Today is my birthday, and at first I thought I would not say anything at all. I usually keep things to myself, but I told myself that even if I do not post on Instagram, I would still mark the day here on my blog. Today matters to me. I was born on this day, and that is not something I take lightly. It is a reminder that my life has meaning and that I am grateful to be here.
I have lived through disappointment and moments when things did not go as planned. I have also experienced victories, growth, and quiet achievements that shaped who I am becoming. Looking back, every part of my journey has led me to this day, and for that I am sincerely thankful to God and to everyone who has played a role in my life, whether near or far.
Today I am off work, and I am choosing rest, reflection, and peace. A birthday, to me, is about slowing down, appreciating messages from those who remember, and sharing a little of my day as it unfolds. I will also be sharing another post about my birthday moments, and I would be glad to hear your guesses about how I might spend the day, alongside your kind wishes.
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For my birthday outfit, I wore a beautiful yellow dress, but you know what? I changed into a black outfit before we entered the boat to Loch Leven Castle. If there’s one thing I really look good in, it’s yellow—I mean, you all told me, and I appreciate your words.
As part of my birthday wish list was to spend most of my time in nature, we also went to two more castles the next day. One I have shared with you is Newark Castle, and the other one I have not shared on the blog yet, but the name is Bothwell Castle. And guess what? My partner already made reservations—we are finally visiting the most visited castle and the most talked-about city in Scotland: Edinburgh Castle.
I have been to Edinburgh several times, but you know what? I’ve taken photos in front of the castle, but I have never entered it. I mean, look at me—I was like, “£22 just to enter a castle?” But I give it to them—even the view in front of the castle is amazing. But now that we are members of histroc scotland walla we get to enter for free isnt that lovely? yes it is.
My partner and I have decided to read about locations before we visit them, so no more learning about everything on sight and then reading more about it later to share. He said he wants to know the must-sees and understand everything while touring the locations we travel to.
We have to travel to Edinburgh after attending church, and the drive should be about one hour. After church, get a bite, and then start heading out this Sunday. I can’t wait to share the photos with you all.
This birthday morning, I woke up with a bit of a tummy upset, probably from enjoying too many groundnuts yesterday. But after that first little episode, I felt much better and immediately started dancing and thanking God for this amazing journey of life. I prayed and sang praises. God has been so incredibly faithful to me, I can't even begin to tell you all. I am living proof that God is good and that He loves us. My heart is overflowing with joy! Some people are spending their birthdays in hospital beds, others are surrounded by loved ones but can't even speak, some aren't even aware of what's happening around them. But here I am! I don't take this for granted for a single moment. My heart is filled with so much joy. I know heaven has blessed this earth with me, and I know heaven is rejoicing with me today. I know God is smiling because His daughter is here, serving Him. I thank God for my life. I come from a family that is stable and deeply rooted in God's word. God placed me in that family, and I believe it's one of the greatest gifts He's given me. I am so thankful. God is truly wonderful, and He has given me so much that I can't even begin to express it all. Please join me in thanking God for the gift of life—a life of productivity, a life filled with love and heavenly protection. No evil can touch me.
Dancing to music, I dressed up, completely overwhelmed with joy and gratitude. It's truly God's grace that has sustained me. My partner couldn't contain his joy either. He started dancing and put on a new shirt and jeans to celebrate my birthday. We headed out to get Greggs, but we also brought along my birthday rice that he made last night. After that, we went for a trip to Loch Leven, and I spent my birthday surrounded by nature. If you've seen my birthday wishlist, you'll know that I also wanted to get my hair done in a particular style, and I did. I'll be sharing more about Loch Leven soon, but for now, enjoy these photos. And if you noticed my heels, my partner also bought them for me as part of my birthday gift, and I wore them with my favorite yellow dress from Shein. I just want to thank God for a beautiful birthday that went so smoothly. I'm so glad I received wishes from my family. My parents are especially happy, and I'm just filled with joy. It's amazing how much joy I feel today. Honestly, God is indeed faithful. Happy birthday to me and to everyone born today. God bless you all.
Putting this list together with so much love and happiness, because for me, it's always the little big things that matter most. I've decided to create a birthday list this year, and topping it off is:
Answered prayers: Topping my list are answered prayers. Time to celebrate answered prayers. I have a list of requests I've brought to God, and I know without a doubt He's responded. Please join me in praising Him for His faithfulness.
Nature Reserves: Visiting some Nature Reserves. I'd absolutely love to visit at least two (or even three!). I'm working on a birthday itinerary, and the ones I'm planning to see are Loch Leven, Inversnaid Nature Reserve, and Black Devon Wetlands. My RSPB membership will make it super easy, too. I might even spend my birthday in a nature reserve – not sure yet.
Roxy 60's Style Retro Five In One Record Player System: I am totally eyeing this Roxy 5-in-1 Music System! I've always wanted a record player; I just love them, hahahahha, don't ask me why – I don't know, but I do. I love that it perfectly blends retro 60s style with modern tech like Bluetooth, plus I can finally play all my old vinyl and CDs. The ability to convert records to MP3s is a huge bonus too! This one is by Not On The High St.
I want to wish myself a happy birthday. It has been an incredible journey with God leading me every step of the way. Today, I woke up to my birthday decorations done by my partner. It was lovely, and I am so grateful.
Well, as the birthday girl, I did a little big photo shoot, which I am so happy to share with you all.
Here is a prayer for me:
God has lifted me, and my light in this new season will be so bright that it will reach across nations. God will continue to guide me on every step. I will only smile and be so happy that I will not know what it feels like to feel pain. I also ask that any business I lay my hands on in this new season of my life will flourish so much that people will start asking questions. My new season will be about God, wealth, making heaven, and perfect health. Amen.
Creating magical moments and cherishing blessings
Hey everyone! I hope you all had an amazing weekend. First things first, I want to give a thanks to God Almighty for blessing us with a fantastic weekend.
So, guess what? My partner's birthday was on Saturday, and I had a super cool surprise planned for him. I ordered this awesome package from Temu, and I was a little worried that it wouldn't arrive in time. But, being the proactive person I am, I ordered it well in advance and even reached out to
Temu to see if they could speed up the delivery. And you know what? They totally came through! They assured me that my package would be treated as a top priority, and that made me really happy.
A big shoutout to the amazing team at Temu for coming through and delivering my parcel early, just in time for his birthday. Seriously, they saved the day! By the way, if you haven't checked out my Temu Babie finds on YouTube, you totally should. They have some awesome stuff that might come in handy for you too.
So, two days before the big day, I went to the card factory and grabbed two happy birthday balloons, filled with helium because, well, who doesn't love those floating balloons? I also picked up a card and a cute decorative bow to attach to the cake table knife to jazz up the presentation and make it look extra special.
I've gotta admit, I was pretty excited because it was my first time planning a surprise birthday. I really didn't want to mess it up, you know? I wanted to make sure everything was just right. About 5 hours before he was due to come back from work, I rushed out to get him some gifts. I was a bit confused about what to get, but I also made a quick pit stop at my favorite karaoke bar and booked a table for two.
Let me tell you about the whole decoration situation. I thought it would take me like an hour, but oh boy was I wrong! It ended up taking me over three hours. Turns out that decorating and pulling off a surprise like this is no joke. Shoutout to all those talented and brilliant people who offer decorative services. I have a newfound respect for them!
I had ordered an electric balloon pump to make things easier, but guess what? It totally failed me. The first balloon I tried to blow up with the pump just burst. The same thing happened with the second one because I wasn't doing it right or it wasn't the right type of balloon. So, I said, forget it and decided to blow them all up with my own mouth. Surprisingly, it was faster and more efficient. I was on a mission to finish everything before he got home, and I somehow managed to pull it off.
Yesterday, the 23rd of March 2022, was my little niece's birthday. I remember how many times she told me about her birthday. She told me what gifts she wanted for her birthday and what colour of cake she would love. She requested a pink cake, and I'm delighted I was able to fulfil her requests.
Her birthday fell on a school day, so she had to go to school, which is when I took advantage of the situation and decorated the living room so she could come home to a surprise. I am very pleased with how successfully I pulled it off. From colourful balloons to other birthday party decorations, she was overjoyed.
I was delighted to see her smile, and she seemed to like her gifts. My mother and two siblings joined us for the celebration. I pray that her smile never ends.
I happen to have understood love growing up with my little sister as my best friend. If I am asked to describe what love translates to me, I will say love is my Sister and Daddy. Seeing her grow in different aspects of her life brings joy to my heart each day. She is a brainbox on a journey to greater heights.
Happy Birthday, Dorcas Jacob. God is indeed great.
To a new beautiful and smooth beginning in my amazing life. Happy Birthday to me. God is faithful. I am so happy because God gave me a gift out of nowhere and I am yet to testify. I am a believer and a follower of Jesus Christ. I am a testimony and a product of a miracle-working God. In all, I want to let you all know that I am a product of God's grace and mercy. I am loved by God he is my everything.
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My look is very simple and comfortable.
Sneakers: Jessicabuurman
Pants: Newlook
Polo: Cropp Ukraine
Balloons from Special balloons were delivered to my doorstep.
Thank you for all the birthday wishes.
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Hi everyone, yea its my birthday. I am so happy and grateful to GOD for bringing me this far. Tho my birthday was on the 10th of June but On that day i was so busy with modeling lol. So today i decided to take some picture with the cake i told a friend to make. Really, just few people knew about my birthday. Some of my friends haven't sent me any message or even called to wish me a happy birthday up till now. Anyway thanks to those who wished me a happy birthday.
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