Nine days to go - it's my 18th birthday. I don't know how should I feel about this.

Ever since I was a little kid, when the calendar strikes at the 1st day of July, I feel like the whole month is mine, as well as the first days of August. I don't know, I just love having my birthday. I want to be treated as if I am the most important person in the world, especially when the last week of July is coming. I almost want everybody I pass on the street to greet me like "Happy Birthday Hazel! Are you happy?". Sounds crazy but true. I want to receive tremendous (that's over-acting) number of messages on my phone from my family and friends (and enemies also) to greet me and send their birthday wishes for me. But this year's different. I'm turning 18. Im. Turning. 18.



Gifts. I love the idea of that. I love imagining myself receiving many gifts from my friends and family. I must admit I only accept gifts on Christmas. I'm not being materialistic, I just love thinking about the willingness of them to make me feel happy on my special day.

Changes. Yes, there should be some changes. I should act like a real lady-wearing a shoulder bag, "blouse for ladies", or something. I am thinking of changing my ways of living like changing the contents of my wardrobe or changing the way I act. But I think, I won't be able to do that. It's really hard to change yourself, right?

I don't want to have a formal celebration like wearing gowns and hiring a caterer and a hotel or whatever. I just want to have a simple birthday celebration-as simple as cooking simple meals and inviting few close friends. That sounds great and happy for me.

I know that July 30 for many is just a simple date. Of course. But I would love if you will greet me on my very special day. Thank you in advance. :)




P.S. Got the image from http://www.flickr.com/photos/made_in_uae/2723475428/. (I love the necklace.)    

Yes. My blog title's so stupid. I don't know if Americans and other nationalities will relate to this post, but I'll continue anyway.
I really love reading books, especially novels, or I should say, novels only. LOL. And when did my being fanatic to books started? Hhmm. 5 months ago. Being a student, and not being so fortunate when it comes to economic status, I must admit I can't buy my favorite books. I can't afford to buy a Twilight book,or even a paperback copy of a Frances Hodgson Burnett's book. That's why the story of "Hazel hunting e-books on the net started."


Before, I was really not aware that downloading ebooks is a form of piracy. Actually, downloading mp3 songs and movies with "free of charge" on the internet are also forms of piracy. But hey, buying them will cost me much. So why should I settle for those stuffs that can be bought with charges if I can get them freely? 

I have, so far, 30 books, (okay delete that), 30 e-books on my cellphone and I'm so happy because I can read my favorite books anytime and anywhere even without the aid of a gigantic lamp shade with fancy designs. I love you piracy! Haha! Poor FBI agents. Can you arrest me now? LOL.

I'm starting to here some bloggers' minds there, "OMG, this blog's is so stupid, and the blogger also. She should die now and I can give her books as a form of my condolences for her." LOL.



P.S. I got this picture from Flickr, and here's the caption of it:

"Debatable, of course. I own a copy of this book. So why shouldn't I enjoy the book in whatever format I want? Is this really piracy? Hmm.Of course, I had to get this scanned (and formatted into HTML) copy of this book through slightly nefarious means; but that's not quite the point. The author's got her money (not as if she needs it); so what's the worry?"