The " Turning 21 " Post

Couple of days ago i turned 21, On the 7th of september. The mere idea of turning 21 used to run chills through my spine. I never wanted to turn 21, i never wanted to grow up, i never wanted to be held responsible for acting all mature and responsible, and i sure as hell did not look the part. But turning 21 was inevitbale.

A week ago, and just a few days before the big day, a good friend of mine asked me what was the best gift i ever got from someone on a birthday. Surprisingly enough, i couldnt think of anything. Dont get me wrong, i recieved some amazing presents from friends, very special ones too, But i couldnt recall a single gift i got that i absolutly went crazy and speechless for. Well not until my last birthday at least ;)

At midnight, i recieved tons of wishes from friends and family, but what came after that was quite astonishing. please forgive me if i dont do it justice trying to describe it. Next day in university, i was sitting at my desk with my headphones on, trying to make sense of one of Richard Roger's buidings, when all of a sudden one of my collegues patted me on the back and told me that the professor is holding a meeting in the critique room. I got up, took my sketchbook and a pencil and headed towards the room, when all of a sudden i see bright candlelights and a friend trying to document my reactioin. I just SCREAMED! They all sang happy birthday, with my professors, which i thought was increadibly sweet. I was completely speechless. I also recieved a beautiful gift from my good friend hammad. Thank you dear :)

The rest of the day was sort of quite; the big day was planned for friday. Although i did recieve a fantanstic camera from one of my friends. You see i was never the one to be trusted with a camera, and hence this camera was not only a gift, it was proof that someone FINALLY trusts me with an electronic deivce. lol. I came back home, shocked to see a Golden frame-like object with a bright red ribbon next to my door. i hurridly opened my door took the frame and ripped of the wrapping paper. And there it was, the answer to my friends question. The One and only gift that made my heart jump so rapidly i thought it was going to explode. The only gift i got that i didnt ask for and didnt need. It was a collage of Me and my friends pictures, sorted out soo beautifuly on a painting canvas. I almost cried, Literally.

Friday, The big day. I arranged for a limo to come pick us up at my place around 6pm. By 6:30 the limo was still not here, and i wasnt even ready. 3aloosh my friend was getting dressed with me and tried to stall me, so by the time my other friends arrived, surprisingly the limo did too. I went in, shocked by the scene. My friends, totally pimped the car, Looking all gorgeous. We sat in, Danced till our bodies ached and made complete fools of ourselves. Not to mention having a nasty cake fight :P .. The night was BEYOND amazing. I used to think i knew what fun was, God i had No F***ing idea. It was incredible. I got great gifts too, mostly cash from family, but i also got a beautiful braclet, a swarovski key chain, a great collection of body creams and soaps.

I will never forget this birthday. Thank you all. My greatest friends: Noora, Noura, M. 3aloosh, My university friends, And other great friends ( You know who you are) ;)

I love you guys


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