I enjoy birthdays and generally make a big deal out of them. Be it a murder mystery party with 6 people or a large party in a hall, I don't allow the day to pass without marking it.
I know many people don't share this birthday joy, but I do. I would even go as far as having a birthday week, or even at college, sharing birthdays. Whenever it was one of our birthdays we all behaved like it was all of our own birthday, that way having 4-5 celebrations and reasons to have a blast was easy.
This birthday was no exception.
I had an absolute ball.
When asked why I had such a great time, I had to sit back and think what exactly made it so special.
There were so many things. The presents, the music, the dancing, the birthday cakes, the costumes people designed, created and wore to be in the theme, the effort and ideas to make the hall look sensational. The list goes on.
However there was one thing, that really stuck out. It is possibly an accumulation of all of the above. My answer was. I felt loved by so many. I was treated special by all. And everyone who was there, was vested in my happiness and having a good time. Even those who weren't there had left notes and gifts for me to enjoy. One particular person even made a big lasagne for the day after my party as they knew I would be is no shape to cook the day after! Wow - she was so right! It was delicious. And another even knitted a union jack tea cosy. I was thrilled!
It was truly an amazing event and a wonderful few days of celebration.
The feeling of being loved by so many was really what made my day so special.
Thank you all. You created a memory. A memory that will last forever.
And as a sign of gratitude to you all, I have made a commitment to myself to give back in double. I dont know yet what this means, but I do know that I look forward to doing this and I am sure it will be very rewarding. I look forward to passing this love right back!
I am so happy that your birthday was everything you had hoped. It marked such a special decade ahead...and such a special year.
ReplyDeleteYou were the princess of the party and it was obvious how much you were loved by all.
You certainly know how to get to know alot of great people in the couple of years you have been here. Good for you!!!
Tarina
And I can confirm that BBB does as she says. A longtime friend - I too turned 40 a couple of weeks ago and although cards are always exchanged (have been since the age of about 5?) This year, out of the blue with no warning I received a card telling me to pick up a package from the Post Office. My dear friend BBB had unexpectedly sent me a brilliant gift with a wonderful note. A complete surprise which will not only provide me with hours of entertainment and laughter, for that day it also brought a beam to my face and put a spring in my step. Thank-you BBB for staying true to your word. I cannot wait to see you again next year. Lots of love, TT xxx
ReplyDeleteAnd I fully expect you to howl out loud when in part one or two, there is a mix up between Phil and feel!
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