I woke up on my 20th birthday with a sore head. I remember the clinking of glasses, the vibrations of the speakers, and the roll of the dice across the breakfast bar, from the night before. I smiled at the thought of celebrating late into the night with my friends.
It was time to smarten myself up ready to catch the train back home. I smeared foundation over the bags under my eyes.
Upon returning home, I saw a giant balloon with a hand-written 20 on it. I enjoyed a buffet with my mother and grandparents. I smiled at the thought of celebrating all day long with my family.
My mood is lifted,
Contrasting celebrations.
I smile at the thought.
In response to dVerse’s Birthday Haibun Challenge found here
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I love this. Such happy memories here and it sounds like you had a blast with family and friends. Beautifully written and expressed. It’s heartwarming.
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Thank you! ✨
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It looks like you had a great 20th birthday, notwithstanding the sore head and eye bags! I love the way you used sounds to evoke the party atmosphere, the ‘clinking of glasses’ and ‘vibrations of the speakers’, but what was being played with the ‘roll of the dice’? The family celebration with the giant balloon sounds fabulous too.
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Thank you! Monopoly most likely, we played that a lot when I was at university. I look back on my twentieth with very fond memories! ✨
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I really enjoyed your story and the way you presented it in a concise manner, still encompassing the contrast of two celebrations. I think we should all have birthdays that last more than a day!
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Thank you, I agree! I think the entire month should be reserved for birthday celebrations! 😉✨
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I love the shift here, with both celebrations conjuring different images.
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Thank you! ✨
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Of course at 20, still being too young to drink, as a college co-ed, you got stinko with your friends. Nice that you were still able to enjoy the traditional family gathering too.
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Actually I’m from the UK so it’s legal here haha! ✨
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And I’m smiling, too! The more celebrations the better!
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Aww thank you! I agree! ✨
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Sounds like a good time was had by all. Nice way to celebrate, with friends and family.
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Thank you! ✨
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You’re welcome!
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It being so very long ago, I can’t recall my 20th; You done it good, though. Conga rats.
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Haha, I remember thinking it was a massive step leaving teenage years behind. Now I want them back! Thank you! ✨
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Nice one. Happy Monday
Much✏love
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Thank you! ✨ Happy Monday to you too 😊
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oh this is lovely!
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Thank you! 😊
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