I seem to do stupid things everytime my birth month arrives. My birthdays were always memorable but when I reached the 20+ age range, alarms went off inside my head telling me that Peter Pan left for Neverland without me. Think happy thoughts, think happy thoughts! I’ll just reminisce how my birthdays were back then:
Year 1990 turned 7
It was my first birthday party that I was aware of. (I had birthday parties when I turned 1 and 2.) I’m a shy kid and it was the only time that I remember myself being outgoing. It was held in Jollibee (Alabang, I think).
Year 1991 turned 8
My seatmate was always borrowing my eraser so our teacher teased us that we were holding hands. He gave me a clown doll on my birthday. (Note: I’m not very fond of clowns but I appreciated the guesture)
Year 2000 turned 17
My first year in college. Coming from an all-girls high school, a simple yellow pad of greetings collected by a guy classmate (although given to me a day after my actual birthday) made my day.
Year 2001 turned 18
My debut was a simple dinner at Don Henrico’s, Ermita. Just the way I like it. My mom, high school friends and college friends were there and that’s all I wanted at the moment. I consider myself a late bloomer so during those times I didn’t mind if the pictures developed from that event were mostly exposed and I was wearing brown (w/c is definitely not my color I realized). I think someone decided to court me because of this event but that’s a different story. :p
Year 2002 turned 19
I discovered God in a community (SOLV). I got to be honored by my brothers and sisters in Mcdo La Salle.
Year 2003 turned 20
After our OJT, we decided to do our thesis at Navitaire. My OJTmates asked an employee to "sabotage" my computer while I went to the CR so that the tech they.. *cough*we*cough* were eyeing on would fix it. Au, Che, Genina and Karen also surprised me with pansit and cake in the pantry. They give me tiger-skin-printed stuffs in a Meteor Garden paper bag and a greeting card when we had dinner at Jollibee Glorietta. :)) It was actually the first time that I’ve been surprised for my birthday.
Notice how Genina seems to be carrying a baby. It’s actually her jacket.:))
Year 2004 turned 21
This is when I started getting psychotic. I could no longer deny than I’m not a teen anymore. (Yes, in my mind, 20 was twen-teen.) Being fresh out of college, I got a job from a residential office. Then I realized that my parents weren’t going to break-even the tuition fee they spent on me at the rate I’m going. Nine days before my birthday, my mom’s eldest sister died so I took the opportunity to accompany my mom to the US and quit my job. As implied, my birthday was not much of a celebration and I slept my jet lag off the entire day. In fairness, my cousins got me some (gossip) magazines (which were becoming my pastime then) and chocolates. They also gave a card with stick drawings of us but with exagerated parts. Emily has big boobs, Alleli has big feet and I got big eyelashes. I "secretly" hoped that some guy would give me flowers but got a bunch from my cousin’s boyfriend instead (with my cousin’s consent that is).
Stupid thing: My initial plan was to get a job there but homesickness got the best of me. I wish I had stuck with this initial plan.
Year 2005 turned 22
Wanting to try something different for my birthday (yeah right!), I decided to host a house party at a place we put on rent in Moonwalk. I invited officemates for a night of eating, singing and drinking. Thankfully, mom prepared our dinner and my batchmates brought ingredients for the punch. I think the neighbors threw something at our roof because we were too damn loud. I got a back-baring blouse and dangling earrings as gifts. I had a blast.
Stupid thing: I joined a gym which lasts for a minimum of 1 year. It’s not really that stupid. I benefited from it considering Las Pinas is not rich in water resources and I had to be fit for my next beach trip aka Davao. I guess I just found it hard to shed off some of my "money-saving" self.
Year 2006 turned 23
This deserves a different entry. Coming soon.
