Days ago I shared the first part of my 18th birthday celebration where in I talked about how lost I feel now as a 22-year old compared to when I was eighteen where I felt like my life was all planned out. If you want to check out the first part of my "Trip Down Memory Lane: My 18th Birthday" blog post, you may click here.
As I read through the various engagements of different individuals who came across my post, one comment struck me, @ajorundon commented, "Life is all about figuring life out." and after reading that comment, I came into a deep realization that indeed everyday is an opportunity for us to figure out which way to go. There may be instances where we feel so lost trying to find our way back but that's the premise of life, we are constantly trying to figure out our next move, our next big decision, and most especially the true meaning of our existence.
In this blog post, I would want to share to all of you some of the photos of what went on during my 18th soiree. This is the second part of my trip down memory lane and I hope you will all enjoy this trip with me.
On August 27, 2017, which was days before my actual birthday, I had one of the most memorable nights of my life because that night was celebrated just for me together with my family and closest friends. I could hardly put into words how I am extremely grateful for the people who made the event possible.
Just to shed some light, the event was not solely financed by my parents. Many of my godparents, relatives, and other family friends sponsored the occasion because they would want to see me glow with happiness on my special day and I am truly grateful for their thoughtfulness and that act of kindness will be forever be engraved in my heart. Looking back at all the love I received on that day, I am slowly realizing the true meaning of my existence is to make other people happy.
I initially disagreed to have a debut celebration such as this because I wanted to celebrate in a simpler way together with friends. I wanted to have a stay-cation with them but I am glad I followed what my mother wanted because it was indeed such a splendid night.
In this part of my blog post, I would want to thank all of you for taking this trip down memory lane with me. I felt really nostalgic while going through some photos my 18th birthday celebration. I haven't really expressed my thoughts and feelings regarding that night but thankfully I found this platform where I constantly feel that my thoughts are valid and I found people who shared the best insights to my stories. You are all a part of my journey. I know that there is a reason why our paths crossed.
Thank you so much for taking this trip down memory lane with me. That's it for the second and last part of my 18th birthday blog post. Sending love and light.
DISCLAIMER: All photos were taken by my official photographer, Hafid Caballes and team. The first photo was edited via Canva.
lifewithera is a 22-year old, college senior, an aspiring yogi, a furmom, and a wanderer, who writes stories about her personal life, mental health, fitness, travel, and just anything and everything her heart wants to speak. If you want to get to know her more, then you can connect with her through various social media platforms.
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Thank you Sasha 🤗🤗
You're welcome. We are here in Ayala hahah same spot 😁🤣
What an awesome celebration for such a special day! Wishing you more birthdays to come!!
Thank you so much for dropping by! It was indeed a beautiful night 🤗
Looks like a wedding day ay, with all the preps and stuff, you are so lucky and blessed to experience such magical debut, Era😍 Never got to experience a debut like this, I only went out and ate pizza with my friends on my 18th bday ahahaah pero lingaw raman so laban alaxan😅
You are sooooo gorgeous in your photos, @lifewithera, a royal-blooded princess, and can I just say that the set-up is a fairytale come true 😍😘✨✨✨✨✨✨
Truuuue, I really feel blessed to be able to experience it at least once in my life (in case I won't get married hehe)😂 Importante rajod kay happy on your special day and it won't matter how you celebrated it 🤗🤗 Thank you so much @jongcl 💕💕💕🥰
You looks super happy in these photos Era. Unforgetable moment jud ni sa imu life. Don't get frustrated if life gets harder on you sometimes or mga stress. You can surpass everything with grace. 😘😍 #Virgowoman! 😂
Yes truuue Mary! Life will surely get harder but I am stronger because I am a #Virgowoman just like you hehehe 🥰😘💕💕
naa nmn hashtag ui! hyhahahaa
ahahaha hala, wala ko na aware na hastag ni 😂
Wa ko kasabot nganung makahilak ko ani mubasa! hahhahaha Tita Loida and Kuya Fritz are so blessed to have you as their daughter and you are blessed to have them as your parents! Thank you for sharing this trip down to memory lane Era! So happy you joined Hive and have this platform to share your beautiful debut celebration! So proud of you!
Hahaha aweeee thank you for your kind words Kuya. Never got the chance to share my thoughts regarding my debut celebration that happened years ago. Now's the right time na jod 🤗🤗
:) Happy thanksgiving! those floating flowers in the glass container are so cool! what a lovely time.
Happy thanksgiving😍 Thanks so much for dropping by😄
Ka guapa ba lamang this girl here!
Aweeee thank you @itsmiessyonpeakd 💖
Ka pretty sa debutante 🌹🌹
Awwee thank you @chillyadventures 😘
What an amazing 18th Birthday Celebration.
Thanks for the mention and for resonating with the comment I made.
@lifewithera, I celebrate with you. #goodvibes
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts as well 🤗 Take care! 💕💕
It seems I'm late, but I still want to wish you a very happy and lucky new age. You are so beautiful, girl.
Thank you so much ❤❤❤🤗🤗
You are a beautiful girl, wish your new year always be successful, lucky and happy. The party is so beautiful, you remind me when I was young
Aweee thank you so much ❤❤❤