When I'm 64

I don't know why I delayed writing a blog about my birthday. Perhaps it's because I am still basking in the joy of celebrating my 64th year on this earth. It all started with a bang. Two days before my actual birthdate, a group of my high school classmates gathered at the Cabalen restaurant located at the SM Megamall. Despite it being a Friday, and a rainy day at that, sixteen of them showed up to join me in celebrating my special day. I was so touched because some of them came from as far away as Sta. Cruz, Laguna and Malolos, Bulacan. We had a great time recollecting and reconnecting as we enjoyed the sumptuous buffet. As if that wasn't enough, Bert Calaquian then treated us to some coffee at the nearby Coffee Bean. My classmates giggled and snickered when they saw the t-shirt I was wearing. I got the idea from the Beatles' song and thought it was quite appropriate to wear on my birthday. The cost of making this t-shirt was shouldered by my step-daughter, Jenn, as her birthday gift to me.


The following day, Saturday the 23rd, Cynthia and I were in Calatagan, Batangas, where we stayed overnight at a resort called Golden Sunset (quite fitting, don't you think?). This time our stay was a gift from another step-daughter, Darrel, and her husband, Rev. Although birding here was a little disappointing, we had a good time nevertheless.


All day Sunday, I got text messages and facebook postings from family and friends greeting me on my birthday and sending me good wishes. All of which made me very, very glad. I'm not big on birthday celebrations but when I receive all these warm greetings and love from those who are close to me, I felt younger. Did I mention I just turned 64?