Sans Fanfare

Just another day.

I used to believe that its only a cliche when people use to describe their birthdays. And of course, modesty being the main emphasis of that slightly pretentious remark.

Though, this year for me its very much what it means....

Days before the 20th; I had alot to think about. I thought of how people generally treated each other. I thought about what it really means to be a true friend. And I also thought about how selfish human beings can be. I come to realise people are all the same.

We're selfish beings and we expect the world from everyone around us. But....when the tables are turned; we never bother to return gestures that we hoped others would offer us.

Its one sarcastic way to relate to the phrase; "Do un-to others, what you want others to do un-to you."

Still, besides all that....this year's birthday for me was really below the radar. Didnt celebrate at all. All I did was went to Robertson Walk to catch the FA Cup finals with Ho, Boss and Irma. After that, a quick supper and headed home.

And finally for the big day today? Well, just went out with Ho to help him set up his new PC system and thats about it. Been surfing the net and sleeping the rest of the entire afternoon. In many ways..... it just didnt feel like it was a special day.

Looking back, I cant complain much. I remembered years ago on my 22nd birthday.....went down as the most memorable days in history for me.

I was still in Penang and my ex was in Singapore. On the night of the 19th, she gave me a real pleasant surprised and she told me she was back in Penang to celebrate my birthday with me. Ecstatic, I prepared for the next day ever so looking forward to see her.

BUT........turns out she called me in the morning and told me it was that-time-of-the-month and she needed me to run some errands for her - since she didnt feel like going out. So, there I was driving around Penang with a list of chores to get done......on my birthday.

Compared that to this year? I guess this year it aint so bad.

Anyway, I was thinking to myself since its my birthday today and I was at Sim Lim..... it was pretty much inevitable I should get something for myself. And since I just squandered a couple of hundred bucks earlier this month on my new spanking 8600GTS graphic card and Wireless Laser mouse......... obviously there's only one thing left to get........

Say HELLO to my new BARRACUDA GAMING MOUSE PAD!!!!!!