I think I should probably write this down while the memory is still fresh in my mind.
No doubt I had my teen years numbered down to hours, it was bittersweet really where I felt like I was aging tremendously quick or something but I still felt the sense of maturing. My birthday was a quiet intimate affair, didn’t do anything big or drastic like years before. Just reminiscing, talking and behaving like how adults should be. However the main highlight of the day was definitely waking up late for Starwalk, scrambling the hood for a good parking space till I yelled at Hugo to just sumbat his car at the corner of the junction because we were like 15 minutes late. And that’s the beginning of a memorable birthday. 
As usual, I would have the problem of navigating inside PISA because it would normally be so crowded and the claustrophicness in me would kick in, but this time it was a breeze because everyone had started. I’m proud to say that this year in Starwalk, I never felt an inch of fatigue and my stamina improved very very very much compared to the last few years that I’ve been participating. 
Although wearing my Malindi Crocs was probably a big no no because I had a tiny blister, should’ve stuck to my Fila’s instead.
My walk started off really good because the road was absurdly clear, there were only about 5 Starwalkers in sight, and the morning weather was simply beautiful. Cooling breeze, no hazardous traffic, clear roads ahead, the sun was being kind to us too, just a beautiful morning to be walking. 
I was tempted to lie down on the floor for a quick photo but with policemen in sight, I was afraid they might’ve thought that I fainted or something and they would come rushing, so I etched the thought out. V
Our pace was quick and consistent and within 15 minutes of power walking and also enjoyind the view while going ahead, we soon caught up with the big crowd and we were set to potong many many many people in front. During the walk, I encountered quite a few funny things that kept my giggling; a lady in her 40’s walking with ankle length heel boots, and jeans. A family of probably 5 to 6 members, pushing baby trams along the way and when they got to the hill path of the walk at Jalan Tengah, it was ridiculously hilarious seeing how they needed to keep jogging to refrain the baby tram from rolling down. It was really nice to watch! Plus Starwalkers who stopped by at coffee shops for breakfast and convenient stores to grab some light food to bite while walking, what the fish ler ).
I am also very proud to say that I finished the walk slightly under 2 hours. Big improvement personally! I started around 7.40 am and I finished approximately at 9.16 am! And no major muscle aches too, not like the previous years where I can’t even climb up the stairs after the walk.
And after Starwalk it was just a day of rest, as I’ve already had a nice pre-birthday celebration. This year I didn’t have a birthday cake, but I had many many birthday cakes, slices to be exact. As a kid you would want a whole cake for your birthday, but as I grew up I began to opt for the more feasible option. B-) I picked a few slices from Ritz Bakery and with that, I get to taste different cakes at once instead of just having one flavour. And both pre birthday and the actual day’s dinner was perfect. It was just a nice time to chat, hang out and be merry. It wasn’t a huge fiesta or party like how other people celebrated, I liked mine because it’s just simple and relaxing.
Other than that, I’ve gotten numerous wishes from friends and family which couldn’t come at a better time, because I was dead beaten tired after Starwalk and my phone wouldn’t stop ringing! So thank you everyone for rejoicing that I am no longer a teenager 
, I’ve joined the ranks of my siblings and cousins as young adults, the becoming of age. OMG. :-S
Never mind that I didn’t get much presents, in fact I didn’t get any present at all except for Hugo’s and my mum’s, I had a greatttt birthday this year! I find it, at least for me la, as I get older I tend less hope for more and be satisfied with what I have and that’s what I did this year. And I didn’t even make a wish this year, maybe I’ll think about it and see what can I wish for.
With that all said and done, I wish myself a very Happy Birthday!
♥ Wendy
