Happy Birthday, Star!

Star who blogs from A Maiden’s Testimony, is celebrating her birthday today. Many of you may not be too aware of it but we see each other everyday because we work in the same office, hehe. You would frequently hear us talk and discuss not about work but blogs, blogs, blogs, hahahaha!

I have no material things to offer her on her big day but a simple wish and prayer that may all her heart’s desire be granted.

This is for you, Ate V:

DON’T GROW OLD
Many people are afraid of growing old,
I’m afraid of growing old and boring.
Many people are afraid of growing old, alone.
I’m afraid of growing old, insane.
Many people are afraid of losing their looks,
I’m afraid of losing my dreams
Many people are afraid of losing their youth,
I’m afraid of losing my soul.
When you’re 15, 35 seems ancient.
When you’re 35, 15 seems juvenile.
A turn-around in a split second- two decades zoom past
and before you know it, it’s only a mile to the next millenium.
Don’t fear age- it’s a right of personhood.
Don’t fear death- it’s God’s greatest jest.
Don’t grow old- you don’t have to.
Don’t date because you’re desperate;
Don’t marry because you’re miserable;
Don’t have kids because you think your genes are superior
Don’t separate because you think it’s fashionable;
Don’t drink because you have troubles;
Don’t gamble because you think winning is inevitable;
Don’t philander because you think you’re irresistible;
Most likely, you are not.
Don’t associate with people you can’t trust.
Don’t cheat. Don’t lie. Don’t pretend.
Don’t try to buy your way into the Kingdom of God.
Don’t dictate because you’re smarter.
Don’t demand because you’re stronger.
Don’t sleep around because you think you’re old enough and know better.
Don’t hurt your kids because loving them is harder.
Don’t sell yourself, your family or your ideals.
Don’t stagnate. Don’t regress. Learn a new skill.
Find a new friend. Start a new career.
Don’t live in the past. Time can’t bring anything or anyone back.
Don’t put your life on hold for possibly Mr. (Ms.) Right.
Don’t throw your life away on absolutely Mr. (Ms.) Wrong
because your biological clock is ticking.
There’s always a mad rush to something, somewhere.
But victory does not always belong to those who finish first.
Sometimes, there is no race to be won…
Only a price to be paid for some of life’s more hasty decisions.
You can’t always go with the throng who could be wrong.
Sometimes, you have to be alone to be enlightened.
To terminate your loneliness, reach out to the homeless.
To feed your nurturing instincts, care for the needy.
To fulfill your parenting fantasies, get a puppy.
Don’t bring another life into this world for all the wrong reasons.
To keep yourself warm, buy a jacket.
In the long run, it will be less complicated and less costly.
To make yourself happy, pursue your passions and be the best of what you can be.
Simplify your life. Take away the clutter.
Take care of destructive elements, abusive friends, nasty habits and dangerous liaisons.
Don’t abandon your responsibilities but don’t overdose on duty.
Don’t live life recklessly without thinking and feeling for your family.
Be true to yourself.
Don’t commit when you’re not ready.
Don’t keep others waiting needlessly.
Fall in love. It’s the greatest thing on earth.
But take care and remember, after the fall must come the rise.
Go on that trip. Don’t postpone it.
Say those words. Don’t let the moment pass.
Do what you must even at society’s scorn.
Write poetry. Love deeply.
Walk barefoot. Hold hands.
Dance with wild abandon. Cry at the movies.
Take care of yourself. Don’t wait for someone to take care of you.
Light up your life. Drive yourself to your destination.
No one completes you except you.
It is true that life doesn’t get easier with age.
It only gets more challenging. Don’t be afraid.
Don’t lose your capacity to love.
Pursue your passions.
Live your dreams.
And don’t lose faith in GOD.
DON’T GROW OLD, JUST GROW UP ! ! !
~written by Melanie T. Lim

May you have a wonderful and blessed birthday!