Twenty Nine
by shz
It feels like only few days ago I wrote Twenty Eight.
I kept describing getting older as “I just turned 19, again”. I’m not in denial on how old I really am, its just that whenever I age one more year, I don’t feel I am a year older. But truthfully, I am older and definitely wiser than when I was 19. Being 19 was easy and selfish and naive. I wish I had known that there are more important things in the world than dressing up, boyfriend troubles or fun in the world. Its pathetic that my biggest problem when I was 19 was feeling like nobody cared about me – when seriously, everybody actually got better things to think about than wasting time paying attention to me! The typical teenager – angry and confused.
That aside, I don’t know why but for some reason every year the celebration gets better. Every year I thought it was the best ever, but alhamdulillah, I have such wonderful friends and families that always manage to top last year’s celebration. This year I was celebrated not once, NOT twice but three times. Only when I’m in Malaysia surrounded by these beautiful people could I get such thing. It is at times like this, that made me feel like I have done something right, I have been a good friend, a good daughter or sister, or cousin, to everyone who wanted to celebrate my day.
First time celebrated, the night before as we had a family gathering at that time – with all the cousins and an uncle who shared the same birthday month.
Second time celebrated on actual birthday night with immediate family.
Le grand célébration was actually 2 days after, just so that I get the four of us together. Although wonderful, I also have such useless friends who wants to celebrate my birthday but asked me to organize it myself. But I actually prefer not to have surprises. Hence, I made the reservation and ordered the free cake and asked the girl to write Happy birthday Shaliza on it. And then she asked the bonus question, “Oh, so it’s for you?” and I bore my shameless self and said, “YES. But my friends are going to pay for it!”
Posing for postcard. My girls are so stupid, I was looking the other way just to get variety of pose but ended up they just couldn’t resist following me.
The four of us with free red noses.
Included with the dinner.
And when I barefaced myself and said to the waiter, “I’m ready for my cake now”, they came out with it and the best birthday song. Ever!
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So here’s to 29. The last of 20s.
u r one lucky girl 🙂 !
Thanks Faiz. I’m sure a lot of people are too, but sometimes I do feel like I’m the luckiest. Haha
Faiz is right. You are so lucky to be surrounded with families and friends celebrating your birthday, despite having to order your own cake! hehe.
Happy 29th Birthday again Shaz. Make the most of the last year being in the 20s!
The reason why I had to organize it and ordered my own cake was I got this fantastic voucher that says “Free 1kg birthday cake + 15% off total bill at Westin Hotel”. Must redeem it by March. The girls wanted to do a birthday dinner, might as well use it! And I sebagai voucher holder terpaksa lah syok sendiri. Haha
Thanks Ajah. I shall say the same to u on your birthday this yr. Whenever that is! Hehehe
Hahahaha you’re such a great sport, pakai voucher sendiri for own birthday.
Mine is in August, bulan puasa. Moreh laa nampaknya nanti. LOL.
Awwww… that is super sweettt!
Happy belated birthday, Shaliza! 🙂
ahh.. i forgot.. Happy Belated Birthday Shz !!!
Happy birthday Shaliza! Great wishes to you and may 2011 will be a better year for you! 🙂
happy belated birthday shz! =)
Sara,
OMG!!!turned to 29…same goes to me in this march…hohohoh..getting older at age of 29..let’s appreciate it before we are going to 30 next yrs..no more “2” after this, 3 series haunted me all the time..10 yrs back when I was 19, I spent my time as 1st yr chemistry student at UKM but now I’m lectured in this area for my student..huhuhu
*I’m just thinking where was I put CD 13teen going on 30..
Yes, time passes so quickly!
ep belated birthday, shaz dear.
it’s better late than never! 😉
Thank you dear!
happy belated birthday, part kena organize sendiri tu mmg kelakar hehehe
Thanks Lia. Yes, funny. And embarrassing at the same time. Hahaha
hello! happy birthday from an old friend…i’m glad to discover your blog today. Love your pictures, clearly your very talented. Also, you have an a lovely family.
kiss kiss,
juwairiah zin
Hi Juwairiah.
Nice to know you found me here, I’m just wondering from where? Anyway, you’re such a talented writer yourself. Remember your essay when we were 10? “My Stay in England” – how could I forget! Take care.
happy 19th bday shz ! 😀
btw enjoy your tokyo trip! so youre bringing daisy along eh? have fun!