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I had a dream last night. There's this little boy tying his shoe laces, clad in a red shirt with a big cartoon character printed up front. I was watching him nearby, amused. Tapos, when he finished tying, he looked up to me, smiled and said, "Are you video-ing me again Tita Wheeeeezaass?" I tell you, it was the cutest thing, red cheeks and all. :) Then he ran away excitedly towards his mummy and daddy. I continued watching, wondering why the boy looked so familiar. Then I found myself smiling again. The little (peanut) boy ran towards you and Kuya Niks. :)

Because sisters are not only born, there's such a thing as inlaws too
Because I can call you "ate" even though I'm older by two months
Because my brother became a better person when you came to his life (hehe)
Because you have a way of making people appreciate the simple joys this life has to offer
Because you're born to make a difference Happy Birthday Ate Normi! I (and my family) superthank God for YOU! :)

gchic

You're getting older but you're still blooming, still growing more beautiful each day. It has constantly amazed me how you manage to take care of four stubborn and occasionally annoying kids grownups (me, my two brothers and Dad) and still stay calm, beautiful, and graceful under pressure.

So hey, Mom, we may not understand each other all the time (or so it often seems) but I've come face to face with the reality that having you as my Mom makes me understand myself more, and gives me a glimpse of what kind of Mom I'm gonna be like someday. And I'm glad. And excited. And uber-thankful. After all, I've always thought you're the best.. and I've always been proud of my genes. :)

Ohh this was taken a long time ago, but my Mom, add just a few wrinkles and eyebags here and there (acceptable signs of mommyhood), looks just as lovely. ;)

Thanks, Mommy. Happy Birthday, late as this post may be. I know I don't say it that much, but I thought, perhaps it's about time I say it more often. I love you. ♥ Minsan hindi lang talaga halata. :P

gchic

Twentythwee!! Yay Jen, you ARE getting older!! And pfft, that only means I'd be turning twentythree anytime soon too. Yaikes. Totoo ba itoo???! How does it feel? Hehe.

You don't know how grateful I am that you get to turn a year older two months ahead of me. It's like having someone to test the waters first, pave the way, warn me which parts are too deep, and advise which route to take. Hay. Come to think of it, you've always taken that role in my life. And I'm glad I don't have to wonder how life's gona be like without you, because well, you've always been around. ;)

So hey, turning twentythree only comes once in a lifetime (unless we stop counting our birthdays from hereon hehe), and since this is one of those few moments I can be all muuushy on you (and since I haven't bought you a gift just yet hehe), allow me to dedicate this blog space to the bestest cousin/sister/friend who's got her fingerprints all over my life. :P

Happy birthday Jennybeans!!

Because I admire your unwavering faith, your heart for anything cause-worthy, your oh-so-showbiz voice that's got all of us spellbound, your will to take risks and succeed in them, your amazing talent (or luck? hehe) in finding the best buys and best ukay-ukays in town, your inexplicable sex appeal on older men (whehe), and your ability to listen and be the best friend you can be at all cost. Thank you, thank you, thank you. :) Haay. I love that we don't have a choice but to grow old together. Hehe. Sa ayaw mo't sa gusto!!Ü So here's to growing old(er) and conquering new heights with you *clink* Ü Oi, sa kasal ko ha... uhm, hehe, OO! YUN!Ü (You know what I mean tee-heee). 'Love ya cousin dear. c",)

gchic

You don't know how much stress load is lifted just knowing that everytime I turn to my side, you're (ehem, literally) there. That everytime I want a trip down to ministop, you can't and you won't turn me down because you're too gullible to do that. And everytime the psychoblabber in me cannot keep herself together (which happens more often than not), you hold yourself responsible to listen to me, to understand me even.

And what's uber nice about it is, that last part ain't because you're soooo gullible beyond gullible (hehe, grabe na to, gullible.com!!). But because that's just the kind of friend you are. :)

I wonder, why is it that even when I see you everyday, I miss you pa rin?Ü

Happy Birthday Joni gurl!! I know it's a day late. But heck, you're used to my tardiness, anyway. So here is my better-late-than-never post. :p

Btw, I hope you enjoyed the surprises.

Wish I was there to see you blush, hehe ;)

Postscript: Happy birthday also to one of the sweetest girls we know, Hannah. We miss you!! :p

gchic

You know we were raised the macho way so I'll spare you the cheesiness. After all, you're getting old. 24 years is no joke. Hehe. So I'll make it simple.