My birthday giveaway

 9 September 2013, Monday


Well, birthday or not, I still had to work. It's nothing special to me. I went marketing as usual in the morning. Then I cooked lunch for us. After lunch, I went to my husband's shop as usual at 12pm. 

Then my usual work started..being a cashier and a clerk. I thought the boss had forgotten about my birthday. Surprisingly, he whispered into my ear, 'Happy Birthday!'

Later I became an accountant plus treasurer. Writing cheques and handling cash. While handling the cash, the boss was beside me and he passed a stack of cash to me. He said, 'For you!'

Oh, that was nice! I can use it to exchange some pounds..Thank you, boss!

In the evening, I went back for my dinner. After dinner, I went back to the shop and I did something to commemorate my birthday. I had a giveaway. Those tumblers were extras from the Dutch Lady Milk Powder Free Gifts. I gave away 12 tumblers. Only one recipient was not there as I just gave it to her aunt.

Of all the recipients, I love this little girl. She was pestering her mum to buy this and that. The mum said that her girl could buy everything from the shop if she could. I had a good laugh! Never mind..after all, she's going to be my future customer!

When my girl in UK was around, she used to buy birthday cakes for me. So this time, I thought I wouldn't be getting any cake. But to my surprise, my little girl bought a cake for me! Thank you my girl!

So only my boy, my girl and I were at the living room celebrating my birthday after I came back from work late at night.


Comments

  1. Twilight ManSeptember 10, 2013 at 1:06 AM

    Aha!! Your boss did not forget your birthday! He gave you a stack of notes.... it must be some 5 figure sum!!!! Lucky you!!

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    1. wennSeptember 10, 2013 at 1:10 AM

      yes, he remembered and he didn't know what to get for me so giving cash was easier for him..

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  2. Twilight ManSeptember 10, 2013 at 1:08 AM

    You even had merit making on your birthday to give away some gifts! That will bring you abundance of blessings in return! This practice is quite common in Thailand.

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    1. wennSeptember 10, 2013 at 1:11 AM

      oh really? I just wanted to do something to commemorate my birthday.

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    2. Twilight ManSeptember 10, 2013 at 1:14 AM

      You have the good instinct and good heart always!

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    3. wennSeptember 10, 2013 at 1:16 AM

      oh just love to see kids smiling away..
      they made me happy..

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  3. Twilight ManSeptember 10, 2013 at 1:13 AM

    In your ealier post, I was a bit sad that you celebrated your birthday alone.... I kena fooled lah. It was so good that your kids were with you!!! I am sure you were the happiest mummy that night!

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    1. wennSeptember 10, 2013 at 1:15 AM

      oh no..that miserable cupcake is meant for my post!
      yes, I was happy!

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  4. Henry LeeSeptember 10, 2013 at 2:09 AM

    that's so nice of ur boss! One big stack of money weih!

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  5. 煒霖September 10, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    Nice!!! Good to have someone remember your birthday, is a sweet thing!!! =]

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    1. wennSeptember 10, 2013 at 11:21 AM

      yes, it's nice for people to remember our special days!

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  6. linaSeptember 10, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    Well, guess it turned out to be a special day after all. :)

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  7. [SK]September 10, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    how sweet of your boss to whisper "happy birthday" in your ears when you were busy working.. nah, this shows he still remembers your birthday and then give you a stack of money to use!! sweet and practical i'd say~~ :)

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    1. wennSeptember 10, 2013 at 11:22 AM

      yes, I was thinking he must had forgotten and I wouldn't forgive him for that! But he remembered!

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  8. [SK]September 10, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    ah, nice move to giveaway something on your birthday!! that would certainly earn you more good karma credit.. and look, your girl bought you a cake to celebrate too, how nice!! thought a working birthday, but i guess you certainly had a great day on your very special day :)

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    1. wennSeptember 10, 2013 at 11:24 AM

      First time I did that so it's so nice to see those kids smiling..
      They made me smiled too..and I had a birthday cake which I thought I wouldn't be getting this year!
      Indeed it's a special day!

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  9. ReanaclaireSeptember 10, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    So nice of your boss! As SK said, sweet and practical :)

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    1. wennSeptember 10, 2013 at 11:00 PM

      yes, very practical as I could use the money for my own purpose..

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  10. HayleySeptember 10, 2013 at 3:28 PM

    Hi wenn! I am back!! Got miss me? :p

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    1. HayleySeptember 10, 2013 at 3:30 PM

      I notice you changed the template a bit, nice!
      And your little girl is so sweet, that's a lovely cake!

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    2. wennSeptember 10, 2013 at 11:02 PM

      yea, missed you..
      the girl is so lovely and the cake was yummy..

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  11. "ME N MY MILLION DOLLAR"September 10, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    I was lucky to walked in here on your Birthday. Thoughtful Husband there and 'A very Happy Birthday To You',

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  12. Willie a.k.a ReptozSeptember 10, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    Hi Wenn,
    If you are nice to your customers, your shop will definitely become the most popular shop in town and that girl will be one of your customers. Huhu!

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  13. Willie a.k.a ReptozSeptember 10, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    Oh! Happy birthday to you!

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  14. Somewhere in SingaporeSeptember 10, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    Nice of your hubby ya... hehe...

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  15. Small KucingSeptember 10, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    at least your boss remember your birthday la :) After married so long some would oppsss...

    She is sure one very pretty customer

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    1. wennSeptember 10, 2013 at 11:04 PM

      well, maybe when he gets older, he might forget..

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  16. munSeptember 11, 2013 at 12:35 AM

    Hello Wenn,

    Here's wishing you again Happy Belated Birthday! As always you are so nice to your customers by giving them free gifts to celebrate your birthday.

    So romantic lah your boss, to whisper in your ears, happy birthday. Your little girl is all grown up now, taking over her elder sister's place to buy you your birthday cake. You are indeed blessed to celebrate your birthday with your children.

    Good night. Sweet dreams!

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    1. wennSeptember 11, 2013 at 8:35 AM

      Thanks, Mun!
      Yea, it's good to know that my spouse and kids remembered my birthday!

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  17. Agnes CF LeeSeptember 11, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    So nice to receive cash as birthday present..

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