One surprise after another

I'm at a loss for words. Speechless.

In the wee hours of the night, just before the clock struck 12 today, I received a pleasant surprise visit from three of my closest friends - Roy, Emma and Kavilnd. Everything was perfectly planned as I did not have a clue about what was going on. At first, I was a little agitated by the fact that everyone - including my mum - was being so secretive with me. Of course I knew something was up, I just didn't know what it was. I'd suspect my friends to do something this thoughtful, not my siblings. But they were in on this whole surprise too.

Roy came walking through the door holding a plate of tiered J-Co Doughnuts. All lit with candles on each doughnut and a Happy Birthday sign on the one placed the highest. After placing in down on the table, they began to sing the Happy Birthday song shortly afterwards, made me make a wish and blow out all the candles.
I was pretty speechless, even they could tell. I stayed silent for a moment and almost broke down in tears.

Sure I was expecting a wish or two, but never this.

We then spent the night all sprawled on the couch of the living room, yacking the night away and watching Paul Blart: Mall Cop until it was time for them to leave. It was a good time spent catching up on recent happenings and laughter. And God only knows how much I've missed having my best friend Roy around in school - his absence left the school lifeless. So having him in my company last night sure made up for lost time (most of it, that is) 

In a matter of mere minutes, kisses and hugs were exchange, and they left for home.  


The hands of the clock hit 12, and I spent the night in bed reading text messages of wishes that kept flowing coming in. 

__________

The official day. 


I woke up this morning feeling as if butterflies were fluttering in my stomach. I was all smiles even though my eyes were still half shut. Just when I was about to open my room door, I saw a paper that was taped to the door which said: 

It was from my brother. Throughout all these years, gifts were never expected from either of us siblings when it comes to birthdays. Even a simple wish was never expected. But this really put a smile on my face and I was truly touched. 


As siblings, we may not show our love each other on a daily basis or treat each other the way a brother or sister is supposed to be treated but there is no doubt when it comes to the love I have for them. At the end of the day, they are all I have and I'll always do anything for them. 

In church, something else awaited me. 

Prissy arrived at service acting all weird and unlike herself. When I mentioned about a recent birthday wish by a friend, she made a face showing nothing but complete shock and confessed to not remembering my birthday. But something already smelt fishy. I knew something was up. 
 


And I was right. 


When service ended, Abiel led me to one of the rooms and out of darkness, everyone wished me a Happy Birthday. Everyone meaning my usual circle of church friends - Abiel, Josh, Jemima, Emily, Sue Xian, Prissy and my siblings. And again, a Happy Birthday song was sung, a wish was made and all the candles were blown out. 


When the delicious-looking cheese cake was cut, everyone burst into complete maniacs and started smearing cream on each others faces. Mostly everyone in that room was covered in orange cream. Especially me. As both the cream and the cake tasted exceptionally GOOD, we didn't mind licking it off our fingers or from each others faces (God forbid)  


Each Sunday, a bunch of us friends would get together and head over to the mamak, as a ritual. But the fun and laughter that was spent and shared with each other was so much more special, in a way. To me. I don't take things or people for granted and as of late, I'm beginning to cherish each and every significant person in my life even more. 


So, this entry is to tell you how thankful I am to have you in my life. And for making this 17th birthday a truly unforgettable one. 


"Friendship is not about whom you have known the longest, it is about who came and never left". - Unknown 

"The happiest moments my heart knows are those in which it is pouring forth its affections to a few esteemed characters."
- Thomas Jefferson 

And to Prissy: 

No one has ever done anything this sweet for me in all my life. I mean, I wasn't expecting anything this year - just a small get-together with my family and a few close friends - but you turned it all around. And you succeeded in surprising me, a little. He he. You didn't have to write me such a long note or leave your most treasurable possession in my hands. You didn't have to do anything and I'd still love you.

In all my life, I grew up with people whom have only claimed to be my friends so they could be in the same limelight as I am. They'd always try to act as someone other than themselves and would try to do whatever I did just to fit in. And it was just unnecessary. I would've accepted them for who they are even if they weren't anything like me. But they doubted the love I have for them. So now, they are either apart of my past or are just complete strangers who only wave at me from across the school hall. 

Then, you came along. It was pretty ironic actually, the way we met. We just clicked and sooner became inseparable. I don't even remember how we met because between how we met and where we are now, too many memories have been created. All of which I sometimes look back wonder, how? 

Prissy, you will always have that special place in my heart. Even if anything happens to us, that place will always be kept just for you. You are my soul sister and my significant other half. What on earth will I do without you? I'd be completely lifeless. You bring colour into my life and my world always rock with you in it.

I've said it before and I'll say it to you for the rest of your life - everyday, in fact - I Love You! And please, don't ever doubt that. You are loved for the crazy, high, Indian mama you are! Thank you once again for taking the time to plan everything out and for making the day I was born amazing. 

With all my heart.

Speaking of all that's love and appreciation,