The Aftermath

April 29, 2007. It's the day after my birthday. I spent a certain amount of time this morning sending out thank you greetings to people who took time out from their busy schedules just to wish me a happy birthday. Greetings came from near and far; from old and new friends; from very close friends to not-so-close friends to acquaintances and even to people I haven't even met yet (thanks to the World Wide Web!). Their greetings surely warmed my heart.

I missed my "old" friends all the more. When I say old, I mean those who have been my friends for at least 10, 16, 20 years now. They're all over the planet now. Some are still around here (Philippines), but not quite so close to me physically.

Overall, I'd say I had a happy birthday indeed. Happy that it happened to fall on a Sabbath, too. I'd say it was quite peaceful in spite of the hammerings that our neighbor made as well as the sweltering heat that made me sweat like crazy. It was one of the most uneventful birthdays I ever had. But I didn't mind. I was quite contented with my day.

The night brought the only "major" event that day. We ate a "special" dinner here at home. My Ina (grandmother, mother's side) was here. So were Boo (Anya), my cousins Aya Papaya Potpot and Tamiya Pototong, Tita Mimi, Tito Bebot, and Tito Armand. Plus my entire family, minus Yayi, Kiboy, and Ivy. I couldn't sleep until around 1-2AM. . . my tummy was too heavy. I guess I ate too much again.

Well, today I plan on getting a haircut, reading the Classified Ads (Something of a "hobby;" I do it even when I'm not actually looking for a job.), and starting my term paper (my last class requirement) for Prof. Guy's class. I think I have a few other things to do, but right now that's all that comes to mind.

I am satisfied with the birthday I had; with all the greetings I received. Of course, I do wish a few certain people remembered (if they actually do know when it is in the first place) and greeted me as well. But then why dwell on the few that didn't when a lot of people did, right?!  (That's my hopelessly optimistic side kicking in again. Probably the reason why I look much, much younger than my real age–aside from genes and laughing at my bloopers and at myself a lot.)

What do I expect now? I expect to have an even more closer relationship with the Lord–so I guess on my part that means I will devote more time to communing with Him. I expect to be used for His glory and in His service. I've been praying for that–so I guess the CLC's Central Light and the NPUM's Hope TV Channel are both answered prayers.  I still have approximately three (3) trimesters of MBA classes left. I pray that they'll all be manageable, lighter than the trimester I just had.

I gottta go now. Keep me in your prayers!

; )