CELEBRATING 80 YEARS OF LIFE AND LOVE: MY GRANDMA'S BIRTHDAY

almost 3 years ago

"Life should not only be lived. It also should be celebrated."

I have always enjoyed birthday celebrations because it allows us to commemorate the life of someone that we value in life. Last year, when my paternal grandmother succumbed to cancer, it really crushed me. I spent nights crying inside my room without anyone knowing, well I still do up until now. I just felt that I could never move on nor heal from her passing. I just learned how to grow with the grief inside of me. That is why I am never skipping birthday celebrations.

_{The birthday celebrant with her birthday flowers. So beautiful how everything is pink and dainty!}

For the past years, I have been missing out on family occasions due to academic obligations. When we had face to face classes back then, I would often choose to be left behind at home because I had a myriad of school works to accomplish. I thought I was doing the right thing but as years went on and after losing a loved one, I realized that it's all about work-life balance. I must be able to have a life besides being a student because I also have other roles such as being a daughter, granddaughter, cousin, and friend. I realized that I must change my mindset of needing to be excellent in my academics because there is more to life.

So much for the realizations, I would want to now share some photos of my maternal grandmother's 80th birthday bash. Due to health protocols that we needed to follow and since we also did not want to risk my grandmother's health since she is asthmatic, we invited only a limited number of guests, just people who are close to her heart. We gave her the freedom to choose who to invite because apparently it was her day and all that we wanted was to see her face brighten up.

_{The cake on the left was ordered by my mother here in the city while the three layer cake was baked by my aunt. Truly, a manifestation of love. I was witness of her efforts as she was in the process of baking and designing the cake.}

We were all gathered at our home in the province to celebrate her 80th birthday and I know I could not miss it since we all missed her birthday last year since I was preoccupied with school works. The only one missing was my uncle who currently works overseas as a sous chef. Most of the desserts displayed on the table were baked by my aunt, who is talented in pastry making. Most of my mother's siblings truly have a talent in the kitchen.

Portraits of the Celebration

I am so glad that I decided to go home to celebrate this special day with her. It was worth the 4-hour road trip. Tomorrow is never promised so cherish every moment with your loved ones because they are not getting any younger. Time cannot be bought and it is constantly fleeting so spend it wisely.

_{lifewithera is a 22-year old, college senior, an aspiring yogi, a furmom, and a wanderer, who writes stories about her personal life, mental health, fitness, travel, and just anything and everything her heart wants to speak. If you want to get to know her more, then you can connect with her through various social media platforms.}
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@explorewithsasha 72

almost 3 years ago

Happy Birthday to your Grandma 😍🥰
You look like her btw. 😊
It is all worth it driving long hours to see your loved ones. 😘

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CELEBRATING 80 YEARS OF LIFE AND LOVE: MY GRANDMA'S BIRTHDAY

Portraits of the Celebration

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