#betterlatethanwrong

May 23, 2027

Today was the bridal shower for my friend Jenny, who will be getting married this June. I reserved an event venue in Aguirre, BF Homes called Turtle Family KTV, a place I used to visit often with my friends back when I was working in BF. Aside from the KTV rooms, they also have a restaurant on the ground floor that serves food, making it a great place for celebrations.

I arrived early with the cake that I had customized from Bien by Tracy, which is also located in BF Homes. We spent quite some time debating what kind of cake to give Jenny, but in the end, we chose a simple and elegant design. Honestly, I think it turned out perfectly. 😂 Since I arrived ahead of everyone else, I secured the room and ordered our food in advance so we could enjoy our meals together while celebrating.

The whole gathering felt so nostalgic. Although our group wasn't complete because one of our friends is currently working as a seafarer and won't be back until November, it was still wonderful to see everyone again. We laughed a lot and even revisited some of our childhood crushes. 😂 I remembered that I once had a crush on one of my high school friends. One of my friends is still connected with him on Facebook and told me that he's now living in Poland with his wife. I was honestly amazed at how far life had taken him—from Asia all the way to Europe. I'm genuinely happy for him.

After the celebration, we went to Starbucks and continued talking about Jenny's wedding plans. The cake had a flower decoration on it, and by coincidence, the flower ended up right in front of Rose. Naturally, we started teasing her, saying that she would be the next bride. She got so excited, and we couldn't stop laughing. 😂 It rained heavily that night, but by the time we left the café, the rain had already stopped. It was actually Jenny's brother's birthday that day, and we originally planned to buy him a cake. Unfortunately, we finished so late that all the bakeries were already closed, so we ended up not getting one. Sorry, Jenny's brother! 😅 The entire evening was filled with laughter, memories, and meaningful conversations. But as I watched my friend prepare for one of the biggest milestones in her life, I found myself thinking about my own future too.

Sometimes, I dream about getting married and building a life with the person I love. But reality reminds me that marriage is a serious commitment, and there are many things that need careful thought and consideration. That's why I keep reminding myself that it's okay to get married later in life. No one dies from getting married late, but many people suffer from marrying the wrong person. Choosing a life partner is one of the most important decisions we will ever make because that person will help shape not only our future but also the future of the family we hope to build someday.