It's A Wonderful Day!
My 21st birthday has got to be one of the best birthdays ever. Two to three weeks ago, I wrote in one of my blogs that on my 21st birthday, "I wish I'd be six again" so I would be contented with the little things like leche flan. And indeed, my birthday was nothing material - it was a day of sharing and joy and happiness with friends who've surprised me in one way or another.
When my parents asked me what I wanted for my birthday, I said I honestly wanted a new Macbook, but then it's out of the budget. Besides, I don't really need it. Seriously, I'm not a graphic artist, and even though I'm an artist, I know I can find some other outlet aside from using the latest version of AI or PS - although it would be great to learn more about these tools and have a faster, more cooperating laptop. Haha. But then again, I didn't need it and I knew its happiness effect would not be long.
I don't need a new cellphone, too, or even an iPod. I am a careless owner of cellphones and I get irritated when I lose phones. I don't listen to iPods a lot because most of the time, I go for silence unless for some reason I don't. When I travel, that's when I need it the most because I don't want to get bored in the airport, but then I can always eat (heaven!). And when I'm on the plane, I end up reading the magazines, newspapers, and eventually sleep! So what's the iPod for? I think if I'd buy one, it would be the cheapest version to get me through certain periods. The iPod Touch is definitely sexy, but I'm scared I would lose it and not make so much use of it. The money could be used for other investments, like dates with friends and travels! ;)
And so, I never really expected anything material to come on my birthday! I'd rather have delicious food, you know! :P And I am just so grateful for this day, for this life, that I cannot really ask for anything more from Him. I just prayed for my family and friends that they would be safe and happy.
I especially pray that all the single ladies will find that one true love for them. I know how love can affect our lives positively. I really do. It can make us the most patient and understanding people on earth, even when we still get irritated sometimes. But knowing that someone loves us in a truly special way, and feeling that love embrace us, are incomparable to anything material in this world. I've seen people who have everything they could ever need and ask for, but still feel at a loss and incomplete because of that lack of love... And so I know how love matters in this chaotic world.
We can have expensive clothes, cars, and gadgets, but these can all disappear in one snap! Fortunately, we can also have all the friends and love we want and are willing to allow into our lives, and these are the people who will stay no matter what - typhoons, earthquakes, bankrupts, etc.
Thank you, God, for teaching this valuable lesson to me and I hope that everyday I remember this. I hope that everyday, I will be grateful for whatever I have. I hope I remember that even though I can't control the direction of the wind, I can always adjust my sails to reach my destination. Thank you.
Thank you to the materially-poor, but spiritually-rich people I've met along the way. Seriously, yours is the Kingdom of God. You've taught me how to be resilient and how to be optimistic because I am blessed and because there is a God who will never desert us. You've taught me happiness and love. Thank you.
Thank you to my family and friends who've shown me love and patience in special and splendid ways. I don't need gifts from you. Your love is certainly enough. Thank you.
Amen. :)
When my parents asked me what I wanted for my birthday, I said I honestly wanted a new Macbook, but then it's out of the budget. Besides, I don't really need it. Seriously, I'm not a graphic artist, and even though I'm an artist, I know I can find some other outlet aside from using the latest version of AI or PS - although it would be great to learn more about these tools and have a faster, more cooperating laptop. Haha. But then again, I didn't need it and I knew its happiness effect would not be long.
I don't need a new cellphone, too, or even an iPod. I am a careless owner of cellphones and I get irritated when I lose phones. I don't listen to iPods a lot because most of the time, I go for silence unless for some reason I don't. When I travel, that's when I need it the most because I don't want to get bored in the airport, but then I can always eat (heaven!). And when I'm on the plane, I end up reading the magazines, newspapers, and eventually sleep! So what's the iPod for? I think if I'd buy one, it would be the cheapest version to get me through certain periods. The iPod Touch is definitely sexy, but I'm scared I would lose it and not make so much use of it. The money could be used for other investments, like dates with friends and travels! ;)
And so, I never really expected anything material to come on my birthday! I'd rather have delicious food, you know! :P And I am just so grateful for this day, for this life, that I cannot really ask for anything more from Him. I just prayed for my family and friends that they would be safe and happy.
I especially pray that all the single ladies will find that one true love for them. I know how love can affect our lives positively. I really do. It can make us the most patient and understanding people on earth, even when we still get irritated sometimes. But knowing that someone loves us in a truly special way, and feeling that love embrace us, are incomparable to anything material in this world. I've seen people who have everything they could ever need and ask for, but still feel at a loss and incomplete because of that lack of love... And so I know how love matters in this chaotic world.
We can have expensive clothes, cars, and gadgets, but these can all disappear in one snap! Fortunately, we can also have all the friends and love we want and are willing to allow into our lives, and these are the people who will stay no matter what - typhoons, earthquakes, bankrupts, etc.
Thank you, God, for teaching this valuable lesson to me and I hope that everyday I remember this. I hope that everyday, I will be grateful for whatever I have. I hope I remember that even though I can't control the direction of the wind, I can always adjust my sails to reach my destination. Thank you.
Thank you to the materially-poor, but spiritually-rich people I've met along the way. Seriously, yours is the Kingdom of God. You've taught me how to be resilient and how to be optimistic because I am blessed and because there is a God who will never desert us. You've taught me happiness and love. Thank you.
Thank you to my family and friends who've shown me love and patience in special and splendid ways. I don't need gifts from you. Your love is certainly enough. Thank you.
Amen. :)