AS I mentioned in previous post, I turned 53 last June 21. Whew! I’m old. Well, I guess I have to reconcile with the fact that indeed, my age is advancing and I can’t stop anymore the white hairs from multiplying, and the lines on my face from becoming more visible.
I was not very keen on celebrating my birthday. In this time of economic crisis, I don’t want to splurge on anything, much less for my birthday. With the ever rising cost of fuel and food, I only want to hold on tight to every peso that lands on my hand. Family budget is getting tighter and tighter and though Aypee has graduated and Gem is the only one left schooling, we often find ourselves short of cash.
But Marco insisted. Siya daw ang bahala sa lahat. (He said he would spend for everything.) So, okay… I agreed, though I was secretly wishing for him to just give me shopping money, instead of holding a party. Haha. (more…)