[. 26 years old & counting .]

I had a pretty amazing birthday this year. I'm reminded of all the people who love & care for me through their thoughtful words and gifts.

To my family, boyfriend, relatives & friends, thank you for being part of my life these 26 years through the good, bad & the ugly. We have many many more memories to make & cherish!

Some of the highlights for this year's birthday:
- peanut-butter cake from my coworker! (was sooooo delicious!)
- lunch with my work team! (won a $10 coupon to a restaurant!)
- dining out with my family! (always fun to try restaurants together!)
- beautiful drawing from my friends' son (it was framed too!)
- spa gift card from two beloved girlfriends (time to relax!)
- shopping with my mom (was so much fun!)
- dessert book from my sister (will be making some macarons some time!)
- macarons from my parents (sooooo yummy!)
- getting ready to be a bridesmaid for the first time

Last but definitely not the least, my boyfriend surprised me on the day of my birthday. Swept me off to a beautiful restaurant and we shared a delicious tiramisu cake with my family! It has been a crazy two months for us and the weekends before my birthday were filled with weddings & dinners where we had little time to celebrate. My boyfriend also recently found a job, and that in itself has been extremely stressful. Despite everything that has been going on and the distance that separates us, he always find time to be there for me. I love you, my Hunnybumbum, Forever & Always ~

Our first visit to see baby Emma.

My birthday gift composed by Daniel C. (my own Shakespeare! ^_^)

I Brain You! =)