Its interesting that years back, I would have been dreading for this day, but as time passed, I’ve actually gotten accepting of the fact.
For some reason, there is always a stigma especially for Asian women to be labelled as ‘off the shelf’ and ‘unmarriagable’ when they reach this age.
But reflecting back, I feel more accepting of myself nowadays. I feel more beautiful, more confident, more healthy now as compared to just a few years before! And I feel blessed for the people whom I have met and love. Actually, I don’t think I’d want to go back to the awkward phase of a teenager again!
Even with some unpleasant encounters throughout my life, its just part and parcel that is a learning experience for me.
Morrie Schwartz once said, “There is nothing to be envious of the young ones. We’ve already done that. We’ve so much to look forward to”
And I think that I’ve so much to look forward to. Happy birthday, me :)
Happy Birthday Rinaz!
Happy Birthday!!!
Well Rina, the rich get richer, the happy get happier. Independence has its virtues, you’re more self-reliant than you realize! Happy Birthday Girl! :)
Happy xxth Birthday, Rinaz!! Got no presents for you so I’ll give you a dancing banana instead.
Oh dang …. that’s Plurk, this is Blog. Haha!
Even though I am a day early, my time, Happy Birthday. I have been following your blog. What an amazing journey you have had. I hope you continue.
A happy birthday to you Rinaz/
*muackz*
happy birthday!
Happy birthday sweetie!
Happy Birthday Rinaz! ^_^
happy birthday sweetie! *hugs*
Happy birthday Rinaz!! Nice to know that you have a renewed confidence about yourself. =)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Birthday RINAZ!
You’re the best!
Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday!
happy 18th bday :)
hey hey happy bdae rinaz! :)
Happy birthday and MANY more!
Belated happy birthday! Age is just a number. ;)
Happy Birthday Buddy!
I lift a glass of Soju to you.
Happy Bird Day chickie!!
Thank you so much everyone :)
Uzyn, Paced, Kevin, Moby, Paws, Darran, Xinyun, Mintea, Jurlique, Nadnut, Mlmaestro, Storm, Brennan, Malique, Ophelia, Prin, Sesame, Shane, Suraya, everyone who wished me in plurk and in facebook.
THANK YOU! :D