One Anniversary I Always Look Out For
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Any time I hear the word anniversary the first thing that often pops up in my mind is the wedding anniversary, it's one of the special events in the lives of so many people. And I think It's something worth celebrating, especially in this day that marriages don't last long. I remember a day I visited my sister and it was their 10th wedding anniversary.
They obviously didn't prepare for it financially but the love I saw in their home that day almost made me wish to get married soon but thank God I overcame it.
As a young and single man, one of the most important days of my life is my birthday, every March 29th feels like heaven on earth for me. You may probably think I esteem it highly because of the goodies I get from people on that day, but far from that.
On some of my birthdays, I don't even get text messages from people, or talk more about gifts, in fact, the last birthday I got a gift from anyone was in 2019 after that, nothing came again. So it's not about gifts, it's not even about going out and treating myself nice even though it's supposed to be part of it, hehe.
It is popularly Quoted that "the end of a thing is better than its beginning", that is very true because the end is what determines whether we are victorious or not, nevertheless without a beginning, there would never be an end.
There were times in my life when I was not taking seriously my birthdays, I mean I obviously didn't see their worth, okay I was born on this day and so what? I thought, But as time went on, I realized that if not for that day, I wouldn't have existed. If that day had not come, or if it was taken out of the calendar, Emreal wouldn't have been part of those in the world today.
It's a day, I came forth, it was the Genesis of all that I am today. Ever since I came into that knowledge, I started celebrating my birthdays, not that I throw up a party or something, no, sometimes, I just take an off from work, reflect on my life, make possible amendments, and spend quality time appreciating my maker for the gift of life, then go out and treat myself nice if I have what it takes.
My birthday means so much to me not for anything but for the love I received from my family, especially my mother, I can't remember any of my birthdays that she didn't say a word of prayer and make positive declarations on my life, after which she sings birthday songs for me, that's the fun part though.
For most of you, it might be a normal thing, but I didn't grow up in that kind of family where you get your parent's love, my elder sister was the one that took care of me till I grew up, Mom was always out there working effortlessly to ensure there is always food on the table.
I don't know the last time, I heard an I love you from Mom, I know she does but you know sometimes we want to hear people say it, but all hope is not lost, on my birthdays, I get to see my siblings and Mom display that love they have for me and it's just more than enough for me. It makes me want to always experience that very day.
How Do I Plan To Celebrate It This Year?
This year, I am planning to do something special for myself, I am not going to throw a party or something, I will take some time off for myself of course, I need to be alone, reflect on my life, and appreciate God for life. That's going to be the first thing I would do, then get some gifts for my mother, LoL.
It your birthday, why get a gift for your mother? you may ask. Well, she is the channel for which I was brought into this world, I wouldn't be here if not for her and the sacrifice she has made in my life, I want to do something that would make her always look forward to my birthdays.
After that, I'll go to this new eatery opened in my place, get some goodies, and bring them home to enjoy with my family and anyone who comes around while the feast is still on LoL.
Taking some time off for yourself on your birthday is a great idea. I'm not big on celebrating birthdays too but what makes it special is prayers from my parents and loved ones. So hang in there and treat yourself specially on that day. 🙂
#dreemport
Awnn, thanks so much ma, it's not about throwing a big event or even going out, that prayer that comes from our parents is the best part of it
This is a beautiful post - so thoughtful. I have been with my partner for nearly 20 years, though we are not married, we do celebrate the day we met. As for birthdays - I love the way you honour yourself on them. Last year, my father died on my birthday. This year, I thought it would be hard - but I celebrated his life along with my own. I hope your birthday this year is full of "I love yous" and goodies and the deep reflection that allows you to find that spark of joy every single day. E x
20 years? Please you should get married 😊 I mean, what are you guys waiting for? I know some relationships that were just for six months and it was marriage already. Well, I believe you know why you are still delaying, whatever it is, God see you through. Just dont forget to invite me When its time 🥰
Sorry about your dad, may his soul rest in peace with the Lord.
Amen with that wish of I love you, I am hoping to see more of them🥰
I would l always say I won’t celebrate my birthday till I attain a certain level of wealth but then I realized if I am not grateful for the small ones how will the big ones come? I started celebrating my birthday last year and it’s been a thing of joy for me ever since. It’s a sure productive way taking a sober reflection on your birthday and making amends, shows life is not going through you but you are going through life and making the most out of it and for that I say well done!
#dreemerforlife
Ps
Where is the location of the new eatery let me come and eat birthday cake on you by March 29th 😌.
LoL, you want to attain certain level of wealth before you start celebrating your birthday? You have to give me your reason o😂😂
I am happy that you have a second thought over that and decided to start celebrating your birthday. You've got a huge point here, if I am not grateful for the small ones, how will the big ones come?. Truly, if we don't learn how to appreciate the little things we have, the Big ones might not really come.
Come to Nasarawa state my dear, I'll treat you nice 😂 you are welcome in advance 🙃
Eh now, when I get to that level of wealth it will come with the mentality that I have arrived 😂🤣. But thank God I was able to cultivate the heart of gratitude.
Awww I would take you up on that offer when i come to Abuja by December 🙂..
Hehehhe, you are right dear.
I can't wait for that time ma, just don't run like you did during deel or deel🤣
😂🤣😂🤣😂... But that run was worth it na twas a fair deel 🤣
LoL.. it was dear. Don't mind me
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This is definitely me 😂 that's why I don't even celebrate my birthday or even tell people about it, I don't see why I should be celebrating it when it's not an achievement. Being born is an achievement for my parents, so they should be celebrating my birthday 😅
Hahaha... See boss, but somehow, you made a lot of sense out of what you said o, nevertheless, we still need to celebrate it heheh. If not for that day, we wouldn't have been existing today🥰
I think getting a gift for your mum on your birthday is a splendid idea.
And that's a great way to celebrate your birthday this year, wish you all the best
#dreemerforlife
Thank you so much for encouraging my plan dear.. see you around dreemer❣️
You're welcome 🤗
See you😉🤗
I am in that phase you overcomed. Birthday are no much value to me right now. Than making my life better. But I have alot is wishes ahead for my future birthdays to come and how I want them to look like. I have to work on my self first.
As we no get wedding anniversary, let stick to what we have 😂 I feel your pain 😂
Lol.. please overcome it and join me, our birthdays needs to be celebrated it's the Genesis of our lives.
Omo, that wedding something enn, we will eventually get there😂
Awww... You described your love for family so beautifully. I really like how you did not distance yourself from family and friends just because they didn't give you gifts. Such mature mindset.
And between, it's nice to see a fellow March comrade. I'm March 31st
#dreemerforlife
Family is everything ma, they are all we've got, gifts or no gifts I appreciate their presence..
Wow!! My birthday month mate, beautiful 🥰🥰, no wonder, I am feeling this mighty connection between us hehhe..
Birthday is special for everyone. Some choose to celebrate it luxurious way and some choose to celebrate it silently. In my case I don't think too much about it.
Haha... Many people don't think too much about birthdays but I think you should start it because birthdays are very important days and we should learn how to honor them🙃
My dear.
It's good to celebrate your day.
So, celebrate your special day dear.
I will dearie, I don't even know when your birthday is.
Alright dear.
My birthday is on 26 August.
Wow!!! Still far but noted
Okay