This weekend is something special.
On Saturday, I planned out my birthday to be a no-writing day. As early as Friday Night, C took me to KCC to have dinner and to treat me to a hair spa in David’s Salon. I got an iced coffee to help wake me up from the afternoon slump after office hours.
On Saturday morning, I got up and made myself a glass of
coffee. I got ready to go to church, bringing along last year’s candles with me.
They’re a bit discolored but still are able to produce a light and a sorry box of
matches.
I thought a mass was in order in the church. But all was
quiet and the priest was arranging for everything indoors. I eventually found a
spot to light candles in the garden. Here’s where C asked the person tending to
the garden if there was any lechon for the village’s fiesta.
After my annual birthday ritual, we headed to KCC for breakfast. Between KFC and Dennis Coffee Garden, we opted for the latter for some well-loved satti. C purchased a pack of traditional cookies.
I took up his offer of a manicure and pedicure in Sir J’s Salon. We then took the car to the side of the mall and bought a small can of salted caramel cheesecake. This, in my opinion, is the perfect way to spend my birthday. It’s “buy your own cheesecake day because the family baker is on travel” mode.
Throughout the day, there were many greetings pouring in from
social media. It became too tiring to reply to all of them one by one. But I’m
quite content to be able to have Japanese food for lunch. Thank you Hanazono!
You know that you’re ageing when your birthday itinerary
includes a siesta. All in all, my heart is full. I’m grateful to have spent it
with my close people. Here’s to more adventures in the years to come.
