Birthday Scrapbook

I've been working in the corporate world and I have always kept 1 tradition... It's not working on my Birthday. I believe that I owe this day to myself to spend it with the people I love in a stress-free way.

And it was the same as always, spent the day at home, lounging, sleeping and being with my son (hubby has to go to work this year-- he usually take a leave too-- but not today).

So to give you a rundown of what happened today (my 34th Birthday by the way) here are the TOP 10 Special Things on my Birthday (hashtag from my twitter) :

10. Thanks @akosiPektus (my hubby) for my first Jumba Juice. Yes, the California-based purveyor of healthy beverages and "better-for-you" snacks are now here in Manila with their pioneer store at the newly-opened Bonifacio High Street Central at the Fort. Hubby got me their all fruit smoothies...five fruit frenzy which are blends of blueberries, mangoes, strawberries, bananas, peaches, mixed berry juice, peach juice

9. Love This! Thanks to my MIL, Mama Emms! So timely in this season of pig outs :) i'd say it definitely improves digestion because after having this...the queen's throne awaits! (LOL!)

8. Home is where my heart is...always. Whenever left with a choice between responsibility at work and responsibility at home...the latter always wins.. without batting an eyelash.

7. It didn't rain today! (thus no Photo) That's a first!

6. A surprise from Budapest! Thanks to Raffy...he bumped into our friend Fritz and his Nephew Ethan at the mall pretending to be in Europe but our friend is actually here in the country for the Holidays... but it was a surprise nonetheless... sweet!

5. Exchange Gifts and Noche Buena Package - our exchange gift has a cap of P350.. but since the pear shaped ham is out of stock and the fruitcake is out of budget... Raffy settled for a Queso de Bola and a chocolate cheesecake (Kuripot! haha!)

4. My Fab girls. Thanks for spending time with me on my birthday. It's always a sure hit with unlimited laughter and tears of joy when I am with you gals..I love you to the bones!

3. Crazyness ...and not following directions :) I thought of doing a "scary elevator scene" but at Abi... totally not following directions.. and Erben, I say scary...not funny haha!! I guess they are too sleepy to listen to me.. haha!

2. Christmas Tree and Awkward moments (of Erben) because she does not like posing in public places like some kinda tourist from the province. But I love this tree and we all wanted to pose with it... so she doesn't have any choice... haha!

1. Friendship & Laughter. need I elaborate further?

Thank you to all who make my life great with love and laughter (and tears of joy) amidst all the challenges and stress this life brings... it makes me look forward to life head-on with you guys and gals on my side.

To my hubby... you know i love you... (with or without gifts..hihi! but I'll be waiting for my HDD this Q1 of 2012 or else you will incur interest! )

To my son...you are my inspiration. I'll love you until eternity.

xoxo.
S