I am now thirty.

I remember celebrating my 19th birthday here in London.  That's the first time for me here.  Mummy was around and we had a mini party in the apartment we stayed in before I moved into my halls.  All the photos from then were stolen by the idiots who broke into our storage.  But I can still remember the sights and smells.  Mummy made a feast and we had a lovely cake.  Roza, Yan, Mikhail and oh-dear-what-was-his-name (the Singaporean guy who had a crush on me...  arrrgghhh!) were there.  Then when I moved into McLaren...  I had another surprise bash.  And then it was dinner in Planet Hollywood...  it was so chic then.  It was a girly event.  It was the perfect way to celebrate my first birthday away from home.  I was so blessed then.

And I am still blessed now.  Eleven celebrations...  all were so special!  26th September is such a normal day for most...  but for eleven years and the efforts made...  I am so touched to know that it may be a bit more eventful afterall.

This year was no exception.  I was not looking forward to turning thirty.  I still feel like I just came to this country...  but look at me now.  I have been graced by Allah to have a fantastic life surrounded with family and friends who are like family.  I am now more mature to not sweat on the small stuff...  and just enjoy what I have.  And I have a lot.  And people who matters made it so wonderful.  From the surprises by The Shakims and The AdiLis (they got the ball rolling); to first phone call from Mummy exactly at the time I was born (it got me confused at first because of the time difference); to Leelwan bringing out my cake for our just before midnight (because of her bedtime) celebration; to the unbelievable day at the office where everyone made a big fuss for me; and to the lovely iftar cum birthday party I had at Fay and Shah's.  Thank you so much for making me feel so special and loving me so much.  Thank you for the sms wishes and phone calls from near and far and wishes on Facebook (and maybe Friendster too but I don't open it anymore!). 

Here's to eleven more in the UK...  and more blog updates!!!