When COVID-19 first struck, nobody could predict it would last this long. At least that’s what I thought when we took a short break in Mumbai over the Chinese New Year holidays. Two weeks later, we had to extend it further and then yet again. We only got back to Hong Kong by the end of February because my elder son had his oral IGCSE exams coming up and we were gearing up to celebrate both of my sons’ birthdays back home with their friends.
All those who know me can vouch for just how much a birthday means to me. It comes once a year and carries the magic and mystery of another whole year ahead. Whether it’s my birthday or that of my family members, I pull out all stops and make it a day to remember! But COVID-19 had other plans for us and I had to make the birthday celebration special while stuck at home.
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