a quarter of century already.. happy as always

And so we talked all night about the rest of our lives

Where we're gonna be when we turn 25

I keep thinking times will never change

Keep on thinking things will always be the same

on February 8, 2011, I officially declared that I have lived for a quarter of century.. *sigh* well, aging is one scary thing.. once we were young, we wished to get mature soon, but once we are mature enough, we wished for our youth haha.. the 'never had enough' creature called human.. to be honest, I do scare of getting old.. afraid of those wrinkles -oh, well it's too early to worry about wrinkles- haha.. I guess, what I'm afraid most of aging is the more responsibilities the society expect from me.. I'm such an imperfect person, I have so many thing I have to improve from myself.. well, I think I'll just have to lay back and relax, I believe God will take me to where I supposed to be..

this is my first birthday without my father around to greet me happy birthday.. to be honest, I miss him a lot.. I still remember his smile when he greeted me last year, I still remember where he used to sit and the clothes he wear and how he called me.. I remember that he would kiss me in my cheek and wish me a happy birthday.. okay, my eyes are watery hehe.. I still cried sometimes when I'm thinking about him..

okay, move on to something happier.. in the morning of my birthday, like other ordinary working day, I took shower and while showering (don't imagine please) I started to think.. well, I talked to God, actually.. the day before (Monday), Jakarta's traffic was like hell (I've never been to hell before, though)..the roads were crowded, motorcycles kept on going and never let us, car drivers to have a little way, other cars kept honking.. aarrhh it was one stressful journey.. so on that Tuesday morning, I asked God to be kind to me and make a less crowded journey for me to go to office that day.. and to God be the glory, the road is very nice to me.. no significant traffic, the crowd was just okay, and my left leg is saved from pressing kopling too much.. even until I reached Casablanca area which always makes me spent at least half an hour, it was very vacant.. okay, I realized that even the smallest wish is heard by God above and I'm greatly thankful to Him :) well, at least I know that he's around me to hear my wish..

my office's habit on someone's birthday is the birthday person should bring food, so my loveliest mom made some arem-arem and risoles and we bought pastel, remembering my colleagues' appetite haha.. when I reached my table, there's this little card which was full of writings from my colleagues, some are really funny to read and others are merely 'happy birthday, all the best' haha.. but I do appreciate it all.. from my office, I also got a carrefour voucher worth Rp100,000.. even though it's not so much, but it's my first office who gave me a birthday present and a birthday leave YAY.. so if it's your birthday, you're entitled to have one day off to celebrate your birthday with your loved ones.. how thoughtful :)

on the same day, at night.. my dearest high school friends called me and asked me to go out.. he said that I'm old enough not to need any surprises, so he's gonna be straight forward and asked me to go (instead of surprisingly showing up at my door), bought me the cake I get to chose.. it was 9 p.m at that time.. I was quite tired, but I really appreciate my friends.. so I asked permission from my mother, and she reluctantly allowed me to go.. I changed clothes, and my best friend picked me up and we're heading to Starbucks Coffee in Puri Indah Mall.. I always love the Starbucks there since it's really cozy.. well, then he brought me a cake, which as promised, I chose by myself.. I picked tiramisu.. then out of nowhere, he put two little candles on top of it and asked me to make a wish and blow the candle.. it was a small cup of creamy, yummy, indulging layers of a cake we known as tiramisu.. I love it.. but remembering all the fat included, I was kinda scared haha.. well, there were 7 of us in Starbucks and we had a nice, light chat.. talking about gossip, other friends, next meeting schedule and I had so much fun.. the time surely flies when you enjoy the moment.. we left Starbucks at 00.00 a.m and I reached home at 00.30 a.m.. sleepy and happy :)

actually, my bf was planning to send me a surprise cake but my mom was out the entire day and I was at the office, so nobody was at home to receive it.. the cake was resent the next day and I had a dinner schedule with bf.. once we got home, the cake was nicely kept in my fridge and we decided to blow some candles and cut the cake.. so I made another wish and blow the candle, cut the cake and eat the cake.. hahaha.. still scared of the amount of fat in it, but whatever, it was my birthday after all.. the cake he chose was chocolate almond.. it was not creamy, but I like it.. I can taste the almond blended in the chocolate layer.. thanks bf :)

the card - Chocolate Almond cake - Tiramisu Cake

a great birthday.. a half of century.. happy as always.. surrounded by God's love and much love from people I care about.. crazy, fun and loyal friends.. warm office colleagues.. and last but not least, a wonderful bf :)