Its my Birthday and I feel loved

Few minutes after 11pm, Thursday 30th August 2007(last nite), am lying on my bed staring at the ceiling and just thinking.
Am thinking how in just a few hours, i would be adding another year to my already old age (lol) and how its unlike me not to be ecstatic about it at all. Its funny cos my birthday is usually a big deal for me. In the last five years I have always celebrated-had a party or just invited a few friends over for lunch. I just had to do something everytime, no way I was going to let my special day come and go like dat without making some noise! This year is so different. Am so not feeling this birthday at all. Maybe its true what they say about this things losing their appeal as one grows older. You must know by now that am feeling OLD!

As my birthday approached, lots of friends have been calling to enquire about what the plans were? I guess they are all used to me organizing one shindig or the other. When I tell them 'nothin nothin' they go like "Ah! Ah!, which ones na? No talk that one o!". Sorry for them but I mean it, this time no celebrations. I don’t want to celebrate anything cos I haven't been feeling too happy of late. Two things I want so much in my life right now, It seems i cant get!(Don’t ask me what they are, am not telling).
Oh my! Now am I sounding ungrateful? I hope not. Don’t get me wrong. Am very grateful for life, with the rate of deaths all around, being able to live to see another birthday is a real big deal.

Few minutes to 12midnight,am still awake watching 'Prison break Season 2' I get my first birthday call. Its from F.D. He remembered! Wow!! Its been years since I saw him last. His work demands that he moves around a lot. Now he is in some country in Europe. I am so happy and am screaming at the top of my voice. He tells me that he wanted to be the first to wish me a happy birthday and we do a lil' bit of yakking.

Soon after that first call, the calls start coming in, the text messages too. Friends, Relatives, old school mates even those I haven't spoken with in ages. How did they remember?? Calls, Calls, Text msgs and even more msgs! Guys! Will you let me sleep!?! Am complaining with the widest grin on my face. Kisses, Hugs and Prayers are been sent over the phone. It feels so wonderful to be remembered like this.

Its morning of August 31st, my Birthday and the calls are still coming. My phone is crying for help and am loving the attention.

Am driving out of the gate. Headed for the office. Is dat mum waving at me to stop?? I see her coming. She is limping slightly. That arthritis! God take it away please.
"Nne what will I cook for you this evening. I want to make something special for your birthday"
that's my mum asking.
"Anything will do mum" I reply smiling. God keep this woman alive for me, I beg you. That’s my birthday wish.

Its going to be a busy day for me. I am directing a billboard photography shoot today and that means I will be spending most of the day in the studio. I should be lazing at home, watching movies and munching popcorn, it's my birthday for heaven's sakes! Yea right, Tell my boss that!!
Whats dat? A cake! From who?? My friend CK! Hmmm…. How sweet! A gift too!! Na wa o, only me!!!

Calls, Text messages. They are still coming. Even my Drycleaners called. I hope my phone doesn’t die on me very soon at this rate. Any way am not complaining….its my birthday and i feel loved.

I received some nice text messages and am going to post a few I really loved.

From my friend C:
"If nothing else, we are alive and hopeful of a better tomorrow and so we thank God. May I say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to someone who has taught me that some people are still worthy of trust"

From my brother K:
"To the sister every brother would wish for…to the daughter every parent prays for…to the woman every man hopes to marry. Happy birthday sweet sister"

From my sweet Manda:
"God will bath you with mercy, towel you with love, cream you with honor, cloth you with grace, adorn you with favour and perfume you with success. Happy Bufdei swit!

There are lots more but no time.

The cake I got this morning. Enjoy a slice.

p.s: Do I hear you asking how old I am today?? Ok lets do this….Why not you guys take a guess. Whoever gets it right will get a nice surprise from me. Manda & obi are exempted from this o!

Thanks G and Sparkle for the Birthday posts. Love ya!