Birthday Joy!

Two days ago, November 9th, was my twenty second birthday!

How about we talk about birthdays?

Two days ago, I used to feel like birthdays are just 'fun'. And are just days to celebrate.

But, honestly? I never actually got the concept of celebrating one's birthday.

I'm not saying I wouldn't enjoy my—or others'—birthdays. I actually have so much FUN and feel EXTREMELY HAPPY when it comes to birthdays and celebrating and stuff, you know?

But on a deeper level? I just used to feel like "Why would I want to celebrate something that I didn't actually do? Why would I celebrate something that I did not choose?"

Yeah, that's just the way I am. I just always need something logical, I alway want reasons to analyze most things..

But, then..

Then, I realized, now I know why birthdays are such a big deal. Now I know why celebrating one's birthday is much deeper than a cake and birthday wishes.

A Birthday is so much more than that.

A birthday is the day that someone was BORN. It's the day someone was brought to this life.

That's what makes it so important.

A birthday is a progress in life.

Right now, I fully understand the actual joy of a birthday!

Birthdays are happiness. Not just for the birthday person. But for the people around them as well. Especially the close ones.

And it's a reminder that "You were born on this day, I am happy that were born. And I love you. And I am blessed to have you in my life."

Birthdays are about enjoying being brought to this life. And meeting all the people that you have met. And praising Allah for every bit of a moment that happened in your entire life.

My birthday was about praising Allah for the family and friends that I have. Praising Allah for everything that my life has turned out to be. But most of all, it was about enjoying being me.

Praise be to Allah❤️

 

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Two days ago, November 9th, I woke up, washed my face, brushed my teeth, got into my college clothes and went downstairs and said hi to Mom and Dad.

This was the beginning of my 23rd, and I couldn't even wish for a better way to have started my new year!

One hour later, I tweeted a thought:

And I can't even begin to tell you how happy everybody made me feel by wishing me a happy birthday!

They were everywhere. Not just twitter.

All the social networking apps were full of happy birthday wishes!

I am blessed in knowing the sweetest people ever!!!!

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When I finished my first class, at 12 pm, one of my friends, Marah, called my mobile and asked where I was so she could come to my class. I told her, and five minutes later she came. Along with this: Hershey's!!!

And she was actually being so sweet about it!

She was like "You just need to know that I just found out that it's your birthday and that you deserve more."

And I was literally so HAPPY about it. She doesn't even know how happy those two boxes of chocolate made me feel.

I don't think anything else would've made me happier than chocolate.

 

 

It is chocolate after all..

Marah, thank you! First one to make my day that day!

 

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After that I went home and everyone was wishing me a happy birthday and everythin, but, then, my mom goes; "So, which cake do you want?"

And I answer, "Kitkat cake from Saad AlDeen."

Yeah.. I chose the cake I want for my birthday. My Mom is that cool! Hahah!

 

Before I say anything else, the day after my birthday, I had a homework AND an exam.

So, when I got home, I spent most of the rest of the day in my 'studying area'. Studying.

I knew that there was a cake for me but I didn't know anything besides that.

While I was studying, they call me from our front yard.

And when I go outside there's this;

 

 

 

 

 

I find these balloons, along with the cake that I chose.

I can't go through the details, because it was dark and I couldn't take photos. (Besides the photo of the balloons.)

And thank God I couldn't take photos. If I could I wouldn't have enjoyed my time as much as I did.

It was really amazing.

I felt so happy and blessed with everything.

And what made me even happier is the birthday card.

 

 

This birthday card:

It says:

"It's your big day. Don't just think of it as having another birthday. Think of it as the anniversary of the day the world was graced with your presence! Happy Birthday"

And I am planning on it!

And my whole family wrote on it. To make it even more special.

 

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My little sister, Nourah–AKA the kitten of the house.–brought me this shoe box. She told me that it wasn't for me and it's nothing important. But she just needed me to open it.

And when I open the box, I find this 'letter' that was written by Mom with Nourah's own and literal words.

So she was telling Mom what to write.

And I thought this was actually the cutest thing. And the purest kind of feelings. Ever.

 

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The next day, which is yesterday, I had college very early in the morning. My first class starts at 8:00 am.

At 7:something am, when I was in the car heading to college, my very good friend, Arwa, called. She asked me where I was and when I was coming and I told her that I had an exam at 8 so I could meet her after class.

But, then she asked for my locker number and passcode. And I gave it to her.

After class I went to my locker to put my abaya only to find this; this huge explosions love.

Love In a bag.

I can't even begin to tell you how much I loved the idea! it's so creative and..affectionate.

Thank you, Arwa. I love you.

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Later that day, one of my new friends, in the new major, called me and told me that she wanted to ask me about something in one of our courses. I asked her if she wanted me to come and she said that she'd come to me. And when she came, a few more of my friends and classmates came with her.

Guess what they wanted? They wanted to wish me a happy birthday! They actually sang me 'Happy Birthday' right in the middle of the doorway of the college!

It was LITERALLY the sweetest thing! I wasn't expecting that. At all!

 

They were holding this paper with this beautiful birthday cake–that one of them, Nourah, has drew–and a 'Happy Birthday Lulwah' (with a tiara on top of my name!) right on top.

Each one of them has written a happy birthday wish for me. And it is really amazing it makes my heart swell with joy!

They also gave me this beautiful bag. There was a chocolate pop inside–which my sister ate–and a very beautiful sailor necklace.

And, 'Make a wish' written on the white bag which held a doughnut inside. YUM!

 

 

I am very happy to have met those girls. Not just because of the birthday stuff. But because they are also amazing! They're all such sweethearted and kind girls!

Girls, if any of you is reading this, THANK YOU!

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Now, this has nothing to do with my birthday–(almost)–but I want to share it here, since my family gave it to me on my birthday..

If any of you read one of my previous blog posts, then you might have read my (Farewell My Dear 5s!) post. The post where I bid my goodbyes to my previous iPhone.

If you haven't read it, here you go: (So you can know the story behind buying this one.)

http://lulwahsdiary.blogspot.com/2014/08/farewell-my-dear-5s.html

Ever since I lost my iPhone, in August, 2 months ago, I stayed iPhoneless.

I was going to save money so I can buy another one. But iPhone 6 just got released. And, well..

I decided waiting till I can buy the iPhone 6 is better than buying the same one that broke.. Right?

Anyway, the story of getting it is VERY long. So, I won't get into the details of that.

And, to make a very long story short?

 

Yesterday, they brought it to me.

It was my (kind-of) birthday present.

Why kind-of? Because I needed it. And because I was already planning on buying it.

It just happens that they–(they meaning my beloved family.)– surprised me with it yesterday.

I cannot even begin to tell you how happy that made me fell.

I was feeling so good about it, that I couldn't change out of my college clothes till I restored my previous iPhone's back-up to this one..

 

 

And just so you know, I am an Apple freak.

Yes, I am.

I love Apple products/devices endlessly.

So, you can just imagine how happy it made me feel.

Especially after spending two full months with a used blackberry..

 

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Plus, a new pair of the Apple headphones. The ones I had before, broke.

So this is a bonus for me! :D

 

 

 

 

 

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Praise be to Allah. Always, and for everything!❤️

 

Sometimes, it's the smallest things that make you realize how precious you are to some people.

 

Thank Allah. Every minutes of every hour of every day in your life!

I'd like to think of two days ago, as me being born again.. Hmm.. That sounds nice! How about we work on that? Without having to wait for our birthdays..

 

A new year, filled with new chances and opportunities, begins!

 

Be Happy!

Six Years of Awesomeness!

 

 

September the 2nd is Nourah's–my little sister– birthday! She was born in 2008. Yeah, my brother says she's NEW. Haha!

Anyway, (she) asked for a "surprise" birthday party.

She wanted a cake and gifts (without her knowing mind you).

I don't think that she actually believed we would do all these things for her. But we did. The day after her birthday, September the 3rd, we arranged everthing in a few hours time.

Bought the cake, gifts and 'decorated' the living room with some balloons.

It made her really happy to see all those gifts and happy-birthday candled-cake..

And her happiness gathered us and made us all happy as well! Alhamdulillah for everything!

 

 

Here's the thing about the cake; We always buy that one cake. For all occasion.

This time I suggested buying a different cake. And, since I live on chocolate, I suggested buying this one. I didn't really register the taste of peanut butter in it..

Let me tell you one thing about My brother and Nourah–the birthday girl–. Both are very allergic to any kind of nuts.

And as it turns out, this cake has something similar to peanut butter.. Yeah..

But she didn't eat it. Thank God!

But my brother did. Poor guy.. Hah! Yes, I am feeling guilty if you were wondering..

 

 

It always more intersting to enjoy your learning!

It really breaks my heart to see all those little kids–at the age of learning and saving everything they learn–just sitting around holding an iPad or a mobile.

Don't get me wrong technology most definetely is needed everywhere and to everyone. But let us not forget those tangible learning objects that makes you work your mind.

But it is what it is. And kids–generally speaking–are losing their innocence slowly because of those devices.

Which is why we bought her those gifts. She really loves bed time stories! And 'Monsters, inc.' is one of her absolute favorite movies–and mine–since she was a baby.

Puzzles are always appreciated, no matter how old you are!

And ddon't forget the clay! She's a very creative kid ma sha'a Allah and it would do her good to be imaginative and create different things with them.

As for the birthday card, we made everyone that was there sign it and write something simple for her to keep!

 

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Now, this is the best thing about her birthday; my brother, Khalid, came from Canada the day before her birthday, after three months of being there. And a few family members were visiting us from Kuwait. So, it's been great for her. And it was the perfect opportunity to do her birthday party!

 

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Dear Nourah,

"This is my wish for you:

Comfort on difficult days,

smiles when sadness intrudes,

rainbows to follow the clouds,

laughter to kiss your lips,

sunsets to warm your heart,

hugs when spirits sag,

beauty for your eyes to see,

friendships to brighten your being,

faith so that you can believe,

confidence for when you doubt,

courage to know yourself,

patience to accept the truth,

love to complete your life."

–Unknown

 

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I made a video for my day preparing the whole thing + the actual surprise and uploaded it on YouTube;

Enjoy!

 

 

 

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