As I said in my Facebook status, I'm not an easy person to surprise because I usually organize these things. Plus with my low EQ and CSI investigative skills combined, I tend to ruin surprises.
But today (pretending that I wrote this on the 26th since the feeling and high is still fresh) was different. I did not suspect anything. I did not expect anything. I did not ruin anything (well, I almost did but they lured me into their "trap").
I was already contented with my all meat platter dinner party with the only 4 people available tonight. I was at a new place, was spending my birthday with great friends and I got free pudding ala mode to cap off my night.
But Siena insisted we do videoke. I was touched that she wanted to fulfill my original birthday wish but I don't see the point of doing it when half the people I was with were leaving in an hour anyway. Besides, I already splurged on lamb chops and baby back ribs that spending more to sing my lungs out seemed unappealing.
Then my new talent, Concon, "called a friend" from Beat who unbelievably (thinking about now it was really too good to be true) gave us free room. Who would say no to that?
So we go up Beat Karaoke Bar, entered a dark Room B then lo and behold, I was greeted by screaming girls with paper crowns and masks and a cupcake with a lighted candle (which I provided, by the way -- but that's another story). The people I wanted to spend my birthday with were there.
It took me a full minute though to process what just happened. I felt like I was stripped off my can-never-be-surprised powers but it felt so awesome I almost cried. I felt a lump in my throat but it just never came out.
So this is how it feels to be surprised. *huge smile*
Footnote:
God showed me how much He loves me through my wonderful friends. I felt Him when my they made time for me, I felt Him when they were willing to spend for me, I felt Him when they made me feel special. And that is exactly what I am in God. Special because I am the King's princess.
But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. (John 1:12 NLT)