Of cakes and birthdays

It is 2nd November today. One of the most agonisingly waited-for day when I was a kid. I used to cross-off dates for months. Planning party games and just making a big fuss about everything. I used to hand make the invitations - draw, color - the whole deal (mainly because I wasn't a spoiled kid with a lot to spend). And yes, the "return gifts" - oh-boy how important these things were back then. 

The birthday gifts received used to a very small part of the fun. It was more about the planning, the anticipation. The day itself used to be pretty ordinary.

I still look forward to this day. I still feel its the most important day of the year. The celebrations have changed, so has the company, but the essence is still the same.

Feeling pointlessly happy about everything, in the spirit of this day :)

A big thank you to friends and family for their wishes.