Friday, February 26, 2010

22. Older. Grateful.


I’m 22 years old, and I’m starting to build the block around me. This is when I start pretending that I’m strong, believing that I will grow stronger than I was and than I am. I’m 22 and I learn to find the reasons to believe. I found some. I’m 22 and I know I change a lot. I'm 22 and I'd like to think that I'll get better with time, in allowing myself to pursue the source of inspiration and potential contentment and not being self-indulgent. Don't be too hard on yourself. Don't try to rush it. Everyone has their moments. That's inspired me when I turned to 22 years old.

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More-than-Thank to all your best wishes, gifts, sms-es, phone calls and your all posts here and here. You have no idea how grateful I am of having you all.

I always love the feeling of surprise and excitement rushing through my body. I love the feeling of the heart beat. And I’m fortunate enough to encounter those moments in my life.

The most important thing about birthday is not related to gifts and such, but your people who always make you feel loved.

Like every year, I spent my day with bong bong first, then the following days with my other friends. Yesterday, after I got home with wide grin and asked mum her whether she has present for me. But she said, “you’re old enough not to get any birthday present from us.” I then said, “Well, I don’t mind. But sorry to say that I’ll consider all the money I owe you as my birthday present. haha.” She laughed. Then I announced, “Deal!"

I fell asleep with those contentment after sms-es and phone calls, thinking it's my day, my lovely day.

And that’s how my day ended.
I’m grateful.


9 comments:

Cambodian Daughter said...

May all of these last as long as you live, honey! Happy 22nd Birthday!

Chanvetey said...

Yeah, Happy 22nd Birthday! I almost feel loved the way you felt on your birthday. No doubt that you're so content and grateful. HeHe, you asked your mom for a gift? That's lovely. I don't think my mom remembers my birthday.

Cambodian Daughter said...

Mine too kelly, but I don't mind that becoz even her own birthday she doesn't remember well, and I have to celebrate her birthday for her instead. Heheh, but my dad never missed it. U know he gave me 7 bucks as a present for my bday, a bit better than last year which was only 5 buckz. heheh but I was so grateful too.

Sok Sabay said...

I always begged mum and dad, even my aunty, my uncle for gift too. Hahaha I love receving gifts when I was young. But now none of them give me anymore. lolz.

Kelly, I think your mum remember your birthday, but she just pretend not to remember i guess! haha

Nathary, so you got $7 for this year birthday? lolzzz I think your dad still see you as her little girl, I meant a kindergartener or sth. lolz jkd... Next years, he might get you a prince, who knows?

B said...

i was the last caller? i slept after talking wit u that night ..

Cambodian Daughter said...

Oy come on! A prince? Thanks but no thank, I would rather find him by myself. I'm sure my dad wouldn't know how to get my favorite prince as my bday present. Lolzzz...

Kay | UPrinting said...

Happy Birthday! I hope you enjoyed your day! Sometimes it is already a gift when your love ones remembered your birthday!

Chanvetey said...

Nathary: Really? Hahahaha, your daddy is very thoughtful. Yeah, i still remember you mentioned 5 bucks for birthday present somewhere, maybe on your old post. Humm... I totally forget about birthday celebration for my mom and day. It is a good call from ya, thanks. hehe.


Rath: LOlz, if so, at least my mum remembers my birthday right??


Yeah, who knows right, Rath? Maybe Nathary's dad is starting looking one for her. AW ... *blushing*

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