Unravel Life 2

Fact: July 24 was a fun-packed day.

I just love birthdays- and yes, even if it's not mine.

Rash, who just turned 18 the day before yesterday, is one of my well-liked friends in Block X4. With her charm, wit and peaceful disposition, Rash has this unnerving ability to just get along with everyone. It isn't then a surprise that she was one of the block's most prized members, for not only is she nice and appealing, she is also one of those who helps maintain the tranquility and joy within the block. Not making her special during her special day, especially since she is away from her family and homeland, is definitely out of the question.

And it's not one of those surprises that only last for a moment, because what we plan guarantees that the fun never stops (at least during the whole day). Yes, dear reader, what we plan is an all-day birthday surprise; there is no safe haven for you, birthday girl!

I don't know who suggested what the surprise will be (I have this assumption that it was the Westbrook Girls), but upon hearing it, I was definitely excited to be a part in it. The basic idea is this: As the day progresses along, Rash will receive 18 gifts from 18 boys, boys who- in some way or another- have a connection with her (these boys might or might not know her, and vice versa).

OK. The gifts aren't a problem, with the help of our block president's 'special friend', we have acquired 18 cute souvenirs- small bottles containing a blade of baby orchid, planted on gel sacs of different colors. It was the boys that were a problem, either our university lacks the sufficient boys we need, or our block just don't know that much boys. Boyhunting is definitely in need, and luckily, 98% of my blockmates are females. No problem there. I think.

Anyway, to start off the birthday surprise, the block gave Rash- through a batch 08 boy who I understood was being seduced by her (or was it the other way around?)- a large paper bag, one of the 18 souvenirs, and a note saying our greetings as well as a warning that she would bring the paper bag with her the all day.

For where else will she put all those bottles? :D

Immediately, the block received a message from Rash, asking what the hell is going on as well as her thanks. Ayeen, the block president, and I decided to meet up to look for more boys. We still need 5 more, and we still have to 'orient' those boys who will be giving the bottles. However, since there are no familiar boys in sight and the heat is now beyond overwhelming, we decided to refresh ourselves with my fave drink nowadays, Coke Float. Yum, yum.

And yes, I intended to include Coke Float on all my posts. Haha.

Anyway, the surprise did not end in disaster after all. With no boys and the day almost over, the block decided to recruit girls and to leave some of the precious souvenirs on her dormitory. It's not part of the basic plan, but it's the thought that counts, anyway. Heh. To top it all off, Rash received all of the cute little bottles, as well as the happiness a debutant and a friend deserves to have.

Happy birthday, blockmate! Have a great year ahead of you, and enjoy life being an adult.

As for you, dear reader, you have my thanks, and have a good day ahead of you.