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Oh no here comes the big Three oh!

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Shruti Acharya | May 6, 2010 | 35 Comments

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It’s official, I am 30 – and might I say this has been the best birthday I have ever had. I have never felt more loved by my friends and family than I do right this moment. It is a glorious, heart-warming feeling that has made me truly grateful and ridiculously happy.

 
I was feeling rather dull at the thought of being sick on my bday. No party, no booze, no Yummilicious food.. and an almost sinking feeling of no presents too! Cos I knew hubby’s plans were all derailed when i had to be admitted.

With that glum thought, I returned home after taking my IV shot at 8.. n since we always celebrate at 5th midnight I suggested to my sis that we should just buy a cake n get it over with. We could all party some other time.

We cut the cake at midnight
cake
 
 
Then the cards arrived ..
cards
 
 
then a present, then another and then another – a total 30 gifts – each a unique wish for me. I’ll stop typing and let the pics do all the talking.
 
Wish 1: Fly high – yet make time time to smell the roses
1
 
 
Wish 2: Capture ur favorite moments
2
 
 
Wish 3: 2 hearts beating as 1
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Wish 4: Be a fashion diva
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Wish 5. U are great. Don’t ever forget that.
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Wish 6: Be sweet forever
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Wish 7: Relive ur happy childhood moments
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Wish 8: Relax, Destress, Rejuvenate
8

Wish 9: Pamper yourself
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Wish 10: Cuddle
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Wish 11: Go think up a billion dollar idea
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Wish 12: Smile
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Wish 13: Sing and dance your favorite tunes
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Wish 14: Romance
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Wish 15,16,17: Have fun. Dress up.
15 16 17
 
Wish 18: Something to hug when i’m not around
18
 
Wish 19, 20: Write a love letter
19 20
 
Wish 21: Something for you and lil P
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Wish 22: Stay Inspired
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Wish 23, 24: Love
23 24
 
Wish 25: Shine in the setting sun like a pearl upon the ocean
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Wish 26 : Hold me close
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Wish 27: Shine
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Wish 28: Enjoy every second
28
 
Wish 29: Look at the whole picture
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Wish 30: Happiness is like perfume, You can’t give it away without getting a little on yourself.
30
 
Ahhh Bliss! 🙂
 
To Sphoo: I know this could not have been pulled off without your help. Thank you for making this birthday something that I will never ever forget.
 
To all others: Thank you for the lovely wishes posted here, on FB, sent via sms and emails. You guys rock!

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About Shruti Acharya

Shruti is a writer, photographer, DIY lover, passionate homemaker, and the chief dreamer at ArtsyCraftsyMom.com . Shruti lives in Bangalore, India with her husband and daughter. She loves showcasing fun art activities, crafts for kids, celebrations, childrens books & all the craziness that is India.

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  1. Avatar of ShankariShankari says

    May 6, 2010 at 4:16 pm

    Wow! Now, how do I show this post to H.. *wondering…*

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  2. Avatar of Lavanya SriramLavanya Sriram says

    May 6, 2010 at 5:51 pm

    wow !!!!! 30 gifts !!! wonderful !!! A very happy birthday !!!

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  3. Avatar of ChitraChitra says

    May 6, 2010 at 5:56 pm

    Sweet! Sounds like you had a wonderful b’day. Belated returns of the day 🙂

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  4. Avatar of Momo's MaMomo's Ma says

    May 6, 2010 at 6:49 pm

    a brilliant idea and execution. happy 30th bde n have a great year ahead, healthwise, wealth wise and all other wise.

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  5. Avatar of Pooh!Pooh! says

    May 6, 2010 at 3:28 pm

    What a wonderful array! Happy birthday again

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  6. Avatar of ukmadukmad says

    May 6, 2010 at 3:45 pm

    30 gifts awesome stuff shruti

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  7. Avatar of MiMMiM says

    May 6, 2010 at 3:52 pm

    happy birthday 30! going by all the fun,presents and love you should have turned 90:-)

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  8. Avatar of MindfulMeandererMindfulMeanderer says

    May 6, 2010 at 4:12 pm

    @pooh: N yay!! i got a camera 🙂
    @udu: I know!!! I’m still stumped.
    @MiM: Lol. :p I was really jittery abt 30.. so hubby went extra special this time.

    Reply
  9. Avatar of MonikaMonika says

    May 6, 2010 at 4:59 pm

    awesome…. wow wow I am going to bring N to the laptop now and make him read this

    happy birthday once again

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  10. Avatar of Average JaneAverage Jane says

    May 6, 2010 at 5:19 pm

    Happy birthday! Enjoy the pampering. 🙂

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  11. Avatar of The Double Inverted CommasThe Double Inverted Commas says

    May 6, 2010 at 5:23 pm

    Wow! And a happy belated birthday!!!!!

    Oh this is so lovely. I hope and pray that my 30th birthday is like this too!

    Reply
  12. Avatar of NithyaNithya says

    May 6, 2010 at 5:31 pm

    Wow.. Thats a lovely birthday indeed.. Wish you loads and loads of love and excitement in the years coming dear.. 🙂

    Awesome gifts.. They all look so pretty.

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  13. Avatar of SandsSands says

    May 6, 2010 at 5:44 pm

    Happy b’day. Such lovely and thoughtful gifts!

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  14. Avatar of MindfulMeandererMindfulMeanderer says

    May 6, 2010 at 6:52 pm

    @Shankari: give me email ids n i’ll forward them this post :p
    @monika: Thanks:) hehe N’s not going to b very pleased.
    @AJ: Thanks 🙂 Feels great.
    @DIC: still a long way for u to b thinking abt 30 rt??

    @nithya: Thanks dear. ya n they were thoughtfully chosen. makes me feel special 🙂
    @sands & lavanya: Thanks. 🙂
    @Chitra: Howdu. sakkat maja maadidvi. Nindu next year tane?

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  15. Avatar of MindfulMeandererMindfulMeanderer says

    May 6, 2010 at 6:53 pm

    @momo’s mom: thats such a lovely wish. Thank you. 🙂

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  16. Avatar of ArundhatiArundhati says

    May 6, 2010 at 7:04 pm

    WOW!!! There are guys like this?! And this even after years of marriage? I’m going to love S’ reaction, or maybe I just won’t bother to show him, whats the point 🙂

    Happy Birthday!!! I’m sure you will get better faster now 🙂 I’m so glad you had a lovely day, I hope the year is even better

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  17. Avatar of dishadisha says

    May 7, 2010 at 2:09 am

    Happy happy birthday to a happy happy girl 🙂

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  18. Avatar of B o oB o o says

    May 6, 2010 at 9:20 pm

    Happy Biirthday Shruti! Wow at the gifts! Hats off to your Hubby! So sweet. Welcome to the good side of the 30s, btw! 😉

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  19. Avatar of lostworldlostworld says

    May 7, 2010 at 4:42 am

    Ushoooh!!!!!Lucky woman.. That’s the best birthday ever. I’m guessing the happy feeling is gonna stay for some months now. Lovely thoughtful gifts all. Happy birthday again 🙂

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  20. Avatar of SwaramSwaram says

    May 7, 2010 at 5:36 am

    Wowwww! That ws an awesome bday u had Shruti 🙂
    Hats off to P and S for pulling this off 🙂

    Reply
  21. Avatar of SwaramSwaram says

    May 7, 2010 at 5:36 am

    N u got a camera .. nw we cn c something on the decor blog too no 🙂

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  22. Avatar of MindfulMeandererMindfulMeanderer says

    May 7, 2010 at 3:26 am

    @arundhati: Don’t show it but do mention. They get the hint.. if hints don’t work, demand.. n if that fails too, threaten :p
    @Boo: Thanks 🙂 I was very jittery abt being 30.. But looking at all u cool moms I’m inspired 🙂
    @Disha: yes very happy-happy 😀

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  23. Avatar of ShilpaShilpa says

    May 7, 2010 at 4:35 am

    Thats a really line up of gifts 🙂
    Happy b’day 🙂

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  24. Avatar of newmumontheblocknewmumontheblock says

    May 7, 2010 at 5:20 am

    Happy Birthday! Have a fabulous year ahead 🙂 And what a wonderful array of gifts! Hope you have many more such wonderful bdays.

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  25. Avatar of MindfulMeandererMindfulMeanderer says

    May 7, 2010 at 8:33 am

    @swaram: ya camera is here 🙂 but ideas are gone.. LOL. let me try.
    @shilpa: yes. Thanks.
    @lostworld: Yup.. its going to last atleast till nov. 🙂
    @newmomontheblock: Thank you 🙂

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  26. Avatar of VidyaVidya says

    May 7, 2010 at 9:38 am

    Wish you a very happy birthday Shruti! Have been following your Artsy-Craftsy initiative for a while and you are doing a great job!

    Want to register this time but am all nervous and sweaty..

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  27. Avatar of PriyaPriya says

    May 7, 2010 at 10:20 am

    Wow..one wonderful b’day you’ve had!
    Have fun with all the goodies :).. wishing you have a great year ahead!!

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  28. Avatar of MindfulMeandererMindfulMeanderer says

    May 7, 2010 at 10:30 am

    @vidya: 🙂 we r here to hold ur hand.. y fear? 🙂 welcome here.
    @priya: thank you.

    Reply
  29. Avatar of SmrutiSmruti says

    May 7, 2010 at 11:46 am

    How awesome!!!! I cannot imagine what the 50th birthday would be like 🙂 May you have a loooooooong life and celebrate many such birthdays

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  30. Avatar of UmaUma says

    May 9, 2010 at 1:04 pm

    Wow! That must have been wonderful! Imagine unwrapping 30 items one by one! A very happy birthday to you again…

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  31. Avatar of shalini chandakshalini chandak says

    May 10, 2010 at 4:04 am

    Wow! Its awesome to have such a family who plan so much for your birthdays.

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  32. Avatar of MindfulMeandererMindfulMeanderer says

    May 10, 2010 at 12:24 pm

    @smruti: haha! 🙂 50th bday is far away! Thank you for leaving a comment and for the wishes.
    @Uma: The best part was my sis n hubby unwrapped each gift.. I had a cannula ( IV ) in my hand. It was soo much fun..
    @shalini 🙂 each person has a different way of showing their affection. special occasions demand special attention 😀

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  33. Avatar of Avanti SanéAvanti Sané says

    May 11, 2010 at 2:35 pm

    Happy Birthday again…and wow…such thoughtful 30 gifts…you are lucky to have such great family and friends 🙂 God bless!

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  34. Avatar of starry eyedstarry eyed says

    May 12, 2010 at 4:41 am

    OOooh…belated birthday wishes! Lovely to see all the wishes n gifts!

    Reply
  35. Avatar of MindfulMeandererMindfulMeanderer says

    May 12, 2010 at 6:51 am

    @starry & avanti: Thanks 🙂

    Reply

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