As I have mentioned in my birthday post, 
A Celebration To My 25th Birthday, I got two cakes on that day. I could actually have a hundred cakes and there’d be no fuss about it but the fact that the cake was given as a birthday present courtesy of a wonderful blogpal from the US made it very special.
So how can a blogger from the US send out a cake for my birthday? We’ve been exchanging a few messages at Facebook a day before my birthday when she asked if I’ve checked my Paypal account. Since we’re dealing with a few transactions, she informed me that I have been paid via PP. I didn’t get to see that special message because I was already at work. When I checked my account, there I saw an amount that was sent intended for the job I did for her but I had to tell her that she must have overpaid me for the tasks. She had to tell me that there’s a special message attached and I got the surprise of my life upon reading it:
The gift note via Paypal
My heart was genuinely overflowing with joy! I had been a recipient of some gifts but what made this entirely different was the thought that the gift-giver didn’t make distance and separation as a barrier for her to be able to make me feel special on my birthday. It’s the gesture that I honestly appreciate and I can’t help but be grateful for these wonderful people that God blessed me with.
Choco stripes cake
From you to me! 
Only had the chance to slice the cake a day after, LOL!
The Ice Cream
Delicious Mango-flavored ice cream
Thank you Sis Recel for having such a generous heart. More than the gift, I thank God for having you as one of the genuine blogpals I ever had all through these years. May God richly bless you with so much more and may you constantly touch more lives as you have touched mine.
K R I Z Z A
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Hi Lainy! Oh well….what could I say more? It’s not impossible for such a beautiful soul to have treats like this. Your kindness are just being reciprocated perhaps? “Good karma” ika nga…
By the way Lain…thank so much for your support on my blogs. It’s a great honor to be be frequently visited by someone like you. I mean it dear!
Last night…or should I say kaninang madaling araw, nag enjoy ako magbasa ng mga escapades mo sa Malaysia at Singapore. Di ko nga namalayan oras eh…ayun napuyat tuloy ako…(lol).
Nakita ko na din si Windy and as you described him in your posts, he is probably a great man. A true gentle man indeed!
Now I know ganu kasaya life mo….your face reflected that aura na masasabi kong overflowing with happiness….
I’m really glad to have found ur sites…and you in particular. Your life is very inspiring and I would mention you to my kids when I get back home.
Happy week end!
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Lainybelle Reply:
November 6th, 2011 at 11:36 am
@KRIZZA,
Hola Krizza! Thanks for being my FC
Wohooo!
Thanks for the beautiful adjectives yet again. I am so overwhelmed and humbled by all the kind words.
It has been a pleasure frequenting your blogs. It’s not everyday that I get to meet wonderful blogpals like you, KM, Rovie, Marie and the rest, who reciprocates the warmth of friendship without hesitation.
Ay! At nag OT ka pala sa kakabasa ng archives ko. Di ko alam yon ah, hehe! I hope you had a nice time reading through them.
Too bad Windy stopped blogging. I can never persuade him into blogging again. Sigh! His writing prowess and brilliance is like no other. I can strongly vouch for that
I am so deeply touched Krizza with the gesture of mentioning me to your kids. You’re such a beautiful soul for imbibing inspiration with your articles. Keep them coming. I am just here ever ready to support you with all your blogging endeavors.
May you have a fab Sunday! Hugs!
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hi sis belated happy birthday! so sweet of Recel naman! regards!
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Lainybelle Reply:
November 6th, 2011 at 11:38 am
@race,
Salamat Sis! Yeah, Sis Recel is such a sweet soul.
See yah!
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Wow! Grabe naman yan! May link back na pati badge pa. Hahaha! Sobrang thank u ha for the support!
See yah!
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Lainybelle Reply:
November 6th, 2011 at 11:41 am
@KRIZZA,
Dapat lanG, Krizza! You deserve it naman eh, hehe
I am actually a member of First Commenter Club (FCC) at mymariuca.com. I have been deleted I think when I overhauled the blog and lost the badge. I also got too busy that I haven’t found the time linking up my first commenters before, sorry my Sweetie Marzie
Now I am back recognizing my FC’s
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What can I say? You so deserve all the blessings sis because you yourself have been a blessing not just to me but definitely with the others as well.
Happy happy birthday! I pray for good health and may the Lord give you your heart’s desire.
I am so blessed and honored to have known you. I can’t wait to see you in flesh…
Hugs and Kisses!
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Lainybelle Reply:
November 6th, 2011 at 11:43 am
@Rovie,
Hi Rovz! Thank you so much too for everything.
That’s simply a lovely birthday wish, thanks a whole lot!
I can’t wait for our grand eye ball. Hopefully very soon
Hugs and kisses back to you!
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woot! woot! walang katapusang biyaya. i means u are really a treasure as a friend. way to go!
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Lainybelle Reply:
November 6th, 2011 at 11:44 am
@imriz,
Haha! Sinabi mo pa, Ate Riz. Di ko pa nga nagawang magvisit back sa mga commenters ng last two previous posts ko, may biyaya na naman, hehe. Masyado ata akong pinagpala and I can’t thank the Lord enough for that
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How sweet of her, you deserve it Lainy! I love that flavor for ice cream!
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Lainybelle Reply:
November 6th, 2011 at 11:45 am
@chubskulit,
Yes, Rose. Such a sweet gesture from a blogging comrade
See yah!
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Awwww. This is so sweet.
Finding real friends in the blogosphere and sharing some love despite the distance. Anyway, belated happy birthday po!
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Lainybelle Reply:
November 7th, 2011 at 8:46 am
@Algene,
You’re right, Algene. It’s rare that we get to find real friends at the blogs.
Thanks for the belated birthday greetings.
See yah!
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awww what a sweet friend you have, you are blessed
pretty cake and yummy ice cream, makes me hungry 
dropping some love for Pink Friday. Thank you for the visit too 
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Lainybelle Reply:
November 7th, 2011 at 8:47 am
@Jessica,
Yes Jess, I am very blessed.
Thanks for the PF hop.
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Wow how thoughtful is your friend. Happy Birthday!
Reminiscing
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Lainybelle Reply:
November 7th, 2011 at 8:49 pm
@Kim,USA,
Yes, she is, Kim. Thank you for the belated birthday greetings.
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dami mo namang blessings…
love mango ice cream!!!
di naman heavy ang post ko…i am just keen sa nangyayari sa Pilipinas, i just analyze the program and policies ng government na pahirap sa taumbayan, at the same time follow rin what occured around the world because it has significant effect sa Philippines
have you tried selecta’s super thick ice cream – mango or chocolate? mas masarap iyon hahaha
belated happy b-day uli, lainy! mwaaaah
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Lainybelle Reply:
November 7th, 2011 at 8:51 pm
@reese,
Oo Reese, pinagpala
OO nga, napansin ko. Nakikita ko sayo ang sarili ko nong kabataan ko, LOL! I meant nong nasa early 20′s at di 25, hahahaha!
Hmmm, di ko pa ata nasubukan yang Selecta super thick ice cream. Mahanap nga, LOL!
Thanks sa greetings, Reese.
Hugs!
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Makikikain dito Sis! Hehehe….
Just had an Ice Cream last night. Pampasaya kay Macky at Bella.
I hope you are taking rest today.
Mwah!
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Lainybelle Reply:
November 7th, 2011 at 8:52 pm
@Rovie,
Sure Rovz! Basta ikaw
Rapsa yan! I was actually craving for an ice cream too this afternoon. Wala may mupalit, haha! Antos na lang sa
I was pretty idle the entire day. I didn’t report for work. I was feeling a little sick
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Came back here to let you know that Bella gave you an award.
Please do check it out when you have the time Tita Lainz.
Love yah!
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Lainybelle Reply:
November 7th, 2011 at 8:53 pm
@Rovie,
WOW! I felt so honored being the recipient of such award, Rovz. Thanks for the thought. Give Bella a hug and a kiss from me
Lab yah too! Mwah!
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Hi sis.. Pang color connection ang visit na to ha. Sori… ang kulit! Ulaw na gani ko sige comment diri. Bahala na! LOL!
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Lainybelle Reply:
November 7th, 2011 at 8:54 pm
@Rovie,
Salamat Rovz sa walang sawang pagbabalik!
I truly appreciate it. No need to say sorry, ok? I am loving it, hahaha!
This post is actually linked up to CC since Saturday pa Rovz
I am a regular participant there 
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Hope you feel better now Lainz. Agi ko diri before going to bed. Basin late nako maka visit tomorrow kay daghan lakwon for Bella’s birthday.
And God’s will start na pud ko sa akong content writing job. Hopefully!
Good night Tita Lainz. Mwah!
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mango ice cream!!!! I’m drooling here. kahit skip ko na ang cake, makatikim lang ng mango ice cream.
how sweet naman si Recel.
hope you’re feeling better today. take care.
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Awww. I love cakes! That’sso sweet of your friend..
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Another trip for WW with love sis…
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hay sus, gihangak ko ug scroll down ah! kadaghan ba sa mga nag greet… it means, very special friend jud ka Lain…
so, sa amiga nako nga gwapa, smiling, sweet, atbp. BELATED HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! ang wish ko, ahhhh hmmm PR10 from mr. G.
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How sweet and thoughtful! Happy Belated birthday to you! May God always bless you!
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Wow a very amazing gift. It just goes to show you that anything is possible for a very special lady like yourself. You have friends all over the world and am very glad to be one of them. Have a great week my dear sweet friend
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What a thick, yummy cake:)
Visiting for WW!
Hope you can visit me too:)
http://www.loveablecassandra.com/2011/11/wednesday-whites-002-santa-booties.html
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yummy cake!
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Visiting from WW. Thanks for sharing this lovely cake.
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Happy birthday, nice cake and delicious mango ice cream, gift from lovely friends, god blessed you. visiting from WW.
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how sweet.. happy birthday sis..:)
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Happy birthday Ms. Beautiful, delicious foods and treats
Makes me hungry 
Dropping some love for Thursday Brownies, hope that you can return the favor too.
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awwww, such a sweet gesture!
am sure you had an awesome time during your special day!!!!
…love the cake and ice cream! perfect combination!
thank you so much for sharing these special treats over at Food Friday, Ms. Lainy
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have a safe and happy weekend!
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Belated happy birthday!
Sweet gesture from a blogger friend.
And of course, cake and ice cream is a must for every birthday celebration.
Late visit from Food Friday.
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that cake looks yum and am drooling every time I visited your blog
Dropping some late love for Wednesday White Sis Lainy :-), hope that you can return the favor too
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wow so sweet of REcel!! thank God for friendships! thanks for joining again, Lainy!
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Waaaah! In fairness, late kaayo ko diri. Ang resulta, wa na ko nabinlan na pud sa cake. Ang ice cream nga paborito ng bayan, hurot na ka-melt! Hahaha. Ka-lami nalang! Sis, there wasn’t a need for you to publish this, but thanks anyway! I enjoyed your friendship and I’m glad to be a part in one of your birthdays where you’re celebrating a forever 25th birthday!
Yay ang mangga nga ice cream gitutokan namo tulo. Pagkasarap jud kaayo. LOL.
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