It was 6th of July when we celebrated my birthday and unfortunately, it was raining cats and dogs that's why the local officials suspended the classes in the afternoon. But me and my friends went to the nearest bar to play billiards after the class and that's when my other friends showed up. I thought it was a simple celebration because I never thought that they would come in the first place. Well, actually, they said that my boyfriend invited them here and so, he showed up and surprised me with a cake and flowers. It was really special for me because it was my first time to celebrate with the people I love asides from my family. Ofcourse some of them were drunk but I did manage myself because I needed to go home at 9pm. It was a only a couple of hours we spent together but that night was really special and I know that I'll never forget this highlight of my life as a young lady who formally turned into an adult or legal age.
According to Hubpages.com, celebrating 18th birthday for young women in the Philippines is a very special event every family looks forward to. The "debutante", as she is called, is a French word meaning a "female beginner", an adult now, who is being prepared to be introduced into society and into a world of civic responsibility and social awareness. Originally, she is being exposed due to her legal age, that she will be eligible for marriage and to be formally introduced to all eligible bachelors as well.
It was just a simple birthday celebration but it means a lot to me, I was not after the special event that everyone was waiting to happen which was the debutante ball because I wanted to have a celebration with my family and friends which is not in a formal way.
