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Not patronizing myself, mind you. I just had to say it considering what a blast I've had the past few days celebrating my 23rd birthday. This must have been one of the best birthdays ever. EVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR.

When the first few minutes of January 27 struck, I got a number of texts and calls from those who 'wanted to be first.' Awwww thanks guys!!! You really make my heart melt.

Afterwards went on a spur-of-the-moment trip to Xaymaca with Joleon, one of my bestest buds, to meet up with his pals Gino Montano, Isabel Pablo and BJ Palattao. At first I wasn't sure what to expect except A LOT of reggae and passive smoking. Woooohoooo I didn't know I was in store for so much more!

That Reggae Mistress band rocks!!! I am nearly a bonafide reggae fan now.. their family really impressed me. The dad was on the congo drums, the mom and the daughter were on vocals, then the brothers were on the guitars or something. In fairness magaling sila ha!! Take note ang dad naka-dreds ala Bob Marley. REPRESENT!!! Before I knew it I was singing along to their songs and dancing to that conga beat.

Special mention to Joleon for dancing with those plus-sized ladies by the stage, at my request. That booty shakin' girl in glasses really enjoyed grindin' with you man!! Love you for that. =)

Guess birthdays really aren't complete without the puking sessions huh? I'm proud to say I'm on a roll!! Three years now I think. Had another beer too many and ended up messing up my bathroom floor. It came pouring out too fast, I didn't have time to aim. Ick.

The next day, I woke up with a horrid headache.. So horrid I couldn't read the texts I got that morning, nor could I talk to my Ate Mia and Ate Leana who called from LA to greet me. Got to talk to my nephew Josh and my niece Noa!! Miss them sooooo much.

Lunchtime. Kenny Rogers E. Rodriguez. I treated all the help in the compound to the restaurant of their choice. I thought Pancake House was a good idea but they decided Kenny Rogers was the craving. So off we went to the land of side dishes and cornbread muffins. How apt is that? Kagulo ako sa kakamemorize ng mga order nila ha. "Ako Map (they call me MAP as in MAPIN) Solo A na may macaroni tapos Coke tsaka kung mamon din ha?! Tsaka si Manang Solo B daw kasama nung gulay at mais at yung mamon din." Mamon daw yung muffin. About 7 different orders pare. I was relieved to know my memorizing skills still don't disappoint considering I've been ten months out of school.


All the good company at my KR lunch treat

PM. Had a quick nap to ready myself for the dinner feast at Kimpura with the whole compound. Went to mass at 6:00 with Mom, Dad, Maki and Jones.

Dinnertime. Kimpura Greenhills. Have never eaten as much as I did this night. (Ya right) Everything from teppanyaki to all the makis, tonkatsu and miso, tofu and tempura. And ohhhhh, how could I forget, their out-of-this-world fried gyoza and heavenly kakiage. Plus my free birthday sundae and Dulce Lin Mango Torte. Gosh. Gluttony is good. I should confess.


Me and the rest of the del Rosario compound

SINFUL freebie Coffee Jelly Sundae from Kimpura

This was the only year I 'made ipon' most of my text messages until I reached around 30+ unread messages.. Masaya pala yun! So if you sent me a greeting and I didn't say thank you, ibig sabihin baka natabunan ka na or I thought I'd already sent you one. Anyway THANK YOU!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Birthdays rock.. this has definitely been one of the better ones. By the way, I received more greetings this year than many others. So to the people behind the scenes who texted people and messaged people on my Friendster to greet me, THANK YOU. I don't know who you are but I thank you. I bless you. I love you.