When I was younger, I thought that by the age of 24, I’d already be settling down, or at least I’d already be wanting to have a family of my own. Why? Because my mom got married when she was 24, and I thought then that by that age, I’m also gonna want to move up another level. Today, I turned 24, but I still don’t feel ready for any of the serious stuff other grownups are facing. I don’t feel much change from when I turned 21, 22, and 23. In other words, I’m still immature and inadequate. Lol.
But it’s no big deal. I’m also excited about whatever this year has in store. “24″ is just a number. I shouldn’t feel intimated or pressured by it. Right? Hehe.
Thank you to everyone who sent their greetings! Here’s to another year of adventure and challenges! May God bless me and keep me. :)
Happiest of Happy Birthdays, Joni!!!
happy birthday joni! :) be happy girl… wahaa ako din dati ganyan kala ko ill be marrying at the age same like my mom(23) and sister(26)..pero nalampasan ko na yung mg age nila eh hahaha
Oh, my Mum got married when she was 21? So, I’m two years late. Hehe
Blessed birthday Joni! May the Good Lord grant you His joy as you live each day under His amazing grace! :)
Happy Birthday Joni! Wishing you all the happiness and success. God bless and may you have more birthdays to come!
In my case, I wanted to get married when I was 24 but it became a reality 4 years after. There’s a time for everything and I’m sure that time will come for you too. No need to hurry, just enjoy life. :)
Leanne: Thank you!! :)
Liz: Haha! Onga eh. iba na kase ang generation natin. hehehe. Thanks, gurl!
Keren: Wow, bata pa nagpakasal mom mo gali. I bet daw sisters lang kamo subong. hehe. :)
Thank you for that wonderful prayer!
Jaypee: Thank you gid! I’m not AT ALL in a hurry. hehehe :)
Late bloomer lang ba talga tayo, o times have changed lang talga? Haha booo. Welkam to being 24. :) Basta kasama pa rin sa list ang Italy ha? :) Love ya girl. Happy birthday ULIT. :)
Riz: Shucks, yung ITALY trip! 24 na tayo pero malabo pa rin ung plan na un..pano na yan?? :( hehehe.
Was looking for your number sa phone ko-two days ago!. WALA PALA! Happy Birthday!!!
Jomar
When I was younger I thought that I’d be settling down at 25. 25?! What was I thinking. That’s only less than 3 years away now. *shudders*
Happy birthday again. =]
Jomar – Thanks. See ya!!! :)
Aurus: 25. Yay! Malay mo diba? haha! Pizzafest tayo maya-maya. With your favorite vegetarian pizza, of course. ;)
haha ako rin eh, mom ko 24 kinasal! tas 25 she had me! halaaaa we’re nowhere near that joni! haha
i guess, sa panahon naman ngayon, mas humahaba ang buhay. as in thirty IS young :) so, way to go! haha happy 24th year!
Happy Birthday Joni!
hi joni… belated HAppY birthday to you!
i ran into your blog just minutes ago trying to google my way to find a link to pay online for my smart bro account. to no avail, and curiosity in mind, i landed in your wonderful SmartBro blog.
then:
i scanned through your page… read your about section and found out who you were – pretty much. nice to have met a quite good blogger – i must say. honestly, love the way you blog your views out….
again, belated… enjoy your day!!
GODBLESS you always!
waaaaaaaaaa di kita nabati :| sorry belated happy birthday!! :D
Happy Birthday Joni! ;) More to come! :)
Belated pala, argh pahabol na lang. Hehe. Hey, Happy Slip’s here! :)
Marian: Haha. We’re nowhere near that talaga. Uy, lapit na rin birthday mo. hehehe!
Ligaya: Hi, Ligaya! Thanks for dropping by! I used to pay my smartbro bills online (I’m with globelines now). I added my smartbro account to my BPI express online account, and just pay from there every month. You can use other banks with online payment system too. :)
Thanks for the greeting! Do you blog too? Maybe we can exchange links. Hehe. God bless!
Mae: Hekhek! ok lang gurl! thanks! :)
Light: Thanks, Light! Pano ka napadpad ka dito? Nakakahiya tong blog ko. hehehe. Yup, she’s here! I’m attending her meet and greet on Feb 7. Yay. :)
Joni, late as it is, I want to wish you the best not just for this year but for the years to come.
No need to rush, enjoy your youth, go explore the world and be the best you can be. When you are ready to settle down, you will know.
May the Lord bless you with joy, fulfillment and success.
Happy birthday =)
@Julie — Thank you! You’re right. When the time’s right, I’ll just know. =]
@Jun — Thank you for that prayer. :)
… and I thought I should be the one to tell you NOT to rush the wedding :)
Aileen: LOL. I think people misunderstood my blog post.. I’m in no rush at all. I’m not even remotely close to it, hehe.
You, on the other hand, should be getting married soon! hehe! :P
Then let not winter’s ragged hand deface
In thee thy summer, ere thou be distill’d:
Make sweet some vial; treasure thou some place
With beauty’s treasure, ere it be self-kill’d.
That use is not forbidden usury,
Which happies those that pay the willing loan;
That’s for thyself to breed another thee,
Or ten times happier, be it ten for one;… (W. Shakespeare)
Happy Birthday and thanks for Your blog.