My Birthday

Dear Atria,

You may remember that my birthday was on the 4th May. This year Anna organised a small gathering with the closest friends in her garden. When she told me about her plan I asked her not to make a big party for me and not to publicise the fact that it is my birthday but just invite friends over so I can have a pleasure of their company. So we had a small gathering, BBQ and lots of talk and laugh. It is good to be with people, talk, exchange views, share problems, support each other and celebrate people's successes and achievements. Each person brings something new to our life, we learn from each other, we develop ideas, share experiences and help each other. I am very fortunate to have a group of friends around me. I hope you also have good friends; people you can trust, talk to and have fun with. People and the relationships we have with them is what really matters in life. Here is a picture of me with my birthday cake. I wish you were there to celebrate with us.