my birthday

February 27, 1989, this was the day I was born. As years passed by, everything didn't turn well as to what I have expected. There's a lot of negative energy surrounding me which in turn made me negative as well. Until I came to realize the essence of spending one's birthday when my friends invited me on their special day, especially on debuts. Positive energy was everywhere from the giving of gifts, wishing good health, success and happiness to the celebrant. I wish I had like this but my family did not have much. I spend my birthday just simply. No party hats, no live music, no cater, no friends and relatives to invite with. But life must go on and so much with the drama! Then I asked myself, "Are these things necessary?"

After 21 years of living on this world, my special day came. My parents were not around. I felt lonely. Only my aunt, my cousin and my boyfriend was there to celebrate with me. But someone was knocking at our gate. Then I heard singing "happy birthday," I was shocked because my high school friends were there to surprise me, bringing with them a cake with my name on it. I did not know that my boyfriend was also part of the plan. Can you imagine spending your birthday with your high school friends that you haven't seen for years already? I did not expect for any of these things to happen yet I was very happy. I was very impressed with their effort. I did not feel alone anymore and everything went well. I felt being loved.

MY LESSON: it's not necessary to buy all the things in life even if it's your birthday because as long as you have loved ones to share it with, life is worth living!