Splish! Splash! The mesmerising waves lapped against the shoreline. My family soaked up the view, eagerly celebrating my birthday.

I wanted to try something exhilarating, so I borrowed a pair of roller blades from my cousin. He wanted me to wear protective gear, but I turned a deaf ear. I was invincible!

Grinning from ear to ear, I rollerbladed. I saw a chicken dash across the path. Not wanting to hit it, I swerved to the left. Thud!

A sharp pain surged through my body. I bit my lip, forcing back the tears welling in my eyes. A mix of anger and sadness flooded me. How could this happen on my birthday?

A pretty lady who was wearing sunglasses bent over to pick me up. I could not see her eyes, but she seemed kind.

Wait! Wasn’t she the celebrity who had won Singapore Idol? Why was she helping me?!

To my surprise, she lowered her sunglasses and winked at me conspiratorially. I whooped with excitement and asked her for an autograph. She obliged and even sang me the birthday song!

In the end, I learnt that even though I was lucky to meet a celebrity, I should wear protective gear in the future. Nevertheless, meeting her became a special memory that I would cherish.