I prefer to celebrate at home since that's what I'm used to since I was a child. I found photos from my first birthday on my archive. I couldn't help but giggle because I was seated in top of the dining table. If I did that today it would probably break, haha.
My second birthday was the same.
Eventually, my siblings took charge of my birthday parties. My 13th birthday was hosted by Kuya and Ate Joy.
My 18th birthday was one of my happiest. God gave me the best gift of all, my Miggy.
I don't remember much about my birthdays for the next decade and only found these -
29th
30th, Mom and Dad ordered the cake reminiscent of my first birthday. It was coincidentally my first day at Google.
33rd
My 35th birthday was the last birthday my Dad was still around. I had several get-togethers that year. One, in my childhood home and two separate get togethers for two sets of friends.
I never had a party in McDonald's or Jollibee, but Sweetie' surprised me with one for my 39th birthday.
Things were going well back then and I'm glad I got to celebrate my 40th with a lot of loved ones.
43, in the office.
And a surprise party for my 44th hosted by friends.
Then the pandemic came. 2020 at home with the Besties (very limited headcount allowed).
I was quite sick in 2021, so it was just me and Sweetie.
Was sick in 2022, so I had a special celebration with a few friends at Chef Tatung's private dining place in 2023.
And back home in 2024 -
And for my 50th (I'm still not very mobile) -
If celebrating was just left up to me, Is probably just order some spaghetti and be done with it. It's my boys and my friends who make my birthdays special. I had different plans for my milestone birthday, but it got derailed. Maybe I can still catch up next month :)
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I will always celebrate your birthday with you and make it special because I love you and want to see you happy all the time. Happy birthday Sweetie!
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