14 September

A few old friends remembered and they text me early in the morning. It was especially sweet as these are friends from way back. It felt as if they must have slept early so that they could wake up early, just to text me their best wishes. Sweet.

I went to Tanglin Tree and bought myself a glass of white wine to go with my pasta lunch. It was a quiet pleasant lunch on my own; the way I had envisioned it would be. The way I had wanted it to be.

Somehow some people knew it was my birthday. The department bought me a chocolate cake.

I rushed off after 6 pm. I had a hot date with myself@top of Swissotel. I had my fav Bellini and enjoyed the view as the sun sets on our lovely city. I toast to the city which was 70 floors below me. I felt ON TOP OF THE WORLD.

2 hours later I messaged an ex colleague/good pal whom I have not met for ages. She joined me and we had more Bellini. Caught up with her. Been wanting to do so.

The next morning she messaged me and asked if the night before was my birthday. A little bird must have spoilt the fun and tipped her.

I messaged, "It was. And I had a GREAT TIME. :-)"

P.S I was very inspired by this angmo lady who celebrated her 100th birthday recently. She said she was going to buy herself a birthday cake for the birthday celebration. Something she does every year for the past many many years. She is single.