It's official. I've taken yet another step into the big 3-Os. Half my age earlier, when I was still a teenage girl, even the age of 20 sounded old to me. However, a decade past the time when I hit twenty, age doesn't feel such a big deal anymore. In fact, I hardly think of myself as one who's 31 now. I guess it also helps when you are working in an environment that allows you to interact with teenagers for most part of each workday. When you're surrounded by youthfulness, you can't help but feel like you're just as young. The only time when you are reminded of how old you are is when your ex-students start joining the workforce as young adults in their 20s. *gawk*
Anyway, though my age isn't exactly a big deal, this birthday is, for there is now a new family member to celebrate it with me! I think this little guy is the most wonderful birthday gift I can ever ask for. :) Of course, there are also other lovely treats and gifts to cherish.
Yummylicious premium oreomisu cake from Emicakes, thanks to Jess & Vincent.
So rich and moist!
Lovely book that aims to inspire, from Beebee.
Sweet personal sisterly touch added to the gift:
notes of inspirational lessons that can be gathered from various parts of the story.
Simple chocolate pudding cake bought by mummy,
the first in many years since I stopped being a kid.
Birthday mee sua soup with 2 eggs, a yearly tradition.
A pair of pearl earrings Hubby had me pick from Thomas Sabo's charm collection.
I've taken a sudden liking to pearls. A sign of feminine maturity?
I'm just thanking my lucky stars that I didn't have to report for work today, despite my maternity leave having ended. I almost thought I'd have to spend a dreary morning dragging my feet to the office with utmost unwillingness on this special birthday but, fortunately, I found out after checking that if I didn't have anything on at work, I wouldn't be expected to be there. Otherwise, I wouldn't have had the opportunity to go shopping and dining with Hubby and baby on this day.
~ Happy birthday to me. ~
