so we, the girls, celebrated WL’s birthday tonight (tuesday), though her birthday is officially the 8th July. we all gathered at the small round tables at the place we always meet and hang out, maccas at pw. despite the dowdy venue (i suppose it won’t be on anyone’s list to hold their birthday celebration unless you’re a 3 year old, but then again, when company’s great, what else matters, right?), it was lovely to have everyone (almost; AG couldn’t make it) present. we had our share of burgers and fries and washed them down with coke + iced lemon tea over flowing conversation, and then sang very loudly when a heart-shaped chocolate cake came out. no one remembered to bring a camera, and we had to constantly shield the cake with the box from the fan blowing out the candles, but it was all about why we were there.
it was a simple no-frills affair, which exactly reflects WL to a T. she’s an easy-going person with a great laugh, and i love her for who she is. her determination and tenacity when at work inspires me, and despite her goodnatured laughs that lights up her face appears so very often, she balances nicely with a wonderful sense of practicality and maturity. she is one person of great character, i think, and has admirable qualities.
happy birthday, babe. it is an honour to be part of your life.
