With thanksgiving

I'm one year older, hopefully wiser too. Haha... I had my first birthday meal yesterday, riding on the return of our Everester friend, so honoured! Well, there will be one more tonight with me family and probably another with my friends of many many years who are arranging it.

Birthdays, besides cakes, presents and meals also mean the day which my mama suffered the greatest physical pain in her body so that I can come to this world. It marks an end to 10months of cravings, water retention hands and feet and probably some pukings. It is a new beginning of learning and journey of the child.

My dad never liked us to celebrate his birthday because he feels that the greatest person who let birth happened successfully is the mother. We should be celebrating for the mummy instead. The biggest thank you I can ever give to my mama for the 10 enduring months and that bursting moment is to be a good daughter, one that she feels proud of. Why bursting moment? A friend wished me "Happy Bursting Day!" ... haha...

Each of us grow up differently even between siblings. We may have tried to do similar things because that person is your brother or sister but still it is an unique journey. I am thankful for these years of my life for all that has happened. All the ups and downs, my successes and plans that have failed.

The Almighty One, the bestest friend anyone could have, who is always there for me and taking care of things in my life. All the near deaths encounters, who could have been the one who pulled me out of it all? Whenever I think back, it's just unbelievable how I survived from those moments and unscathed at times. The times that He teaches what is trust and each time more affirmation of my faith. My dear Lord, thank you for being there, 24/7 unrelentlessly.

My family and friends who were there for me. Honestly, I would not have been where I am or be who I am today if not for them. All the love, care, concern and advises (sounds cliche? haha...) I appreciate it. My family, the silent supporters and people who helps me to appreciate the extended family relationships. That extraordinary bonding that we have.

All you who are reading into this, if you are my friend, thank you for being part of my life and it would not have been as colourful if not for your presence. My colleague says my life is boring because he sees it surrounded by work. How can it ever be with you all around? You are the silver lining behind those dark clouds!

Cheers!