Birthday

Birthdays are special occasions. It is the one day in a year when you can do no wrong and are made a fuss of and receive beautifully wrapped presents.

Birthdays can also be unofficially known as judgement day. It is the one day when we face many invisible juries, and with each "Happy Birthday!" wish received, we know we most likely have passed muster.

The closest to us will usually ring or text us at the stroke of midnight with streams of birthday wishes. If our phones remain silent and our mailboxes stay empty, well, then, it is the truest reflection of what people really think of us.

With the superior technology that we have these days, it is not difficult to make someone's birthday unforgettable.

- quoted from article "The Significance of Birthdays" by Xandria Ooi (The Star's Metro 18 July 2007)

The birthday celebration that I remembered most was the one I had on my 9th birthday. Forgot who brought up the idea, a few of my classmates were invited, family members and also neighbor's children. Had a few rounds of game specially "crafted" by my cousins, wonderful foods. After that, birthdays were usually celebrated with my parent and brother at home.

Celebrating friends' birthdays sound interesting but it not when celebrating my own. Perhaps I'm not used to getting so much attention from so many people. I would be very happy enough receiving text messages or even calls wishing me "Happy Birthday!" At least I know there are people who remember my birthday!