this is her first time to dare wearing a two piece... mom allowed it already since she's finally 18! Happy Birthday Girl!

I’ve been thinking how to make my sister’s 18th birthday memorable even without throwing a big debut party for her. Since her birthday falls on a Good Friday where Catholic commemorates Jesus’ death, throwing a party is the least idea to consider because we are supposed to be focusing on this Religious event. My sister gave up on the idea of having a big blow out to her friends and wearing her dream debut gown and dance with the 18 roses.

But who said we cannot celebrate this special occasion? I convinced the whole family to be present and indeed we are complete, such a big family! It’s a private celebration where only the direct family member gathered and greeted her a happy birthday. We are having fun eating and laughing at the rooftop of our house where we all gathered with only tempuras, squid balls, sardines, fish fillets, fruits, salads, ice tea and ice cream in our table. We party all night with still a Good Friday spirit, fasting with no meat and no excessive drinks, but it’s indeed fun and my sister is so happy.

It’s a meaningful Good Friday for me, Jesus died on the cross and this occasion brings the whole family together, we all hear the Mass celebration in the parish that lasted 3 hours and the simple birthday party for my sister wraps up the day. We are also looking forward for our planned family outing tomorrow, everybody is ready for swimming in the pool.

…and shall I say, Thank God it’s Good Friday!