Last night, I went to my friend’s debut party. I’d love to share some pictures to give you an idea how her lavish party looked like, but I haven’t uploaded them, so sorry! Like what I’ve mentioned, her party is indeed lavish. I admit that I’m pretty jealous since I won’t be having my own debut party because I already told my parents years before that I am not the one who’ll be throwing a huge party on the night of my birthday. Yes, I’m jealous because the theme is pink. Anyway, on my way home I’ve had a quick chit-chat with one of my friends who attended the party. The first thing I’ve asked was ‘when did you turn 18?’ then it’s followed a ‘how did you celebrate your 18th?. We are not that close but we’re friends and we’re in good terms so she’s able to answer those intriguing questions easily. After having a quick chat with her, I have realized that you won’t die if you can’t throw a big party on your 18th birthday. Well, she’s 18 since February and she’s still breathing up to this minute.

I guess it is already part of the Philippine culture that once a girl turned 18, she’s already a lady. And she must throw a big party to let everyone know her transformation from a snotty little girl to a fine young woman. Ok, I’m kidding. But it is true that debuts are much of an agenda here. Not to mention the humongous amount of cash that will be burned in just one night. Yes, it is something to be envied but not in a negative way.

As for me, I will still be sticking to the decision I’ve made years ago. And that is, I won’t be celebrating my 18th birthday traditionally.