Coming of Age

Coming of age is a young person's transition from childhood to adulthood. The age at which this transition takes place varies in society, as does the nature of the transition. (Wikipedia).

8th August 2012 marked my Coming of Age Day! I'm officially an adult now, and I feel so blessed and thankful to embrace it with the presence of my loved ones. Although not everybody could be present and that we had so much extra food left, I enjoyed my day. 

To be honest, i didn't thought that I would have held a party for my 21st birthday, as a really shy and introvert person, I always thought that parties were only for the 'popular' persons and such. As such, I only started preparing for the day 1 month in advance. Without any help and suggestions from my family, I proceeded to do things myself.

Step 1:  I decided on Hort Park as I always thought that the place was quite pleasant and new. Booking was relatively easy with the internet. The staff from NParks were efficient and polite, so booking was a breeze. (: 

Step 2:The 21st birthday cake! I decided that I must have my own 2 tier cake for my 21st!! My cake was from Shiberty's Sweets, owned by blogger, Jessica. She was polite and honest in giving opinions for my cake. I enjoyed working with her :D It was not my original intention to design my own cake, the idea just came suddenly and wala, the cake was designed. haha..

Step 3: Food! As I have a list of Appointed Catering Companies provided by Hort Park which I could choose from. I didn't have much difficulties looking for catering companies. Food was also conveniently ordered via the internet. Four Seasons catering, the staff were not as polite, service was quite bearable though. It was just the office staff who was a slightly rude, but the staff who set up the buffet were fine. The food items were quite awesome too! :)

Step 3: I only managed to send out the invitations to my friends and family members 1 week before the big day. I've been busy at work because of the summer festival and such. I have poor time management. I decided on the theme hastily too.. LOL  

Step 4: Shopping for decorations/ party favors/ outfits & accessories 

This is when I finally receive help from my family, when things are finally coming together. We went to buy the decorations together from so many different place, from Bras Basah, Dhoby Ghaut, Buona Vista and West Coast. It was tiring!! *_* Not forgetting that we had to pack the party favors..

 

Step 5: On the big day!! Make up and hair- Last minute arrangements for me, and I'm glad that I could actually find shops who accept walk-ins. But actually, i regretted piling up so much make up and have such dramatic style for me hair.. I look ugly with make up, plus they cost a bomb :'(  Sigh, but there would be no more regrets as it is over.. 

My total damage on my bank account was about $1,300 excluding the costs of food and venue. I know right? I didn't know how I spent so much money either.. It's a mystery.. 

I enjoyed the party nonetheless despite the pathetic number of people who attended, and that I look horrible :'(  It'll add up to precious memory and as well as a constant reminder to be appreciative. Thank you all so much, I Love all of you!!
Picture time!!

Cake Cutting "ceremony"

My very own cake!! Designed by myself!

Balloon bursting activity!!

I'm so glad to see so many happy faces during the party and I hope that these people (who are my loved ones) would stay blessed and joyful always.

These awesome bunch of people have always been there for me through times of thick and thin. I am truly grateful for that and I never want to lose any of them!
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As an adult, I hope to improve to be a better person.
First, I'll try to improve my time management skills. I've been having a hard time managing work and my personal commitments. I hope that I can do better by improving my half-arsed performances through good time management skills.
Next, I hope to be more diligent
Then, I want to be more independent
Lastly, I want to more confident and have better interpersonal skills
I actually am feeling very lost upon stepping into adulthood. Not sure if it is due to the party or something. I've been working hard and busy with it for the past month, so after the party has ended, I've got nothing much to do.. Nonetheless,I hope that I can be a better me! ! And I kind of miss studying now after catching up and speaking to my friends :( But i'll have to continue the path which I chose myself. All the best to myself!