It’s February 29 -
it’s a Leap Day! According to www.timeanddate.com, a leap year consists of 366 days as opposed to a common 365
days. During leap year, we add a Leap
Day – an extra or intercalary day on February. Nearly every four years, is a
Leap Year in a modern Gregorian calendar.
Personally, I don’t
have any remarkable or unforgettable memories regarding this kind of
occurrence. This is just another ordinary working day for me here in Qatar. And so with the people around me, they are just so busy doing their own business. But for a few people, this means a very special date for them
especially those who are celebrating their natal day today. They are considered
as the ‘forever young’ persons because they celebrate their actual birthday
only once in every four years. For example, if one was born in the 29th
day of February 1932 (leap year), then that person is already 80 years old as
of today (2012) but only 20th time the person would observe his
actual birthday. How odd isn’t it? But unluckily, I never knew someone who was
born on this date. How about you? :)
By the way, this is my 11th month here in Qatar (landed here on March 29, 2011). Nothing is special on this but it's exactly 13 months to go and my contract here will officially expire. Nothing is more than special than going back to where is my true home, the Philippines! Happy Leap Day to all!!!
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