When I turned 21 last year, a question suddenly surfaced.

Why do people organize birthday parties for themselves?

Is it because:
1) They want attention? They want people to know that it's their birthday so that they can receive presents and feel like a princess?
2) They want to share the joy of being born into this world, get their blessings and wishes?
3) They want to show their gratitude to their loved ones whom have been showering them with care and concern all year round?
4) For fun? So that he/she will be able to see all her loved ones at one place, one time?

What other reasons are there?

I used to organize parties for myself too. Once in Primary 5 or 6 (can't really remember which year), another time in Sec 1, and when I was 20. It stopped there. And I think I will not self-organize parties anymore unless there's really a special reason. Like I strike toto or something! haha... dream on yeah...

People normally celebrate their 21st bday on a very high profile, but mine last year was just a trip to Thailand with my dear. Weird huh? And on my actual day, he fell sick which meant that I still have to take care of him. It was something different for me. Celebrating my b'day in a different country. Memorable. I will never forget.

Some other birthdays which I will never forget would be when I was in Sec 3 or 4 (also can't really remember which year it was) where my SC buddies celebrated my 'sista' and my bday at East Coast. That was a sweet surprise. Following that was when I was 18, had 3-4 bday cakes that year. Next was during my last year of Poly. My class celebrated my bday for me in school. Haha.. another surprise treat after lessons. I think that's about it. Haha...

I have to admit that I love surprises. Especially more so when I'm the one planning and executing. Haha... *evil grins*... I like to see those smiles on the bday kid, or the one who has been tricked. Even though they have being fooled, but it's because we love them, we want them to be happy, that's why we even took the effort and time to surprise them. It warms the heart. This kind of satisfaction is indescribable. I will still continue to surprise my friends if I have the ability and time to.

On the other hand, I seldom get surprises. And to be frank, those few birthdays which I was being surprised, I partially knew that I'll be fooled. Haha.. it's rather obvious actually. Haha... pardon me. Try harder! But I seriously feel that it's when you get such surprises or when people message you on your birthday that you truly know who your true friends are. In fact, they don't even need to celebrate your birthday with you. Just a message on your day will do. Don't you think so?

Oh well.. this year will be another quiet one for me.. cos' my plan to go overseas is ruined!!! Have to stay in S'pore to work!!! Never mind, I'll self-entertain.. like what I've being doing yearly.. haha...

Good day to all!