17th Year on Earth

I lived my 17th year on mother earth today since it’s my birthday. Gracefully I woke up and grab my phone, there’s 19 unread messages sent by my friends last night…birthday greetings I supposed. I began my day with a short early morning prayer to thank God for providing my shelter and love and most importantly being aside with me until this day, because not every single human being is lucky enough to live until 17 years on earth thus I expressed my greatest gratitude and appreciation today.

I arrived at school rather early and was flooded with birthday greetings, Fiffy and Nicole was among the first two people that wished me the moment I stepped into my classroom.

Alicia on the other hand chooses to sing a “Happy Birthday” which was rather touching I think. Soon the drama began as the entire class was filled with endless birthday wishes. Even my History teacher, Mr. Nojip greeted me the moment he entered the class. My lips were already numb replying the endless greetings with words of thank yous. I took several pictures with my friends but I only uploaded the funniest picture among all; Fiffy holding Nicole’s umbrella under the roof??? LOL

Jemuel tapped me on the shoulder claiming that I am getting older by a year plus Vivi’s reluctant-faced hand shake which she gave me…wishing me Happy Birthday with such unpleasant tone just for the sake of making me sulk…it’s a customary for us teased each other.

Wan Fang, finally retreat herself from her Additional Maths book and came all the way to my table and wish me Happy Birthday. I was ravenously astounded since she migrated from her “nerd” assemblage to my place…thanks anyway. Christin gave me a burger for my birthday when I met her at the school canteen…it was most humorous when I received my “present”.

I expressed my most gratitude to my friends in Miri, especially Chiaw Jen. I really really miss you after you moved to Miri. Credits go to Ian Gan too for reminding me that I’m a year closer to marriage. Thanks for the wish bro.

Vicky gave a stainless steel key chain with my birth date on it *screams gleefully*. I personally love it the most among all the zillions of presents I received. Thank you Vicky!!! I also got a very special photo frame from Memory Lane given by Shi Yin, special credits goes to you as well.

Grandma managed to prepare all my favourite meals when I arrived at her place, grandma’s traditional hand cook food is simply gorgeous. Mom and dad decided to give me cash for my birthday this year…I was certainly pleased. The though counts but cash counts even more. I was sweep more presents for myself at shopping malls.

I prepared a long endless script of names to thank for all the blessings and presents starting with: Vicky Bong, Jemuel Juman, Alicia Jones, Felicia Malidi, Nicole Chai, Chong Yew Peng, Chung Chiaw Jen, Ian Gan, Lee Shi Yin, Alex Chung, Vivi Nelson, Lee Fung Kee, Kuan Mui Yun, Alice Jong, Helen Lee, Chong Fui Ting, Jong Siaw Pei, Chai Wan Fang, Ho Jing Hao, Kelvin Lai, Amanda Liu, Bernice Liu, Chai Kah Wee, Jong Lee Lee, Tracy Thian, Fiona Lulong, Sabrina Quek, Thang Wan Thin, Seraphina Norman, Thian Ling Ying, Thimothy Tay, Kathlyn Hong, Nitha Aida, Christin Jambong, Vivian Lee, Kimberly Lim, Kevin Lim, Bong Kian Kuat, Mr. Nojip, Eiffa Katrina, Sylvia George, Irene Cheng, Ivy Cheng, Sharifah Sharoneeza, Chung Mei Choo, Eddie Liew, Kelvin Yap, Joey, Charisse Regencia, Cindy Liew, Yvonne Yap…