what i love about the big 3-0

it's been a week since i had my big 3-0 celebration here in AU. it was my very first time to celebrate my birthday away from my family and friends, but nevertheless, i can say that my celebration for this year was indeed special!


there were no big surprises this time but believe it or not, i felt as much loved prolly even more...WHY? simply because i witnessed how much effort each and everyone of my family here in AU exerted just to make me feel extra special like a princess that day...and they did!;)


i loved how everyone here at home were able to greet me at the first hour of my birthday since there were still awake when the clock struck 12...


i loved how miguel surprised me with an origami flower with matching 'acting' pa to show his birthday note for me...


i loved how the priest's homily that day reminded me of having total dependence on God and how it mightily works, all the time...


i loved how kuya oliver took pics and uploaded them right away in FB...


i loved how ate noemi prepared my most requested pesto and the other yummy dishes for my birthday lunch...


i loved receiving gifts that were actually on my wish list [a new home for nikola and a hair styler to name a few...super appreciate them!]


i loved how i received cards with such thoughtful messages and notes...really, i was touched...


i loved how 100++ family and friends remembered to greet me on my birthday through FB and twitter...


i loved how my families back in pinas also had their own celebration of my birthday...


i loved how i was able to talk to papa and mama over the phone that day...


i loved how my dearest hubby made me feel so much loved that day...


and most of all, i loved how the big guy up there made all these things possible and made me feel [again!] in awe of His greatness!


i loved everything...[what's not to love?!?] 
i LOVE being 30!♥