It seems like yesterday I blew the candles for my teenage years. All of a sudden, I am now a quarter-of-a-century years old. Last November 29, 2021, I turned a year wiser and I am just grateful to God that I come to this age. Turning 25 is a bit scary for me, but I came to realize that every challenge that may come along my way in this new chapter would prepare me for all the blessings that are coming my way.
Let’s take a look back on my Inspiring Birthday stories from the previous years!
Growing up, I used to have a very simple Birthday celebration. There was even a time that I don’t have a piece of cake during my Birthday when I was still in my Elementary days, but I was really happy. Instead of preparing a sumptuous meal, I would always tell my parents that we will just use the money to buy for our basic needs. I am more than happy knowing that my family is complete and we all have good health every time I would celebrate my Birthday. We started from the bottom and we worked tirelessly just to be where we are right now. Growing up with a fisherman father and fish vendor mother, I am so blessed that they would always put our needs first before them.
My family and friends would always describe me as a simple woman. Some would tell me that I am a selfless one. I am very much appreciative as well even with the tiniest gesture that someone would do for me especially when it comes from my family and friends. I remained true to my core and that’s the reason why people loved me so deeply.
I never experienced a grand debut party. When I turned 18 years old a few years ago, it was just an ordinary day. There would come a time that it would cross on my mind how would it feels like to have the 18 roses, 18 candles, and everything, but then I would end up telling myself that God has still blessed me with a lot of things even if I haven’t experienced that grand celebration in the past. I am complete with the kind of love that was given to me by my family and that’s the most priceless gift I’ve received.
HERE COMES THE PRESENT!
MY INSPIRING 25TH BIRTHDAY PHOTOSHOOT!
Two months before my Birthday, I decided to have a Birthday photoshoot. That was my Birthday gift to myself since I haven’t experienced doing that in any of my Birthday celebrations. For me, self-love is very important and it is something that we should always bear in mind no matter where life would take us.
It was my rest day at work and I had an appointment with my glam team for the shoot. They started dressing me up during my graduation ball year 2017, and from then on we became really good friends. I then decided that if I would achieve some milestones in life, I want them to be part of it. I was so touched by how they prepared for the shoot to make me look at my best during that day. Working with them has always been smooth and full of happiness. While they were dressing me up and while doing my make-up, their head who is Kuya Jaytee told me that he is genuinely happy with everything that’s happening in my life right now. He told me that since the day that he met me up until now, I remained grounded and that I am one of his favorite clients. Hearing those words is like music to my ears knowing that they appreciate me as the person that I am inside and out.
The gown and cocktail dresses that I wore here were a masterpiece of Kuya “Winston Sy.” He is the boyfriend of Kuya Jaytee Tariman. They are not just business partners, but they are also partners in life in achieving their DREAMS.
Kuya Jaytee and Kuya Winston were the ones who looked for a photographer for this shoot. That was my very first time meeting the photographer that they made an appointment with, but it feels like we’ve known each other for such a long time.
Meet Sir Melf from Signed Creative Studio, he is good at photography and I never felt awkward doing my pose for this shoot. He would always tell me to just relax, be myself and just carry on. I was very much impressed by the way he took the photos.
We did three layouts for this shoot for me to have a lot of photos to choose from and keep from.
While doing this 25th Birthday photoshoot, it feels like I’m having a debut shoot which I haven’t experienced before. My heart was filled with joy knowing that I was also waiting for this moment to happen wherein I could treat myself with something that would remind me of all my hard work and sacrifices just to be where I am right now. I was able to realize that when God moves and when it’s already God’s perfect time, a moment would be MAGICAL!
That photoshoot was filled with happiness and positivity. We shared laughter and stories as well that would INSPIRE each other. This 25th Birthday photoshoot of mine is something that I would cherish for a lifetime. I’ve learned plenty of life lessons and had so many amazing adventures before turning into this new chapter. Sometimes I would feel lost or like wondering why did something has to happen the way it is, but as I continue to journey through life, my 25th Birthday is a great reminder for me that I am exactly where I’m supposed to be. It is okay to think about what would happen next, but it is also important to appreciate what’s in the PRESENT.
I am so blessed to be surrounded by the right people that inspire me TO BE MORE AND DO MORE! If there’s one thing I would be proud of as I turn a year older that would be my faith in God. He has always been with me all along this journey. I also have my fair share of failures and mistakes. I am not a perfect individual, but still God has blessed me more than I could have imagined. I am a work in progress and as I continue to journey through life, I would always be open to new LEARNINGS and GROWTH.
Cheers to my 25-year-old self!😇
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