I am sorry

I know I have not been a good daughter. More often than not, I am more concerned with my own life rather than with my parents'. Giving home allowance on time each month was the 'best' thing i think i ever did for them.. but it turned out to be a bad thing, as i wrongly made myself believe that i have been a good daughter as such, neglecting the basic respect that i should have for them.

Today my Dad slapped me for the first time ever since I can remember. Because I interrupted in an argument between him and my mum and I raised my voice. I always side with my mum because she is always the tolerant one giving in, and my Dad is someone who never thinks he is wrong. And me, being me, always step in to help my mum, and many times raised my voice in order to bring my point across to my dad. I think today i overdid it.

I am not angry or upset. Instead, it was a wake up call. Whatever it is, whether right or wrong, a daughter should never shout at his dad. and i did it too many times. I took it for granted that others can tolerate that temper of mine, and today i tested the limits of that threshold.

Today I also hugged my dad for the first time ever since I can remember. And I told him I am sorry..

There is no way i am going back to assurance. Never. Not even for one month.

oh yea, not forgeting to mention...

i got a wii fit from my dear this year!

who wants to play!!!

How i spent my day:

Went to the gym for an hour.
Had lunch with Angela at this korean restaurant at Square 2 (Novena).
IPL at Goldhill Plaza.
Went shopping (alone) at Orchard - bought a pair of earrings (love it!), Clarins hydrating serum (Clarins products are really good, even my facial therapist said my skin improved hehe), a Zara skirt, blue sleeveless top.
Wanted to take a bus home from the bus stop outside the Thai embassy and saw that they were having a Thai bazaar, so went in to walk one round. Bought a bag for work at $10 and a beaded ring for my mum. five bucks only! and she likes it! Saw a silver ring which i really like but it costs $45, so decided to give it a pass (still struggling whether to go back and buy).
Had dinner with family at home.

24 years have passed, and birthday ain't as exciting and special anymore. Its just like another day of the year, isn' it?
No longer need to specifcally have a good meal with family on this day, because it should really be done on any other day, you don't need an occasion for it.
And missing birthday wishes from some supposedly good friends? Well, people who wish you doesn't mean they really care (they may just probably got a reminder from facebook or friendster). And people who didn't wish (forgot or whatever) may still probably be the ones who will be there when u need them.

So whats so important about birthday anyway? There are so many other more significant occasions to celebrate.

I very well enjoyed today on my own =)
if only i had more money to shop. hahahaha.