Happy Birthday to Me!

 Last August 05, 2010, I celebrated my 21st year of life in this world. When I turned 18, I didn't really consider it as a major turning point. For me, I was still very young, immature, dependent in many ways, and unable to decide many things for myself. After all, I was still in school then, and the only difference it really made was the authority it gave me to legally sign documents in behalf of myself, no need for a legal guardian. But turning 21, at this point in my life when I've already graduated, although I still don't have a stable job, I feel more in charge of myself, not just because I'm legally able, but because I am mentally, emotionally and spiritually able, thanks to the maturity that came from the past wonderful years filled with learning experiences and adventures!

Nothing fancy really happened on my birthday. Madzy and I had breakfast after our night duty, then I bought some groceries for my spaggheti, went home, went to sleep, woke up in time for lunch, met with Madzy once again for a job fair, then finally spent the rest of the afternoon towards evening cooking enough spaghetti that we could share with our neighbors and relatives. Mark and I had a misunderstanding the previous night and it remains unresolved until now so it kind of tinted my supposedly very happy birthday with a little sadness. Thankfully for me, I have already mastered the art of isolating my emotions, recognizing them to be able to let them go, so they wouldn't affect my mood in a major way, especially on my BIRTHDAY! A lot of people greeted me, sent me messages and gave me their wishes and I'm very grateful for all of them. Finally, my highest praise goes to my Creator, my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to whom I owe everything I am. Thank you for all the blessings you have given me, and for the many more blessings to come in all the aspects of my life. Help me keep the faith as I face the daily challenges that come my way and may my life always and forever, give glory to your name! I love you Jesus! Happy birthday to me once again! meow

P.S. That caricature of me above was made by my very artistic friend, Madzy...back in college, I was our group leader so it was I who made sure we finished all the work needed on time, particularly our research project. thank you for spending my birthday with me!