Kids, it has always been kids.

Typhoon Nona greeted me with strong wind and rain as if reminding me that I haven’t had my fair share of annual birthday mishap.

But I didn’t drag myself out of bed; did not for a second think of just moving the gift-giving activity on a later date; and I, surprisingly, did not rant about how bad of a disaster my birthday celebration could be.

I was literally soaking wet from waist down because of braving the rain just to get to Operation Blessing Foundation in Pasig City. And the rain poured gracefully as if it hadn’t fell for a long time.

I thought my companions backed out because the rain wouldn’t stop; but the moment we went out of the house, it miraculously stopped pouring. We reached Pasig in wet clothes and eventually reached our destination in Cavite.

Kids remind me not to take life too seriously and that there is always something new to learn! ~ Alexandra K

I don’t know but children motivate me to be a better person. Their endless energy, creativity, honesty, and resilience have always been my encouragement to work hard for the rest of the year so I could sponsor a gift-giving and fun-filled day to a one community at a time on my birthday.

This year, it’s not much but hey, I again made children smile!

Knowing that I can make an impact on a child’s life, even just for a day, I pray that somehow, I will be someone he/she will remember in his/her adulthood.

See, their curiosity and excitement never fails to humble me. They really enjoyed playing games.

Indeed life is full of simple pleasures. No matter how cheap the gifts I bought for them, the genuine smile plastered in their faces are priceless.

Of course, I could have not done all the preparations and executions without these blessed, amazing, (and sige na nga) beautiful ladies.

Sisters in Christ who share the same craziness I, without doubt, have.

And of course, to Operation Blessing Foundation for helping me achieve my annual pledge.

Yas, I’m now 22 and still very merry ~ Thank ya’ll for the birthday wishes! You are all deeply appreciated.

Happy Birthday, self. Keep the faith, don’t give up. Just do whatever you want to do with your life because Jeremiah 29:11 ~