What was supposed to be an intimate, close family and friends only, surprise event turned out into a big endeavour.
Never really been a social beast myself and really didn't give a thought about doing something particularly special on my 'B' day, but the lady of the house decided otherwise......
Whilst Laetitia and me were in Belgium, Jessica back home set up in motion a 'surprise' which has turned out into something pretty grand.
Secrets are eventually bound to leak out and there was no exception to be made regarding this party, so there was no hiding the fact that something was in store for me when I came back and noticed that the house was stacked with drinks and quotations of caterers all over the place and on top of that, the caterer put up his tents 2 days in advance of the party day itself. Say good-bye to your surprise for me, honey.
The event itself was a total success, thanks to the splendid food and service provided by the caterers, AsiaGarden, ...... the yummy satays roasted on the spot by 'Din', the Menjalara satay dude....and foremost, the guests themselves.
Sure we had a rough figure in mind of who and how many would turn up, but we never expected such an enthusiastic turn-out, and since my 'B' day is so conveniently close to New Year's day itself......the crowd was still in festive mood.....and ready to party on.....
Thanks, thanks, and many thanks......everybody involved, everybody who attended and also thanks to the people who weren't able to attend but at least sent me a ring or sms to congratulate me. It's those small things that makes one happy.....no matter how much one has in material terms......I cherish the value of having a 'family', 'friends', my football buddies and my neighbours .... the more the merrier.
Talking about family, a big thank word to my wife's close family who always render a hand without questions asked....it might not be my 'direct' family, but over the years I have accepted them for who they are and what they stand for and I graciously thank them for letting me join their 'inner' circle. But above all I have to thank my dear wife, Jessica for her loving, unselfish, total devotion and my little girl for being just that, our own very daughter who magically is able to brighten our mood on somber days but still manages to get the blood from under our fingernails when she puts up a tantrum.
And the big 40? What 40!?! It's just a mindset.......be who you are, just enjoy 'life' in all its facets itself.
BTW (ByTheWay), Eileen, you should consider a course in photography, great pics gal !!! Thanks for imprinting my birthday on pictures, 'cos a pic says more than a thousand words....and ofcourse Kennyboy, my man.....captain of the football team and handyman....tx for letting us borrow your professional camera gear.
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