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Grab your coffee mugs ‘cause this is going to be a long one! I went out with James last Sunday, October 20th, and he bought me an orange bandage skirt from July, SM City Cebu and that was the first gift I received for my birthday. I’ve been eyeing that piece for quite some time now but I never bought it because I felt that I will be wasting lots of money. When I went home from a 12-hour shift last Monday, my cousin surprised me with a rose pink skater skirt that wiped all the stress away. It was Tuesday morning when I was awakened by a loud knock from my door. When I opened it, my heart melted when James brought my favorite breakfast – Mcdonald’s sausage Mcmuffin with egg and hot chocolate. I reported for work early and two of my colleagues gave me chocolates. Everyone in the office arrived one by one, each giving me tight hugs and birthday greetings. On lunch break, I received a text message from my sister’s colleague who happened to have a cake pop business. I went out and saw her holding a 20-piece cake pops with both her hands. I thanked her and shared it to everyone in the office. I went on with my daily tasks and not long after, it was almost the end of my shift. James told me he was outside the office so I went out and was surprised when he handed me the prettiest bouquet together with a one-page letter which for him, was the longest one he has ever written. We had dinner in David’s Kitchen located in Mabolo, Cebu City and ordered a fancy meal and red wine. I felt overwhelmed because I did not expect he would plan something like this for me. For the past 23 years, I have been stressing myself out on what to do for my natal day but not on my 24th; because this time I decided not to plan anything. But eventhough, there was no formal celebration whatsoever, I felt very blessed because I realized that I have wonderful people in my life and I am more than happy for that.

For my special day, I decided to wear the rose pink skater skirt gift from my cousin/ roomie and topped it with a beige long sleeve with a cute print. Got my shoes from Rossana Pena for only Php 500.00.

My day would not be complete without coffee. And eventhough my doctor told me to decrease my caffeine intake; I couldn’t help but have one everyday.

That’s me and my man. We’ve been together for over two years but it seems like it was just yesterday, when he walked into my life and filled the empty spaces of my heart. Kitayama Wagyu Burger and Wagyu Ribs with red wine for dinner!

And these are the heart-warming gifts I received for my birthday.

I realized that it’s not about the extravagant celebration or the gifts that will make you feel special on your birthday; but what’s more important is that you celebrate it with the ones you love.
-JNLS|121913|1107

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