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A Memorable Kind of Birthday

Guess who's back?! Finally, am I right? Goodness I've been slacking. So, a memorable birthday, what's that all about?



Before I get started on the actual day, I will mention a little snippet of the day before, or more specifically, the afternoon before. Since the virus has been more or less overcome where I am right now, I've finally been able to see a few of my friends again (however, while obviously still being very careful). So, on the afternoon of the 3rd, I had two of my fellow 'professional bakers' over to help me make a cake. After spilling egg on the counter, breaking the measuring cup and loads of mocking and laughter, we had success in the form of a slightly funny-tasting chocolate cake. Sadly, I don't have any photos of our lovely creation.

Right then, let's fast forward to the following day :). For the first time ever, I was woken up by a call at midnight with the person on the other end being even more excited than me, because of me picking up exactly as it hit 00:00. After that, I got woken up a second time at a little past 5am by a long text from my night-owl friend. After  safethat, I was safe from further surprise wishes until I was fully awake a few hours later.

The day flew by until there was only a matter of minutes left until three of my closest friends were due to arrive. NOW THAT is when I got very restless and was just about counting down the seconds before I heard the first knock on my door.

Some beautiful flowers and aromatic petels I received :)


Goodness, I don't even know where to begin from here. The presents I received were extraordinary and the company of my favourite people made the evening all the more special. 

We had a quick swim in a very pungent chlorine pool and had dinner. After that, the real fun began. There is almost too much too remember, and therefore way too much to relay to you, but what I can say for definite, is that I had the absolute best birthday. Even after 5 days, it is still all I can think about.

The result of one of us comedians making a joke

I feel extremely greatful for the fact that, unlike a lot of people, I was able to celebrate my birthday in the company of three of the best people I know. And I feel even more greatful to have those three people as my trusted companions (who are very likely to have a little friendly cringe at this bit when they read this entry). Turns out, all you really need to be happy is a random day, and the people closest to you to add a few bright sparks to it :)

And that's us)). It only just caught my attention that we subconsciously lined up in order of height.

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  1. Violet Pages10 June 2020 at 01:20

    Omg you're back! I'm sure that I can say for a lot of people that: We miss you :D

    Happy belated birthday! It's so lucky to celebrate it with friends, sometimes they are all you need. Btw, for the second last picture, your friend (or is that you?) Is kind of transparent for a moment BSJSGXH idk what's up maybe you guys are secretly superhumans but that was just a funny thing I wanted to pointed out.

    Lovely entry. Happy belated birthday again and welcome back!

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    1. Ksenia Akhunova19 June 2020 at 23:32

      Thank you so much for your lovely comment)). My bad for not seeing it earlier.

      Oh, and we certainly are superhumans...but shhh...this is between you and me :))]

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