HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

I turned 51 in July and my hubby and children treated me to a belated 50th party. Instead of a hall decked with beautiful decor, table settings, ceramic cutlery and waiters, I opted for a marquee at home, paper plates and cups and food served directly from a huge pot.

Most of my cousins who attended were born in the '70s and early '80s. We had competitions such as skipping, tug o’ war, egg & spoon race and hula hoops.

Despite our ages we brought out the children in us and it was such a blast. We didn’t bother about the pains we would suffer later. We laughed so much our cheeks hurt. Those few hours without phones, laptops, television or any social media was absolutely invigorating.

CHARLENE GARNER, EMAIL