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Hi steemit community,

Life sometimes gives you surprise corners you didn't even know you were turning,and when that happens, ohh! the feeling is something else.

An hour after my birthday passed this year,I was feeling fine, kind of used to the quiet "happy birthday" messages, the small gifts, the usual expectations. I told myself: maybe this year too won't be different.
Birthdays have always been soft for me, never loud. I don't always expect much, because,well.. I've never had one of those surprise moments where you walk in and everyone is there, or something big happens just for you. But this time, it happened.
And even though it wasn't expensive, it hit me in ways I didn't know I needed

To be honest, I've never really gotten any grand surprise before on my birthday. You know those movie style surprises with ballons, cake, friends jumping out yelling "Happy Birthday!" Yeah, that's not been my story. But this year? It was different. And for me, it meant something.

This year, I didn't expect anything.
No planning, no hint of celebration, no anticipation. I was just grateful for life and hoping the day would go smoothly. But somehow,life reminded me that even the simplest acts can mean the world.

It was my landlord of all people that surprised me. Yes, not a best friend, not a partner, my landlord. He took me out, bought me things, not just one or two, but plenty. I was honestly shocked. I kept thinking, " How did I get this lucky?" Yes see, it's not just about what he bought, it's about the thought behind it. Someone remembered me, and made the effort to make my day special.

That day made me think deeply. I realized people may not always show love the way you expect, but when the time comes,the ones who truly care will show up. And when they do, it sticks with you.

Honestly,I didn't even expect much for my birthday. I've never had a proper birthday surprise before.
Nothing loud, nothing planned with balloons or cake waiting for me. Most times,I just pray,wear something nice, post a picture and go about my day.

But this year felt different. I wasn't even something huge, but about the people who showed up in their own little ways. Some of my friends called me and wished me a happy birthday. My family also called, hearing their voices alone made me smile. And the sweetest part?
Some of my male friends actually sent me money. I wasn't even expecting it, but the fact that they thought of me meant a lot.

I appreciate every single thing.

I may not have had cake or crowd shouting "surprise"! In my face, but I had people who remembered me and made an effort to show love and that means everything to me.

This whole experience remind me that love comes in different ways. Sometimes it's in a phone call. Sometimes it's in a short text.
Sometimes it's in a transfer alert with the message"Happy Birthday 💜."
And sometimes, it's just in the fact that someone remembered.

SO to everyone who reached out to me that day. Thank you,it may have seemed small to you, but it made my day. And to anyone reading this who didn't get the kind of surprise they hoped for on their birthday.
I feel you. I know how it feels to expect something, and nothing really happens. But trust me, your time will come. You're not forgotten.

Next time,I also want to be intentional about surprising people I care about, even if it's just a simple gift to make them feel seen.
Because at the end of the day, it's the little things that stay with us.

That's what my birthday this year taught me.

Thank you for reading my post!

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