Dear Journal

My alarms went ringing at exactly 5:00AM... i tried to pretend that i didn't hear it ringing. And the next thing i knew was.. it was already 6:30AM! I was really in a hurry getting up, when i got up and about to pray... i heard someone outside... which seem to be in the house. It must not have been my brother coz it sounded like a lady and someone i knew... Then suddenly, my brother opened my room and there was Jody, Melle, and Hazel. Oh my!!! They did MAÑANITA! (this is when your friends or someone you know tries to sing to you and they won't stop 'til you wake up and go out of your room or house) As they sang songs for me... i couldn't help it but my tears start to fall on my cheeks. It was my first time to ever experience that! God has definitely have some reasons why i stayed here for my birthday.

When i checked my mobile phone, i read the messages that was sent early in the morning. The first person who greeted me on my birthday was my brother. He woke up at exactly 12:00MN just to be the first one to greet me a happy birthday. Next to him was my best friend, Ronald. Oh, i forgot to tell you that his girlfriend just came back from abroad. They came to our house, and gave me a visit. Anyway, going back to my birthday... then there was Joy and Angel who sent me birthday messages. Don't forget my sister!

No one from the church knew it was my birthday... sad it may seem, but i didn't mind it at all. So long as i really had the best day! It doesn't seem to matter to me! ^^

My brother and i are planning to just celebrate my birthday in Apgujeong (the newly opened korean restaurant in the SM). The day before my birthday, kuya brought and gave me some red roses and some really wonderful flowers from the mountain. We used to go hiking before... now, he's trying to relive his passions for the outdoors. As much as i wanted to go with him on Saturday, i just couldn't coz of the busy schedule and have to work. Anyway, we planned to invite my nephews and niece and my japanese friend, Nami. Could you imagine that i was the first one to celebrate a birthday in that restaurant? The cook gave some fruits... they say it's in the house! Woohoo!! though i wanted to talk with them in korean just to impress my teacher, i just couldn't. We were really having fun and enjoying the night! My brother bought my favorite cake... chocomarjolaine!

There's still lots to tell... i just couldn't express how much happy i am last Sunday and up to now... it's still fresh in my mind how great and unforgettable that birthday was! It was really a blast!