If you would remember, we celebrated Myke 30th birthday last year with a kiddie party held at McDonalds. This year however, though I started thinking and planning, and ended up thinking again as early as August, I ended up with nothing. Yes, there are a million things I wanted to do for him. But having had almost ZERO salary for three months now, I am left desperate and with absolutely ZERO ideas.

First, I thought of doing something creative, a do-it-yourself something that would mean everything he is to me. After racking my brains and doing some research over the net, still I was left with nothing. Yeah, I did have a few ideas, but they were simply not do-able for lack of – #1 – funds; #2 – equipment; and #3 – supplier/s.

I was obsessed for a while with the idea of us traveling together. I found some very good deals from PAL, particularly their Swingaround packages for Bohol, Puerto Princessa or Hong Kong. But at the time, I was not even sure I’d still get my quarter bonus, and even if I did get it. . . my head spins just thinking of the many obligations I had to allot for when I do get some money. In the end, I decided against the idea. . . though I desperately wanted to. Perhaps when we are not this pressed financially.

After these thinking and useless preparation, I ended up buying him
1. a book – “Chicken Soup for the Golfer’s Soul” – He always gets frustrated when he plays badly. Though, in my opinion, it probably can be attributed most to the fact that he gets no practice at all!!! That 100k is slipping from our hands bebe!!! Give them a little competition, will yah!!! Hehehehe
2. a sign (the kind you can stick on your car windshield) that says “Wanted Horny Golfer.” I dunno about the golfer part but horny, we already have. Naughty!!! =)
3. a laptop bag – He was so excited about it that he paraded and danced carrying it, imitating the 26 girls on Kris’ Deal or no Deal. I would have wanted to upload the video on this blog, but its sorta R18. . . for my eyes only. . . hehehe =)
4. a simple bouquet of flowers which was delivered to his office on the day of his birthday.

Last night, on the eve of his birthday, we bought our first and very own Christmas tree. It’s small and simple. We still do not have enough money to buy decorations to hang on it, so I guess we have to put that lovely task on hold. Still, our excitement is incomparable. Myke says he’s gonna replace the top ring with one of Blue Magic’s fake “pupu” thingies. Kadiri noh?!!

I guess it wouldn’t be me if I didn’t save the best for last. Today, on Myke’s 31st birthday, we watched the GINEBRA vs. AIR 21 game at the Araneta Coliseum. We watched a few PBA games in the past, but this one is special. Not only is it special because it is Myke’s birthday, but also because this is the first time we actually watched GINEBRA WIN!!!!! The game was absolutely amazing!!!! GINEBRA led the whole 3 quarters (gogo papa Rudy and Eric!!!), but come the 4rth quarter when the clock is rounding down to the last 2 minutes of the game. . . AIR 21 catches up and led by a point. We were all at the edge of our seats and to the last second, we were shouting our cries of relief as Dimaunahan and Tubid missed their shots. Hay, sobrang saya talaga. You can bet we’ll take every chance we get to watch every GINEBRA game this season. Did I mention we even bumped into Hathfield in the parking lot as he was going in? My God, papa!!!! Hehehe

This was Myke 31st birthday. Perhaps not as grand as last year’s, but definitely just as special and memorable.

I hope you enjoyed your birthday bebe!!! I love you!!!