My heart overflows with thanksgiving and appreciation for the support, inspiration and love shared by the wonderful people who surround me. This is what I will bring as I begin the next chapter of my life. I celebrated my day with a simple dinner with family and friends. I am so thankful for the hubs for organizing the dinner and for the cooking courtesy of Mamo and Aji.
Of course, this post would not be me without the food.
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appetizers |
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blow the birthday cake |
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buffet table |
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kare- kare |
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pancit |
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chicken hamonado |
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birthday cake |
Their presence made my day more wonderful. Thank you very much guys!
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(L-R) Kuya Chris, April, Lena and Tin |
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(L-R) Ruel, Darlene, Lena and Faye |
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(L-R) Roy, Elou, Ram and Nonoy |
The manner of giving is worth more than the gift. ~Pierre Corneille, Le Menteur
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precious gifts |
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gloves and wraps from the hubs |
It may not have been a bed of roses but It has been a life well spent!
P.S. This has been the shortest preparation time I had for a birthday. We arrived from Iloilo at 11 am and had dinner at around 6 pm. Super thanks to those who made this happen! I am truly grateful.
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