21

I'm officially a grown up man today! Living a good life for 21 years already! As cliché as it may sound, time really flies so fast, like everything was a blur. I can still remember my previous birthday celebrations the past years that I've shared with the most important people in my life.

Life may be hard at times, but that's what makes it worth living. Being in a state of stress-free existence is no good as you may not discover your real being. Imagine having no problems at all, facing no life trials and difficulties, will you uncover your problem-solver side? Will you be as strong and tough as you are now?  Will you know the people who really care for you? Challenges make life more exciting.

As I turn 21 today, I have a few things in me that I’d like to change and keep. I added a few entries to my bucket list. I set a goal. And I have a few more wishes to ask for. I’m keeping my resolution and goal to myself instead and hoping I won’t end up eating my own words.

My life is far from being perfect but being surrounded with good friends, loving family and The Almighty God, my life is complete. Thank you Lord for the 21 years! Thank you for everything and may You continue to shower me with more blessings. :)

Surprise!

Everytime my birthday falls on a school day, I always get this feeling of not wanting to go to school. I don’t know why but I get quite shy when people greet me “Happy birthday!” especially when the whole class sing for you a happy birthday song! Funny, coz I’m far from being that type of person (my friends can tell!), it only happens during this certain time of my life. It’s as if I’m about to perform in front of 18,200 people at Madison Square Garden. My hands are getting cold, my voice cracks as if I’m Stu- stu- stu- stuttering. There’s so much that I wanna say, but something’s getting in my way.I’m Stu- stu- stu- stuttering.

Aside from all the personal greetings I received yesterday, some of my friends surprised me! I quite figured out that they’re cooking something for me though, haha! Lovely (third from left) sent me two wrong messages! Hahaha funny! But I tried not to expect cuz I don’t wanna be hurt when it won’t happen. But it did! So thank you friends! I was really surprised! As innn!! I really have no idea about this!

We then went to Main Building for the ID machine to greet me LOL the one in our building isn’t functioning yet but I just have to experience this, so yeah. It doesn’t only flashes “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” on screen, it also talks! It’s so ozzzzzzmmmmm! This feature of the machine is still pretty new so now’s the only time I’ve got to try it and I feel so pleasured that I get to experience this before I graduate hahaha. Again, thank you to everyone who greeted me! You made my day extra special!

“At home, one relies on parents; away from home, one relies on friends.” - Chinese proverbs