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
Then the cards arrived ..
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
Wish 2: Capture ur favorite moments
Wish 3: 2 hearts beating as 1
Wish 4: Be a fashion diva
Wish 5. U are great. Don’t ever forget that.
Wish 6: Be sweet forever
Wish 7: Relive ur happy childhood moments
Wish 8: Relax, Destress, Rejuvenate
Wish 9: Pamper yourself
Wish 10: Cuddle
Wish 11: Go think up a billion dollar idea
Wish 12: Smile
Wish 13: Sing and dance your favorite tunes
Wish 14: Romance
Wish 15,16,17: Have fun. Dress up.
Wish 18: Something to hug when i’m not around
Wish 19, 20: Write a love letter
Wish 21: Something for you and lil P
Wish 22: Stay Inspired
Wish 23, 24: Love
Wish 25: Shine in the setting sun like a pearl upon the ocean
Wish 26 : Hold me close
Wish 27: Shine
Wish 28: Enjoy every second
Wish 29: Look at the whole picture
Wish 30: Happiness is like perfume, You can’t give it away without getting a little on yourself.
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!
Wow! Now, how do I show this post to H.. *wondering…*
wow !!!!! 30 gifts !!! wonderful !!! A very happy birthday !!!
Sweet! Sounds like you had a wonderful b’day. Belated returns of the day 🙂
a brilliant idea and execution. happy 30th bde n have a great year ahead, healthwise, wealth wise and all other wise.
What a wonderful array! Happy birthday again
30 gifts awesome stuff shruti
happy birthday 30! going by all the fun,presents and love you should have turned 90:-)
@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.
awesome…. wow wow I am going to bring N to the laptop now and make him read this
happy birthday once again
Happy birthday! Enjoy the pampering. 🙂
Wow! And a happy belated birthday!!!!!
Oh this is so lovely. I hope and pray that my 30th birthday is like this too!
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.
Happy b’day. Such lovely and thoughtful gifts!
@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?
@momo’s mom: thats such a lovely wish. Thank you. 🙂
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
Happy happy birthday to a happy happy girl 🙂
Happy Biirthday Shruti! Wow at the gifts! Hats off to your Hubby! So sweet. Welcome to the good side of the 30s, btw! 😉
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 🙂
Wowwww! That ws an awesome bday u had Shruti 🙂
Hats off to P and S for pulling this off 🙂
N u got a camera .. nw we cn c something on the decor blog too no 🙂
@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 😀
Thats a really line up of gifts 🙂
Happy b’day 🙂
Happy Birthday! Have a fabulous year ahead 🙂 And what a wonderful array of gifts! Hope you have many more such wonderful bdays.
@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 🙂
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..
Wow..one wonderful b’day you’ve had!
Have fun with all the goodies :).. wishing you have a great year ahead!!
@vidya: 🙂 we r here to hold ur hand.. y fear? 🙂 welcome here.
@priya: thank you.
How awesome!!!! I cannot imagine what the 50th birthday would be like 🙂 May you have a loooooooong life and celebrate many such birthdays
Wow! That must have been wonderful! Imagine unwrapping 30 items one by one! A very happy birthday to you again…
Wow! Its awesome to have such a family who plan so much for your birthdays.
@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 😀
Happy Birthday again…and wow…such thoughtful 30 gifts…you are lucky to have such great family and friends 🙂 God bless!
OOooh…belated birthday wishes! Lovely to see all the wishes n gifts!
@starry & avanti: Thanks 🙂