Way back when I was young, I always get excited every time the calendar was being flipped to February. I tend to get happy with a lot of things such as Valentine's Day, friends' hangout, family reunion, and name a few. But you know what makes me excited even more? It's the thought that it's almost my birthday.

To be honest, I got so thrilled when it was my birthday because my classmates will sing a song for me, my family and friends will send me their greetings and heartwarming messages, there will be food that will be prepared for the whole family, I will be receiving gifts and so on. This stuff once me the happiest person alive.

Howbeit, I noticed that as time went by, things have changed gradually. I started not to get so excited about February. Whenever it appears in the calendar, I just find it as a usual month. I started not to look forward to my birthday as well. My feelings seem a bit off about my birthday and I'm not sure why. I was not the kind of person I was before. The little one me who gets too excited about birthdays and celebrations.

I tried to reflect on why I am feeling this way. It took some time for me to realize how life has shaped me to be like this. Until one day, this feeling magically left my heart. I realized that life was too heavy for me to carry way back then. I realized why I felt that way was because I've been carrying a burden on my life's experiences. Then it magically left when I felt better. When things are getting brighter again. With that I'm grateful.

I am beyond blessed for being surrounded by wonderful people. I am so blessed to have supportive friends with me in my journey. You guys are the best!

Moreover, it's almost my birthday again and I could say that I am happy that it's almost my birthday. Howbeit, instead of preparing that much for my birthday, I only have for this year. As I mentioned in my other articles, I'm not the flashy type of person. With that, I only want simple things to happen on my birthday.

"Here it goes..."

Simple Celebration

I only want a simple celebration for my birthday. I want to spend time with my family on my birthday with simple food being prepared at our table.

I could still remember before, that is what we used to do. My family and I were gathered to celebrate my birthday. This means so much to me to celebrate my birthday with them as they are the greatest gift that God has given me; the gift of family.

Go to Church

Another year has come in my life, and I'm grateful to God for it. That's why one of my plans on my birthday is to go to church and thank God for another year that He has given for me. I want to thank Him for all the lessons that He gave me for me to grow into who I am now. I'm grateful to Him for everything that He had done in my life. I know I am still a work in progress, but I'm not afraid for I know His plans are better than mine. I just hope that He will continue to protect especially my family.

Me Time

I already told myself that on my birthday, I will surely be pampering myself. I will go to the salon and have my hair done. That's one of my wants these days as my hair is not as nice as before. I also wanted to cut my hair short, and I hope I won't regret it. Above all, I want to make myself happy on my birthday. I want to make myself being cared for on my birthday.

Closing Thoughts

I only want simple things for my birthday. I want it to be as perfect as it is, but not the flashy type. Simple things make me happy, so as celebrating my day. Above all, what I wish for my birthday is to have good health, not just for me, but for my whole family. I also wish for my birthday that the virus that's roaming around will be gone. Not to mention, I can't wait to blow the candles on my cake and add one on my age; 20-something plus one, I'm ready.

Date Published: February 11, 2022

Anyway, my apologies for the late response. I'm quite busy these days. But I'll surely read them all once my schedule is not that right anymore.