New York - The atmosphere was electric, with disco lights flashing and ‘70s disco music filling the room, constantly shifting from red to purple to green. The venue was packed with people streaming in, but there was a puzzling problem: they all seemed like strangers. Who were these party crashers? Panic was starting to set in. Gathering my courage, I approached one of the unfamiliar faces, and upon closer inspection, I realised it was a good friend of mine, decked out in full ‘70s disco attire! Laughter bubbled out of me. It was my fiftieth birthday, and I had chosen the ‘70s disco theme myself. Yet, I couldn’t even recognise my friends who had wholeheartedly embraced the theme. Friends from the US, Holy Child, South Africa, Nigeria, Geneva, and Ghana had all come to celebrate. It was truly special, to witness the various chapters of my life represented in one room. In the US, the celebration spanned three delightful days. On Friday, we kicked off with a meet and greet, followed by the main event on Saturday. Sunday brought a mass at my home, followed by a birthday brunch with a stunning pink theme. Everyone was adorned in shades of pink, making it an absolutely delightful experience. ortified FForties GLOBAL VOYAGER! 25 The Birthday Journal
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