Happy Birthday, and a Long, Healthy Life

It is my birthday today. A simple, ordinary day.
The older I get, the more I feel that happiness is having peace inside.
Though I have never really been one to celebrate birthdays anyway.

My friends always want to arrange something for me, but I honestly do not mind either way.
Most of the time, I like being on my own.
A proper introvert.

But this evening, I suddenly thought: maybe a bowl of noodles, just for the ritual.
After all, isn't that our Chinese birthday custom—noodles for a long life? Haha!

So I went to my favorite “introvert's noodle shop.”
I ordered noodles with crispy beef bits and added a deep-fried egg—a little “bomb” on the side!
Maybe every now and then, for no particular reason, I still want a little burst of excitement in an otherwise ordinary life.
Even if my wild years are behind me, ha.

Never miss a chance to make a wish.
Today's wish: go fall in love.
Pu~

This might be the first time in all these years I have made that kind of wish.
Whenever I had a chance before—birthdays, holidays, or burning incense and praying at a temple—
I would always wish for things like a successful career or lots of money. Hahaha...

It suddenly struck me today: I have made those wishes so many times, for so many years.
And the result? It does not feel as though my career or finances have improved all that noticeably.
So this year, why not try a different direction?
Ask for a change.

Well, here's hoping the wish comes true.

I feel as though my luck is about to turn. It should be time to bounce back from the bottom now. Haha.
I think it is close. The direction is almost clear. I am waiting for that moment.
Anyway, I believe things will keep getting better!

Heihei, keep going!