Hello 30!

 I feel refreshed. I feel new. I feel full. I feel content. I feel grateful. I feel blessed!

The last 4 days of my life have been so beautiful! Every single person who is a part of my circle made an effort to make me feel super special! My mom made my 30th birthday the best birthday I've ever had. AG92 was with me throughout the day, even if virtually. DD came all dressed up for the night, he actually put in a lot of effort in getting ready and I appreciated that. All my friends, even though they were late, but they still came and made me feel like the most important person in the world. I was celebrated for being me. 

My friend Tee, made us play a very interesting game that was all about me. And I wanted that, quite honestly. Everyone had to say how do they know me and what is the one thing about me that they really value. And of course, one embarrassing story, which I will not mention here at all! But I still want to pen down some of the beautiful things that were said about me so that on my dark days I can go back to this post and feel better. 

My mom said that I am very sincere and hardworking. She also added that I am extremely strong to have gone through the kind of hardships that I have and anyone else would have succumbed by now. But her daughter is extremely strong. 

My college friend said that I am very emotional and innocent. 

DD said that I have a very big heart and I help everyone despite my limited funds. His exact words were - all the charities in the world don't match up to what she does at her level to make a difference in the lives of the people cause she does it directly at her level. 

My childhood friend said that I put in a lot of effort in whatever I choose to do.

Chief sent me a heart touching voice note which I have starred for life. It was the best thing I have ever heard about myself. 

Tee said that I am the only person in the world who despite having her heart broken 30 times, would still take the plunge like nothing happened. And she is right. Cause I still choose to believe that there is someone somewhere out there who would see me with my flaws and choose to love me and cherish me irrespective. Her boyfriend added that I put in a lot of effort into everything. I keep in mind the little things about people, for instance how I ordered food as per his liking on Diwali. I didn't think it would be noticed. But I am happy that it was. 

It was such a fun filled night. We played never have I ever. We talked our hearts out. We ate amazing home cooked food which was so yummmmm! We had the time of our lives. I cut the cake surrounded by people I truly loved. This was the best birthday of my life. I shall keep this memory in my heart and be happy that I at least have friends from all walks of my life who love me and cherish me. 

I am just happy to be me today. I hope this feeling lasts forever. 

Love (is learning to be content),

Aaliyah 

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