On that beautiful Wednesday morning of September twenty-nine, I set my alarm to six o'clock. However? I actually woke up twenty minutes earlier than expected! Feels like I had gone through this before too? Same same, but different, so carry on! 💖 While getting up at 6:00 would be my most preferred time, I did not mind rolling out by 5:40 because I had a quality seven-hour sleep already anyway. I went to bed early, around ten:thirty-something around that hour, as part of my preparation for this special day. As I grow older, times spent sleeping have become a must. Like, if I want to have a fully charged day, I should have enough sleeping hours. And indeed, this Miyerkules kicked off with a good start because of the good sleep! 💖 The moment I opened my eyes, I realized my lips were curving. My soul felt so alive. Then my heart was fluttering just because. For the first time in forever, I was smiling brightly as the morning sun and breathing freely like a gentle wind. I wanted Permission To Dance as the first song to hear on my natal day -- the reason why I made PTD as my cellphone alarm song. But hey, it is okay for Spring Day is one passionate song too! Yup, my sister's clock was too loud. It was I who rose and shone. Not a biggie though. What was important: I had a grand rising, or should I say, the grandest rising in my entire existence as of the record! 💖 Awake, but still lying on my freshly changed sheets, I intently peeked through my windows. I looked up to the white clouds and blue sky with the happiest smiles and grateful heartbeats. Then, I slowly closed my eyes and prayed to the Gods. I knew that time that it was too early to say that it was a wonderful day. I had not done anything yet and was just about to begin my morning routine. But through my vibes, I had already known that it was gonna be an amazing one. And girl, boy, pride social group, y'all out there, guess what? It did. Even better than I expected! Ah-wow, indeed! Happy birthday to me! 💖 After grounding my true self with the Universe, I then jumped out of the sack and started my day. There, I opened my phone and saw that the first one who greeted me was no other than the strong and pretty woman who gave birth to me. And to be honest, reading Mama's text turned the morning, the day much greater! More so, with my Sissy's effortful surprise! She secretly transformed my blank wall with Worldwide Handsome snaps of my first and ultimate bias Kim Seok-Jin while I was soundly asleep last night. Ate also prepared a bouquet of Jin's lovely photos and a hanging Seokjin pic right at my bedroom door. She placed a rose gold backdrop on the stairs as well. Where, when one passes through that decor, you would be redirected to the living room and kitchen and see that the siz set up some purple ribbons with Jin's lomo cards and black and yellow balloons -- for according to her, she wishes me to have a Butter-ful birthday, that was why those colors were displayed. To add to that, all this was with matching pancit on the table, oha! And when I thought it was all over, oh-my-gosh, Ate handed me a box full of RJ featuring one official Jin merchandise! Mama also ordered Papa to give me her presents. The queen mother prepared two sets of RJ pajamas for me. The first one has long sleeves with pants, while the second has short sleeves and shorts. I know myself that it was hard to get these because they are always sold out since the prints are almost the same as what Seokjin wears, so I super appreciate the gifts! She was literally a hundred kilometers away, but I sincerely felt that her presence was here with me! As per usual, my Ma made her little girl more herself on this good, good, good day. Just, awww, you know! Got the best girls ever! 💖 I wanted to maintain the high energy, so to multiply the endorphins running in my body, I did a few self-care stuff. Like? I ensured to do a quick stretch and five-minute exercise. Afterward, I re-cleaned the space where the mini-celebration would be held. Just some overly control freak slash OC thingz. Hehe. Cleansed my body by taking a relaxing bath then. Then, nourished my tummy with a piece of croissant and hot caramel coffee. Checked my e-mails, but did not stay long scrolling my social media, because I had other important things to do on my birthday morning 💖 I had not seen this coming, but a combination of New Year, Valentine's Day, and Christmas morning happened this twenty-ninth of Sept twenty-twenty-one, so I truly am grateful! New Year because this awesome hump day introduced another chance for me to start again. As in, as if a rebirth! I really knew that this could be the Start Of Something New when I spent my so-called Perfect Selfie Time. Because there, I regained my focus and concentration and rebuilt my motivation and inspiration. I am still reforming and continuously reconstructing my overall self through the vision and mission I have in my heart, mind, and soul. Holding on to these, whilst guided by the Heavens and by my homies, I can go back to being the girl who makes things happen. And who knows? Might surpass my goals and plans too! Reminiscing that beautiful moment of that Butter-ful day has felt, would feel, and still feels like NYD every time I remember it 💖 As for the Valentine's Day feels, because love was in the air! It is not new, to be honest. For I believe that I am love in human form and love has been me every day. We would be twinned for the rest of my life and I know it. However, I felt sooooo loved, more loved that day, on the day made just for me. Aside from my me time plans, of course, having family time was included on my natal day to-do list. It must be hard to celebrate on a weekday, plus the health situations the whole globe is facing, but even if Mama was at Pampanga due to work reasons, been connecting via e-mails, text messages, and calls anyway. Same with my Lola, we video chat. My favorite girls find ways, you know. And! This was day one of not giving negative vibes a space, so I have been practicing looking on the brighter side. The whole fambam is gonna be together on Saturday, this was why I peacefully enjoyed with the folks who could be with me at that present moment instead. Papa, Ate, Dada, and I had the complete samgyeopsal set, with side dishes and even japchae and miyeokguk for lunch and dinner. We also indulged in the purple, heart-shaped, minimalist cake baked by Tita Badet. She Ela Manila with a Koreana heart na talaga eh oh! Moreover, I was super touched because my childhood bestie, Baby and high school best friend, Rov posted me in their stories. Both of them are usually not like that, so I got extra kilig. Those who took their time to post our pictures, such as my nieces and other friends are worth shouting out as well! Peeps who sent warm greetings, even without photos are much, much, much acknowledged too, of course! As a person who is still getting over her trust issues, I am for quality-over-quantity kind of relationships. So then, I wanna take this section to express my heartfelt thanks to each of the sweet creatures who sincerely wished me well. You all made my day! I am beyond grateful because of these small words but kind thoughts. It is the littlest things that take up my heart if you just know 💖 Is it not obvious? It seemed like a Christmas morning because I received precious gifts on my life anniversary day! But hey, I am talking about both tangible and intangible ones, okay. Aside from the surprises from the fam and pieces of affection from friends and relatives, thinking about the activities done today, they actually served as presents for me too. As I viewed the best movie in my own preference, High School Musical, it reminded me of who I had been and who I am supposed to be. Binge-watching a few Reply 1988 episodes also reminded me about the values I set for myself, but at the same time, the principles I could learn from other people. Amazed how I have seen them before already, but still and again, these flicks open up new lights to me. Being refreshed by such life lessons, I sensed the Gods were indirectly communicating with me. What added the thrills for this day, the blessed skies spoiled me more as my Kim Seokjin oppa came home! Yes, on my very birthday! It was my first natal day that I am a BTS ARMY already, this was why I hoped he would post something on my day. Probabilities were very slim because the members are busy for sure, so I did not give too much energy to that. But aAaHhhhhhh, my Jinnie came home! Ela-ddin's wish came true! Unexpected things from the galaxies are definitely the most unforgettable ones. Really wow-ing the incidents that they make me speechless every time! And so, the takeaway here then: nothing is a coincidence and every little matter is a gift because it is the Universe's will that dominates all the time. Yup, the Almightiest connects to me, to us in unexpected ways. Thus, in levels no one can anticipate. And these occur in order to make lives, our selves in safer positions. Like today! Who would have thought that a good ol' film would awaken who I truly am? That a simple series would pierce through my soul, so I would aim to treat everyone I meet with kindness as much as I could? Or this person, whom I just knew months ago, would help me pull through my long-time anxiety, bring out a different kind of me, and impact a big shift in my life? Because the Force comes unknowingly! It could visit through the words we read, shows we watch, music we hear, places we go, people we meet, and the like, then, the realizations just hit! And suddenly, the person just becomes merry, invigorated, and saved! That is the beauty from the One above, a few of the many to mention gifts to humans. And I am glad, I received the Spirit today. Almost similar vibes when the baby Je was born. Really though! The Great Heavens always send reasons, reasons and signs that disguise in different forms. For me, my reasons are my vision, mission, purpose, morals, role models, my faves, my epiphanies, or whatever instrument that the You-niverse gets into me. I listen to those reasons from the Higher Ups, such as the reasons I pondered today. For these signs push me to my better, and you know it, even to my best self. And that, that is the loveliest gift I could ever give to myself, the Holy Trinity, and the world -- me being, feeling, and living my bestest because I am motivated, inspired, and moved by the wonders in my journey called life 💖 My birthday week from the previous year had gloomy feels. I am open about that, that I even wrote about it here in my blog. Because the family decided to advance my so-called bday party due to conflicting work schedules, not knowing that the Lord planned on turning my kindhearted grandfather into a guardian angel on that same day when we were all gathered at grannies' house. Following the COVID-19 protocols by the government, the funeral services just allowed three days for the wake, making Lolo's interment date fell on my natal day. This then make September twenty-ninth forever memorable to me because it exposed me to the extremes. While I represented the beginning of life, Lolo depicted the end on the other hand. Yes, I could be happy, but I could also cry my eyes out. It is just very Libra, very me. You know, the balance of everything. At the same time, all-out always or go home nothing. I really do not think I could ever forget that day and this date. And this justifies why I am so, so, so, and beyond thankful for this year's Ela Day fete 💖 Totally opposite from before, my twenty-sixth birthday celebration was bright! Still not that colorful like a rainbow, but at least, not black and gray anymore. I thought I would end up remembering the burial memories, but lots of unexpectedly good stuff happened that I might have a birthday hangover because of too much happiness, love, and light today! The power of the seven-hour sleep, family moments, alone time with the self and the Supers, add the sweet surprises and lively regards from everyone, also the realizations, closures, and lessons taught to me drew genuinely wide smiles on my face and would totally keep them in my best memories box. Deep down inside, this golden girl vibed to commemorate her birthday again because of these blessings. Cliche and cheesy as it may seem because I am old already. However, I really am happy that I had a happy birthday this time. While my life is not in its fittest shape right now and I am still facing a few stumbling blocks along my road, my worries disappeared for a while even if it was just one whole day anyway. Guess I am confirming it. That I am at peace now. Maybe I gained a bit of that inner serenity along the transition going here to this moment-of-truth day. Uttering these statements without a doubt because I have been breathing freely, not fake laughing, and moving mindlessly for real. I have completely let go of all the thingamajigs that weigh me down. And good news, or not, but yeah, I am being my crazy but cutie self again, yay! Rooting for this! Of course, gotta maintain this. And get the greatest! Besides, what follows after birth and death? Resurrection. And so, I am claiming it! Manifesting that this could hopefully be my comeback year! New Era, New Ela cutie!!!!! 💖 I do not know why too, but compared to the past, peers cheered the happiest birthday to me this year. And TBH, it came to life! It is not because I am running out of words. Like hello! Almost three thousand words already in this post. There are not just enough words or phrases to send my appreciation to these supportive people. Again, thank y'all! In addition, I said this many times already, but I am still gonna say it: thank You-niverse! Thank You for everything -- most especially for this uplifting, encouraging, beautiful, or should I say Butter-ful day! Just, hnnnggggg ~~~ Super duper mega happy, I swear! This was like the best birthday yet! Yup, even if Mama and Lola were just virtually present. Praying that the best year yet would be coming too! Because launching the d-day of my new era on my b-day, I was comfortable that I have started my year right with a stunning purpose. Still the same old me, yes. Same same vision and mission too. The inner child in me would never fade away and I love it that way. However, I am more ready to walk the adulting world already. I am ready for growth. I am ready for real changes, real progress, real thriving events. I admit that I was in denial formerly. But here I am now! With my little revamped heart+mind+soul set, additional mantras, and more intentional actions. Right, right, right! Saeng-il chukha-hamnida and chukahae to me because my Self-Love Project Version 7 began sparking during my significant day. Indeed, there are many whys to pop the champagne! Yahooo! Happy Jessica Mikaela Day! 💖
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THE BLOG-GIRLE L A M A N I L A Ela Mones, a Filipina girl,
is a passionate lifestyle blogger who loves to express her unforgettable life experiences and best moments through words, photos, and videos 💖
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