MY - day

It was my birthday a day ago and I did the most unusual thing on that special day - I stayed at home, the entire day, watching drama serials and enjoyed being a couch potato throughout the 13- episode series.

I had no urge to venture beyond the premises of my flat, and no thoughts of going anywhere except staying in front of the tv set. Weird it must have seemed but the sofa appeared to capture more of my attention than Orchard Road.

I never like to remind my close friends and even family members of the date. I might be yearning for a little surprise to spice up my horribly boring life, or it could have been my shy- little self not knowing how to give away such reminders without seeming proud. It could have been just my pride - telling people when is your birthday is like begging them to remember showering you with gifts.

Truth is, I get embarassed whenever someone wishes me a "Happy Birthday" - I wouldn't know what to say. When I receive gifts, all I can think of is replying with lots of "thank you" - I get angry at myself because I know that the mere 2 words can never accurately express the joy I feel. But "thank you " is all I can ever think of at spur of the moment.

2 days before my actual birthday, I receive a grand surprise from my colleagues. It came so sudden I did not have time to prepare for it. They sang the song and I receive the huge chocolate cake from them without saying anything - as usual, I didn't know what to say. Dumbfounded, you might think, but I was actually trying hard to search for the right words to say.

Seconds passed - I'm asked to make a wish. I agreed, still not knowing what to say, and closed my eyes to make the special wish (can't say it out or it won't come true). Then I wait for the flashes from the camera to stop before I blow out the candles. More flashes ignited the dark room - and I still can't find something to say except "Thank you so much!".

They waited as if for me to say something, while I waited for them to tell me what to do. Another few seconds passed, I gave up trying to find the right word - "Erm, I'm suppose to cut the cake right?"

My boss couldn't hold back his toungue and bursted out "My God." Everyone shrieked with laughter. Just one of those moments which I wish I could find something nice to say to everyone but I can't.

On the actual day, my housemates prepared a cake for me too. As usual, I could say nothing except "Thank you" throughout the entire session.

My birthday came and went. I don't really feel it a special day because my parents calls me very often, and I frequently spend time with my friends. However, I mark it as "MY" day because I was born during the date. And also a date to remind me that I'm officially a year older, and another reason to find more ways to live life to the fullest.