One of my memorable birthdays ...

It was my second year working here in the company. I started my day as usual: do the test and make a report even if I was emotionally feeling bad. In the morning, my colleagues greated me 'Happy Birthday' with kisses. Then in the afternoon about 5 o'clock,a bouquet of yellow flowers wrapped with a purple net was given to me and a message attached to it. I was surprised and I was touched by their thoughtfulness. Then, my boss brought out bottles of Champagne, some bread and some salame. He said he brought them for us to celebrate my birthday. We had 'cin-cin'! I learned that they contributed some money for the flowers. I was happy knowing that these people care for me and love to work with me. My insecurities at work were lessened, I had a feeling of belongingness.

I brought home the bouquet of flowers and showed it to my hubby. I put it in the vase and I watched at it intensely while thinking if I did something special during my stay in the company. I took some photos as my souvenir, I must say, as my personal pride. It boosts my self-esteem, I feel important, I feel loved. Each flowers got decayed but its memories flame like fire in my heart.