My husband and I planned for a special celebration for his birthday. If you’re thinking of a grand celebration with a sumptuous feast, lechon and ending it with desserts with friends and family, this isn’t so. For us, a special celebration means a celebration of life. Being grateful for life itself. Thanking God for this miracle and a way to be a blessing to those less fortunate children.
This year, however, came with a double twist when her sister booked him for an overnight accommodation at newly-opened Novotel located at Araneta, Cubao. She said it’s a way for him to relax and unwind from his busy schedule.
We arrived two hours late at Novotel because of the heavy traffic and luckily settling immediately in our room is a thumbs up. As I opened the hotel room, I bursted into laughs. Well, you see the bathroom is divided with clear glass. I was thinking how can I take a bath and … you know what I mean. (Forgive my naivety). Good thing, my husband stayed at Novotel Thailand and he knows how to close the blinds. He said it’s the same interior with our room. Whew, that was a relief!
My model for this day struck a pose inside the bathroom. Bear with him, it’s his birthday. :) I wish I could share a video of him doing his silly dance moves. I ended laughing until my belly hurts. You, too, will surely laugh if I share it here. Just imagine … Hahaha!
While we were goofing around, we were interrupted by hotel staff bringing him his slice of complimentary tiramisu birthday cake. Yummy!
A handful of our family came to greet him but my husband left already for office. We dine at Max’s Restaurant without my husband. The thing I love about Novotel is that: it’s actually a stone throw away from shopping centers like Shopwise and Gateway and even Farmer’s Market.
Our stay at Novotel was cut short when my son called from home because of allergy. My husband went straight home to fetch him and we brought him to the hospital. In the morning, we let my eldest daughter and mother-in-law to avail our breakfast buffet.
I wish I could have spent that day swimming in the pool or snuggling beside my husband in bed. But plans sometimes are just plans. What I learned from what happened is that: people expect their plans to push thru. I must admit I’m counted for that. Yet, reality creeps in. I realized that there are no perfect plans that is in our control but everything...and I really mean, Everything is under control when we let God take control .I also believe that we are really blessed with an overflowing blessings . These blessings only equates with a grateful heart. You just have to acknowledge these blessings.
My husband’s birthday may have its twist and turns from our plans but bottom-line, I am grateful for this day. It’s a day my husband was born. Born destined to meet me according to God’s plan for me to love and be loved in return.
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My husband’s birthday may have its twist and turns from our plans but bottom-line, I am grateful for this day. It’s a day my husband was born. Born destined to meet me according to God’s plan for me to love and be loved in return.
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