yeah....Things will only get better

I still believe that making an effort to get something as a birthday present, be it chocolates or otherwise is a sincere move. The pracitical aspects of it may be one of the reasons of why that particular gift was chosen but the main reason is still that this is still a token from the person that gives you the gift. Trust me, not everyone is blessed with the creativity to really think of exotic gifts and many do not have the luxury of time to really ponder through the various possible options. It may seem like getting something off-shelf at the very last minute but think again, that person still remembers your birthday.

When you are far away from your loved ones, your friends, doing something that you don't really like, and your birthday falls there and then. A box of chocolates from whoever that remembers your birthday is defintely a God sent. Well such a senario doesn't really happen that often, does it? Of course it doesn't.But when not even your parents can remember when 's ur birthday, I believe a chocolate box is worth much more. Give me a feather with well wishes, I treasure it for the rest of my life.

It's the thought that counts. You shouldn't really meausre sincerity by the type of gifts given. I'm not refering to the monetary value here. In fact, any sensible gift should be treasured for it's the thought that comes. In case you're wondering what counts for " non-sensible" presents, well imagine that when you open a box and all you see is roaches and lizards, now you get what I mean?

Of course, you have the choice of liking or disliking that object that is given to you. We all have the choice. But please don't discount the fact that actual process of getting a present ( be it off the shelf or not) plus his sincerest of wishes is something that we should remember, NOT the actual object itself. Getting something that you likejust for your sake is not really something sincere. It's just going through the motions.

The very fact that we are born into this world is the greatest gift of all. Please don't debate on the hardship that one faces and so on, thus rendering my above statement as false. Hardships and so on are part and parcel of life. One whole package. We enjoy good times, we face up to the bad times. On the anniversary of the day you are born, we should give thanks to all that made this possible. Give thanks to God for making this possible, thank our parents for bringing us into this world. Appreciate the well wishes of those that remember you on this day. Anything else like a present, chocolates or otherwise, is a huge bonus.

Cherish and live life to the fullest... Cheers