’t have. Thank You Lord for my family, for my constants (they may be a few but they’re the realest, the kindest, the best-est company and an extension of my family) and thank You for giving me my 31st year! Done with the first day and onto the next 363 days or so now.
And Lord, You know the desires of my heart, but still let Your will be done. Lifting it all up to You! Thank You!
“He is the Rock; His works are perfect and all His ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is He.”- Deuteronomy 32:4
Okay, now back to work. 🙂
PS. My first blog here after three years!! Wow!! Finally!
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