The Other Birthday Surprises

This is a long overdue post.  Old as it may be, I am posting it nonetheless for documentation purposes.  I think this is one birthday celebration I'll never forget.  Simply because it is one of those few that DH made an effort to gift me with something I've long been wanting to have. Here to share with you now the other treasured birthday presents that truly made my day!

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 from DH

IPad Sleeve from Daughter

Coffee Press from Sis

Cotton Shirts from Niece

Few pieces of this Aus$ bill from MIL.

Leather Wallet from daughter's special friend.

To all the loved ones, relatives, close friends, adopted nieces, blogger friends, FB friends who remembered, greeted and wished me well and those who went out of their way to surprise me on my special day,  a heartfelt gratitude to all of you. Please know that you all brighten up my special day! May God bless you all with good health and everlasting happiness!

Birthday Package from NYC

My birthday is long way over, yet, I still receive surprises.  I’ll post the other surprises I had on my next post, but first, let me share with you the latest one I picked-up from the courier service at MegaMall yesterday.  It is a package that came from New York City.  Although I wanted to open up the box right there and then, I managed not to till I reached home.  I really don’t know the feeling I had when I opened the box. I am happy, of course! Knowing that a friend remembers me on my birthday. Nonetheless, I was kinda uncomfortable too when I saw the signature item.  The truth is, I’m afraid I may not be able to reciprocate the posh generosity of this chic “Niece” of mine from New York City.

But hey! the stylish signature tote bag is truly charming! I love to sniff the genuine sweet smell of its leather handle and the fresh smell of canvass cloth. So light and comfy to carry! .. thank you, dear! So blessed to have met such kind and thoughtful friend/'niece" like you in blogland.  

This is the other version. (Just discovered it's a 2 in 1 bag.)

Oh wait… there’s more!  There’s a little box taped on the filling paper of the tote bag. It’s a Mac lipstick! Oh no!  I almost ignored and threw away that wrapper.  The red colored lipstick is fabulous. It’s the exact color I want!  Geez, how did you know it's my fave color?  

 
 And just as I was getting puzzled that I wasn't seeing any note from the sender herself, I found the custom made birthday card inside the tote bag...

Touched  talaga ako!  Just the card na pinagbuhusan ng effort and the beautiful message printed in it would be more than enough for my birthday   I’m overwhelmed!

For all these stuff and kind thoughtfulness, I say THANK YOU, my dear "Niece"!  May God continually bless you with good health and comfortable life!

Surprised!

I first saw this fashion jewelry displayed in a showcase in Landmark, Trinoma. I wanted to buy it right there and then but I was taken aback upon seeing the tag price.  It’s an Anne Klein Charm swarovsky silver tone bracelet alright but I think it’s a bit overpriced at Php7900.so had to forego the desire.  At home, I described to daughter the item I fancy.  She took something inside her room and brought it out to me. “Is it like this?”  Showing me an exactly similar bracelet.  I learned it was a gift from the boyfriend.   I was green-eyed!  I saw it too in the internet but had qualms ordering online if not thru paypal.  Then, I saw one in Royal Duty Free in Subic.  But had a second thought coz it’s still priced higher than those in the net.  When I heard that my sis was in Subic weeks ago, I requested her to buy it for me and will just reimburse her.  However,   when she was about to buy it, I backed out again (for the nth time! hehe). Ooh lah lah..  yeah, that’s me! This time, very fickle minded and has gotten over the OCD!  Lol!  Umm..  are you now bored with my long story?  Hehe..  please don’t be. Hold on a li’l more!  Haha!

So let me continue..  last week, my US Navy nephew and his family arrived from the US for short visit and for their baby’s baptism.  We went to see them in Bataan.  After long updating, daughter raised her own arm along with my NIL’s, (nephew’s wife) showing me the identical twin bracelets they were wearing. Yes, they both have the same bracelet I’m longing to have.  I was told it was also a gift from her hubby, my nephew. After knowing that it’s cheaper in the US Naval Base, I asked her if she can buy me one from there to be reimursed upon delivery and she readily agreed!  Then we all met again in the cemetery last Sunday.  Iya, my NIL,   announced she has a surprise for me as she handed me one small black suede pocket.  When I opened, it was the bracelet nephew gave her.  She said she decided to give it to me coz she knew I wanted it so much and it will take a long time before she can deliver my request.  Aware that it was a gift from her hubby, I was a bit adamant to accept but she insisted.  Nothing to worry she said.  And how can I refuse my ever coveted Anne Klein Charm bracelet.  This niece-in-law of mine truly knows how to please people most especially us, her in-laws! Lol! I was overwhelmed! I'm pretty sure, she knew how much she made my day!

Birthday Gifts

We went malling at Trinoma last Saturday. While having lunch, Hubby asked if I want to replace my old cell phone with one of the latest model. If I want, he’ll get one as my birthday gift from him. I got excited but daughter warned, “C’mon Ma, don’t believe Papa. It’s just a ploy; he’s just pulling your leg.” The father is known to always make a joke on anything, hence, the skeptical reaction. The daughter even bet to pay the father 1,000 pesos if he’ll really replace my old cell phone. What she doesn't know then was that, the gift was already in the car. And to cut the story short, daughter paid the father 1000 pesos for being a doubting Thomas.

And here is the cell phone in question. Hubby's birthday gift.

And from daughter is this 18k white gold bracelet pictured below. Actually, she was asking me what I want. Then just gave me the money so I can choose exactly what I want.

Thank you so much guys! I don't think you know how much you made me happy on this birthday of mine.

Take a peek on my old cell phone. Only for basic use unlike the new one which is so complicated.