Many Happy Returns.... ;)
My phone started beeping as early as 1015hrs on 20 October, with the first Birthday wish from dear Joelene….her message read
“Knock? Knock? May I come into your world? I bring no flowers, no cakes, but wishes to keep you fresh, prayer to keep you happy and love to keep you smiling: Happy Birthday 2 u dear..(^_^) many more years to come”.
Next was from a Dear friend, Yip Wai at 2358hrs on 20 October, his message
“My dearest fren, today’s ur day 2 shine the brightest with all those bday candles. Hehe. Happy 21st bday for the 1st time (woo hoo!). Great happiness, wealth, health and gd cheer to u. God bless. HOPE THE 1ST TO WISH U! Haha!
(Try again David….you’re 2nd…ho ho ho)
Shearye’s wishes came in at 0003hrs on 21st and she said :
“happy birthday! :) am I the first? Lol..have a blessed birthday. May all your dreams come true :) :)
My colleague, Irma with a simple message at 0043hrs
“HappY Birthday”
Soon Yin at 0818hrs
“Happy birthday & have a great day. Take care.”.
Sweetheart Yun Teen with her virtual birthday song at 0844hrs…
“Mel mel…Happy birthday to u…Happy birthday to u...Happy birthday Happy birthday…Make ur wishes..Happy birthday to u! May all your dreams come true ya. Muuaak…
Message from my former boss, Mrs Margaret Chin came in as a surprise at 0927hrs…
“Happy birthday, Mel. May u always be happy n healthy. Margaret.”
Another surprise…Joyce at 0950hrs
“Happy Birthday, Mel :)”
Beloved Emily & Melvin at 0955hrs..says
“Blessed birthday! May de Lord bless u abundantly with love n joy Fr Melvin n Emily ;$”
A simple message from Wai Leng darling at 1049hrs..
“Happy birthday”
My dearie Ariya sent her wishes all the way from Shanghai at 1215hrs which read….
“Happy birthday and many happy returns of the day! Be happy always and take care:) me now busy queing at Shanghai expo, this is 1st day, back in kl 1 Nov;)”
Wishes from Yuk Shu Larm Foong @ 1302hrs
“Happy bday mama”.
Catherine and Calvin wishes me at 1731hrs
“Happy Birthday! Wishing You getting slimmer, healthier, wealthier & happier. Love from Calvin, Catherine, Shearye & Yanshen.”
Cheeky Pauline tried to call me, but I was not able to pick up her call and she dropped me sms at 1917hrs
“Hey mel mel, wanna cal u wish u happi happi bday…may u always be sui sui, siao siao, happi happi n healthy! Love pauline”.
The unexpected Jeffrey Chew……..sent a “chew” to my face that lit a smile instantly..
“Many happy returns!”
Final message from Francis Lai came in at 2340hrs..
“I want to wish you a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you. May you had a great wonderful birthday today. Take care. Wei Yow”.


Can you imagine, I was "interrogated" by the citibank officer on my birthday? sigh...I still have to wait for their investigation.