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Finally...

Something positive in my blog.

I've decided to try to blog less on the sad things and focus on the happier things in my life. After all, aren't happy moments worth remembering more than the sad ones?

My 26th birthday is coming in another two days. Honestly, when 2013 started, I really dread the day I will be 26. And when the break up happened, I felt even worse and as if there was nothing to look forward to.

But you know, when life gives you hell, and closes the door on you, it opens another door for you.
Life took my relationship away from me, but gave me a bunch of friends, really good friends, who made me learn to appreciate the good things about 10 March again.

On Monday, 4 March, I was duped into going for what I thought was a casual lunch outing with my colleagues at Hotodogu. Ordered food, chatted with them, had fun laughing... When I suddenly noticed THE CAKE that was so obviously made by our resident lenglui baker, Miss Kwanyi!

The awesome Red Velvet cake!

It was then it hit me, "ahhh! No wonder nobody wanted to go back to the office yet. No wonder Doris is here today! No wonder the guys weren't at the mamak as what Wai Fong had told me earlier!"

Yes, these really good friends, shyly sang me a birthday song (it wasn't a complete song, I demand a complete one!!!), made a cute "banner" for my cake with the lovely heart shaped candle, and made me laugh. Kwanyi actually baked the Red Velvet cake for my birthday. <3 Thank you, lenglui! It tasted awesome!

One of the most memorable birthday celebrations ever.

Then on Tuesday night, Sheila, my house mate of two years, gave me a birthday gift. She got me a good book. I think it really suits me since I'm a dog lover and I'm in need of inspiring stories! LOL.
Thank you, Sheila for the really thoughtful gift!

Gift from Sheila

And today, when I entered office, I saw a teddy sitting on my chair, waiting for me. It was "holding" a letter in its arms. Turns out it's an early birthday gift from my beloved team mates. The poem on the letter was really beautiful.


Here's what's written on the letter:

Wishing you happiness
To welcome each morning
Wishing you laughter
To make your heart sing
Wishing you friendship
Sharing and caring
And all of the joy
The birthday can bring.
Happy Birthday!!

My new friend, Legal Bear

I really felt very touched by all these little actions by the people around me who care for me.
Suddenly, I am not so afraid of 10 March any longer. And suddenly, I feel that my 26th birthday is going to be  the most awesome birthday ever.

I think all the positivity I had built inside me over time since the break up is good. I feel so much less emotional now and am able to look forward to a more beautiful and peaceful life.

I am really blessed. Blessed to have friends and family who truly love and support me.