Grandma’s birthday in Scarborough. January 2015
This week’s photo challenge focuses on the word “connect”. I like how they used the example of a bridge that connects two lands together. To me right now, “connect” means people connecting together and building relationships that way. One of the most simple gatherings that we have where people connect together is through birthday parties (weddings, graduations, and other big functions also are applicable too). But I found this picture of my grandma’s birthday cake from earlier this year and wanted to share.
My grandmother turned 92 earlier this year and that’s quite a milestone. We all connected together as a family to cut the cake and then have dinner together. The cake connects us all! Not just as foodies but to celebrate an achievement and another step in life’s journey.
(Side note: Why did the Chinese bakery have to use the simplified version of the Chinese character for ‘longevity’ on the cake?! The traditional one looks so much better :/.)
stenoodie 
92!! happy belated bday to your grandma 🙂
Thanks, Andy! 🙂 Very belated indeed ;P
Well, if you had posted sooner 😛 lol
Not my fault this challenge didn’t come sooner!
*point* Yes it is 😛 😛 😛
Happy Birthday to your Grandmother, what an amazing milestone and beautiful cake. There is a Chinese bakery near me and the cakes are superb. I hadn’t thought about the choice of writing on the cake. What a beautiful language.
Thank you!!! What kind words and a sweet comment! 🙂 Have a great day!
I think it’s because it’s easier to write the simplified. Less strokes. But man, so ugly.
Congratulations to your grandma!! Happy belated!
I agree. It is definitely easier to write, but it’s the lazy way lol. And yes, it looks super ugly! For a birthday cake, they should write the entire traditional character out!