I've had just enough time to... be fooled thrice and love it!
Taken of the thrid surprise - a juicy carrot cake
The next day, an ex-colleague
dropped by at the flour mill. They asked me if I have the time for lunch and I
said “Of course, there is always time for old friends”. We went to a
Thai-Chinese restaurant and I was surprised at the turn out. Hmm… Quite a big
group. After fragrant Pandan chicken, fiery tom yam soup, steaming fish brewing
in salted vegetable and other sharp tasting foods that I missed dearly for the
last two weeks…
They brought out another cake with a
single lighted candle and sang the birthday song in the restaurant. I was fooled
again. It was a coincident that my ex-colleague visited us that day and my devious
colleagues made use of the accidental visit to fool me. That was the second
surprise.
Though that lifted my spirits, I
struggled through the day hardly able to keep my eyes open as I was still in my zombie state. After 3.00 pm, the
jet lag effect kicked in and after so many visits to the restroom, I must have
washed the skin off my face. So when the call came in to go home a bit earlier,
I was all for it.
After dinner, I thought I would call
it an early night when my sons brought in yet another cake with another single
lighted candle and sang the familiar song I heard thrice within 24 hours. This
time it was a juicy Carrot Cake with butter cream icing. The bakery bought me a
Black Forest because they think it is my favorite while the flour mill a Mixed
Fruit Praline because they think I will like it. 3 cakes and 3 surprises within
24 hours. I smiled, thinking the three different groups have different opinions
of the types of cake I liked. Maybe, they have different opinions of the person
I am too. Whatever, I felt most blessed that day, to have good friends and
family to celebrate my birthday with. Strangely, another strong emotion took
hold at the same time. I felt rependant at my good fortune and thought of
seeking forgiveness from all I have hurt one way or other through the years. Thankful
and rependant was how I felt on the day I was surprised thrice.
You must be very happy. The cake looks delicious! ;-)
ReplyDeleteKind regards from the Netherlands,
Gert Jan
This was my third birthday cakes within 24 hours. My bakery colleagues bought me a “Black Forest” Cake because they think it is my favorite. My flour mill colleagues gave me a “Mixed Fruit Praline” because they are sure I will like it. My family brought a juicy “Carrot Cake” from a boutique bakery for something different. 3 surprises and 3 different cakes within 24 hours. I’m thankful for good friends and family.
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1000 Reasons 7 days ago
I’m traveling again, though my recovery is slow. I have to go to Australia tomorrow for a week so will be slow to catch up. This year is shaping up to be a year I will be traveling the most number of miles. There are so much to do and I’ve to drop some travels due to priorities but it is still going to be a “most busy” year. We will take the good and the bad as they come along… :D
Onasill
"Black Forest for me"...:-) Imagine all those calories. Well presented.
狂野的男人
You are a lucky person buddy:)
Because you always have 1000 reasons to love them back:))
Don't forget to bring back some souvenirs for friends and family :)
The Visual Poet
Looks good! 3 cakes! how Blessed you are! Happy belated Birthday Wishes! :)
ineedathis
Great shot of this birthday cake! you are very lucky to get 3 birthday cakes, I usually make my own:-)
Happy birthday my friend!
Have a great weekend!
ΞSSΞ®®Ξ
Happy birthday my friend!
ShambLady
Belated Happy Birhtday!!!!!! ♥
Geo_grafics
Sounds like you had a mighty fine Birthday :)
This looks delish and I bet you did enjoy them all !!
waewduan4
Happy Birthday !!
october blue
All three of the cakes sound delicious ...and I am sure they made your special day very sweet ! Happy Birthday, my friend ! I hope that your many travels this year will bring you enriching experiences ....and I look forward to the memories you capture & share with your camera & pen ! Wishing you safe and rewarding travels ....and much good health and happiness in the next year of your life !
missgeok
Happy Birthday ! Enjoy your day and all the cakes!
vignettes_IND
You are a very lucky guy my friend...much liked, I can see...:)
henrhyde (gill)
Great presentation with this image-- great and safe travels
娜 娜☂Nana
yes...You are so lucky !!! Happy Birthday ! San
and best wishes for you!! ：)
oola *
HIPPO BIRDIE TWO EWE!!!! carrot cake please
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ishratzakiasultana (on and off)
Well all three are my favorite! Belated Happy Birth Day Thou-San!
sushan_yu
生日快樂~~
ana_lee_smith
Happy belated Birthday greetings, dear thou. May the year ahead be filled with surprises as sweet as your 3 birthday cakes. Wishing you safe travels & business successes wherever you go.
Andrew 62
Belated B'Day wishes ...
seems you can have your cake and eat it too
Yasmin de light
Happy Belated Birthday wishes dear Thou. That carrot cake looks absolutely delicious - one of my favourite cakes. The other two treats sound delicious too. How lucky you are to have such thoughtful and well wishing friends and family. I hope you had a good celebration and were able to catch your plane on time after the heavy indulgences of this feast of cakes he he he.
Wishing you a very happy and safe travelling fun my friend : ))
Eyemdreaming
I think you've got them all right where you want them...three different friends thinkng you like three different favorites. Well done my friend!
And Happy Birthday too!
娜 娜☂Nana
Enjoy Your Happy Life!! ：)
We are still alive,
Whether pain or sorrow .
Steve Taylor (Photography)
So well decorated