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A few days ago, I made this list of things that I am thankful for in the last 40 years.
However, the week leading up to my birthday gave me more than I could have ever hoped for. What happened on my 40th went beyond my wildest imagination.
It started with a surprise from my brother who lives in Singapore. Lunchtime a week ago he asked me what I wanted for a gift. I told him I wanted an air purifier because I have a baby. Sadly, the one I saw on Shopee was sold out so I told him it's okay. He didn't need to get me anything.
Lo and behold, when M came home that afternoon, he handed me a box.
It seems that my brothers and M conspired to make this possible. I was SO HAPPY. I actually had tears because my brother who was in another country made an effort to surprise me. I felt so loved.
After, I received another surprise, this time from a member of my Diamond Painting group.
It contained two mystery diamond painting kits and I am so excited to see what it actually looks like when done. I was really surprised by this too because she never mentioned anything so imagine my shock when this came in.
Another friend of mine asked what I wanted and got me exactly what I said. It felt nice to just get what you want too.
ASUS also sent me a cake and it was so pretty!
Then, the 30th came, I turned 40, and a lot happened. I woke up and went to work, had a meeting with my San Francisco team, and then was surprised by my other brother with a box of the Fet Boys famous giant cookies and my coveted hoodie from ONE CHAMPIONSHIP.
After, I went back to work and M cleaned the car because we were bringing baby to the pedia for his vaccine. He then came into the room, took a shower but for some reason was sweating like a pig.
He came over to my office area and stood there for a while which was weird. I thought to myself, "oh no, we must have a problem! Is there another big expense with the car?" He looked nervous and kept asking if I was already done with work which thankfully, I was by that time.
I remember that it was almost 8:30am then and I had asked permission to go on a terminal break to catch Khali's Pedia by 9am. I told M that I was done with work and then he held my hand. I knew then that there was a concern.
He looked scared, worried. I had to bite my tongue to stop myself from asking how much the bill was going to be for whatever it was that needed repair.
He then said, "Love, I wanted to make things official so I'm doing this." Then he knelt down on one knee and said, "Will you marry me?" Without hesitation, I said "YES! OF COURSE!"
We kissed. We hugged. He put the ring. It didn't fit but I didn't care. I was just so happy!
He said that he chose to propose on my 40th birthday because they say that life begins at 40 and he wanted to formally begin a life with me. So there I was, engaged at 40. Who would have thought?
Afterward, I celebrated the day with family and friends who love me and gifted me with things that I love.
Lastly, I got a big box of Ferrero! ACK! I am just so happy. The last time I got a box like this from someone not related to me was back in college hahahaha. That was almost 17 years ago.
Some people who mattered to me did not greet me on my 40th birthday and my engagement but it didn't hurt me that much anymore. I know that they love me still, we're just not in the same place right now and I can just love them from afar.
For now, my main focus is my own small family and getting us to Canada real soon. Oh, and a wedding hahaha.
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Yehey ksama ako! ;) You are indeed LOVED;)
ReplyDeleteAwwww salamat!
DeleteSo many good news. Congratulations again, Kathy!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ivan!
Deletefinally a man who gives you the love you deserve ❤️
ReplyDeleteThank you!
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