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Last August 27, just a day before my birthday, I thought I was going to have a typical day at work. My desk was filled with the usual tasks, and I was already prepared for a plain and ordinary routine. But as the hours passed, the day slowly transformed into something special, all thanks to my thoughtful best friend.
That morning, while I was busy at my desk, she dropped by with some “kakanin” (filipino term that refers to traditional rice-based delicacies usually made from glutinous rice) for my snack. It was such a sweet gesture and instantly put me in a lighter mood.
For lunch, we headed to our school canteen together and shared a meal. It wasn’t a fancy meal, but it felt extra special because we were sharing it. We had a nice conversation while eating our meal. We enjoyed that simple lunch that we had.
Later in the afternoon, when my energy started dipping, she surprised me again with cheese fries and a refreshing lychee lemonade drink that she bought in a store nearby. I couldn’t stop smiling at how much thought she was putting into making the day brighter.
Before heading home, she asked if I wanted to go out for dinner to celebrate my pre-birthday. I said yes! But I told her we’d go home first to change clothes. I didn’t know that she had also invited two of our other close work friends to join us. It made the night even more exciting because it turned into a small group celebration.
We almost arrived at the resto-bar at the same time, and the atmosphere immediately gave off a fun and lively vibe. The place was buzzing with music, laughter, and the smell of delicious food being served around. For dinner, we ordered sizzling sisig, calamares silog, and cheezy fries to share. It felt so comforting to dig into the food while chatting and laughing with my friends.
To make the night even more fun, we ordered a tower of alcoholic drinks. With each round of glasses, the conversations grew louder, the jokes funnier, and the atmosphere lighter. The highlight of the night was when they all decided to grab the microphone and sing their hearts out at the karaoke. We all sing and enjoy, it was entertaining to watch them perform with so much energy. Their laughter, the off-key notes, and even the surprisingly good renditions of a few songs made the night unforgettable.
The day before my birthday turned out to be more than I expected. I realized how much I enjoyed every moment of that day. Everything felt genuine and heartfelt. It wasn’t a grand party with a big setup, but it was filled with thoughtfulness, laughter and friendship. Celebrations don’t have to be extravagant, they just need the right people, good food, and laughter to become truly memorable. I went home that night feeling grateful, happy, and ready to welcome another year of my life.
And that’s it for today! I hope you enjoy reading my blog and see you on my next one. Have a nice day ahead to all of us!
These photos were taken with my iphone13pro and edited through Canva.