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They forgot my birthday!

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It was September 6, my birthday.

Everyone in my family greeted me. But, since, it was a school day, I had to go to school, I couldn't remember anymore what grade level I was when it happened. 

All I remember was our homeroom teacher didn't even acknowledge nor reminded the class about my special day. I was hoping someone would remember. (No Facebook then and computers were still very expensive that time).

So the whole day, I kept my happy face and happy disposition. At the back of my mind, I was hoping against hope, my teachers and classmates would remember to greet me. End of class, NOBODY did.

I felt so downhearted.

But I kept myself accountable and responsible for what happened. I knew I should have done something, but didn't. 

I allowed fate to take its toll.

Lesson learned. The following year, my birthday fell on a school day again. I went to school.

Everyone greeted me.  As in everyone!

What happened? I TOLD everyone it was my birthday! Starting from the security guard in the school, to all my teachers - classmates and everyone I know!

I got what I wanted. I felt so happy, glad, jubilant! Lol!

God may have wanted me to experience the birthday scenario for me to learn a great lesson in life and living.

It took a year of planning, deciphering and reflection. Nobody greeted me during my birthday not because they hate me nor they didn't like me, they simply didn't know.

I could have chosen to let it be, but I didn't because I was not happy with the results. I wanted people to celebrate with me, so I chose to change the rule, I chose to be proactive. It gave me the results I wanted.

That year, I realized I have a say as to what happens in my life. I can take control of my destiny. I am the leader of my own thoughts. I am the captain of my actions. I create my results.


-day 162


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  1. hazelJune 4, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    ohh that's great! you were able to get the result you want the next year :)

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  2. biyachessaJune 4, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    very true. only we can make what happens in our lives. :)

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  3. EmmaJune 4, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    Couldn't agree more! We get disappointed because of our expectations. I create my results, I totally agree with that. If you want something done, you have to do something. :). Thanks for sharing...it reminded me.

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  4. Franc RamonJune 4, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    Great to create results though spare a little space for life's surprises.

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  5. RobbieJune 4, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    Belated happy birthday for that day! (haha)
    I couldn't agree with you more. We are the ones making our lives on how the way it should be. And sometimes, we stumble, not to physically hurt us, but to pinch our ears "hey you have to do something, get up and do it right."

    Namaste ate Gemma!

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  6. Super Mommy JemJune 4, 2012 at 11:45 PM

    Receiving something special in your birthday such as presents and greetings makes us feel so good :) and also special.

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  7. Jessica CassidyJune 5, 2012 at 4:59 AM

    awwww! glad that every one greeted you on your birthday :-) I usually keep my birthday by myself aside from the I am a Christmas baby :-)

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  8. sir robJune 5, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    I agree with Franc, sometimes surprises makes our life a bit spicy.

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  9. claireJune 6, 2012 at 1:41 AM

    I agree with you. We should let things happen simultaneously.

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  10. lalalaPatriciaJune 6, 2012 at 3:21 AM

    Haha I can't help but laugh and agree in everything here! Expectations sucks! That's why nakakainis kung kailaingan mo pa iremind mga tao ><

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  11. marriJune 7, 2012 at 2:34 AM

    Sometimes, we can't help but expect for something
    and if it does not happen... we feel bad. but as you said
    it yourself, you are the leader of your own thoughts...
    the captain of your actions and you create own results,
    you can now FACE anything that may disappoint or disgrace
    you for as long as you have that attitude.

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  12. T.R.AureliusJune 9, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    hmm, i think now a days, it's good not to expect about anything :))

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