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Birthdays hold significant importance in our lives, serving as annual milestones that mark our journey through time. They are not just about age but also about celebrating life, reflecting on accomplishments, and cherishing relationships. Birthdays provide moments for self-reflection, gratitude, and often serve as occasions to reconnect with loved ones. They remind us to appreciate the present, look forward to the future, and celebrate the unique individuality of each person. Thus, birthdays play a crucial role in fostering joy, bonding, and meaningful connections in our personal and social spheres.💕
Come along as we reminisce about the wonderful day we spent celebrating Sir Mandal's birthday with good food and great company. It all started with a thoughtful gift from Marlyn's mother a lively chicken for us to cook. We gathered at Kate's house first to clean and prepare this special gift.🐓
Cleaning the chicken was quite a task, but we worked together to get it ready. Kate, who knows her way around the kitchen, suggested making Tinola a Filipino soup that Sir Mandal loves with the chicken. Everyone agreed, and soon the savory aroma filled the kitchen as the Tinola simmered away.🍲
While the soup was cooking, we decided to grill some fish, or "sugba" as we call it locally. We cleaned and seasoned the fish with onions, garlic, and tomatoes before marinating them for extra flavor. It was a team effort, and we enjoyed every moment of preparing for the celebration.
Once everything was ready, we packed up and headed to Sir Mandal's house. Upon arrival, we greeted him warmly and quickly set up for the feast. The first challenge was starting the grill it took some effort, but we managed to get the charcoal burning.
We really struggled in making the charcoal fire, so it really takes time for us to do it, and while doing it, we already talked about so many things, laughing because of the funny things we did just to make the charcoal fire. We keep looking for things we can use to make a fire easily, but most of them don’t work. After how many tries, we successfully made it.🤩
Me and Memay took charge of grilling the fish, making sure they were cooked just right.🐟
Meanwhile, the rest of us set the table with Tinola, grilled fish, chicken, "liempo" (pork belly), and hanging rice. The table looked inviting, and we couldn't wait to share this meal with Sir Mandal.
After singing "Happy Birthday" and seeing Sir Mandal's smile, we knew our efforts had paid off. We enjoyed the meal together, chatting and laughing as we savored each bite of Tinola and grilled fish. It wasn't just about the food it was about celebrating our friendship and showing appreciation for our teacher.🫶🏻
Once we finished eating, we cleaned up together, washed dishes, and continued chatting about our upcoming sinking fund trip. Sir Mandal surprised us with ice cream, which added a sweet touch to our already wonderful day.
The happiness is really different when you are eating together with your friends or the people you already considered as your second family.
Actually, Sir Mandal doesn’t like to celebrate his birthday because he thinks that he is not that special, but for us, he has a special place in our hearts. He hates surprises, and he also doesn’t eat cake. That’s why we didn’t bother to buy one because we wanted to buy the foods that Sir Mandal really loves and likes.
As the evening came to a close, we reflected on the day's events with gratitude. Our celebration may not have been extravagant, but it was filled with warmth and happiness. Seeing Sir Mandal happy was the best reward for our efforts.☺️
Sir Mandal's birthday celebration was a simple yet meaningful gathering. It reminded us of the joy found in good food, shared moments, and the company of friends. We look forward to more celebrations and cherished memories with Sir Mandal and each other in the future.
Thank you for joining us on this journey of celebration. Stay tuned for more stories and adventures ahead! Until next time, take care and spread kindness wherever you go. Have a wonderful day!✨
As I draw to a close, let us never forget that supporting one another is what will always make us stronger.
Let’s wrap this up and continue our engaging conversations in my next story.📖
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See you! and have a nice day!🫶🏻
Lovelots!💌🌷