Do you celebrate your birthday? (personality, funerals, alcoholic, house)
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Not unless I'm in a relationship. And that will usually entail dinner and some drinks.
All of my family live on the east coast or in the Caribbean. I'll get a call from my mother and that's good enough for me.
I'm currently single and if my status doesn't change by the time my b-day rolls around (~60 days) I'll probably take some friends out to a pub. The reason being that I have a trip planned for Europe the first week in December and I will be away until mid-March. I'm going to miss them
It's just another day for me. But my children bring food in, birthday cake, cards and gifts. I appreciate it, but I just wish they would save their money. I just uhhh and ahhh, hug and kiss over the gifts and food and thank them. Times are hard for young people trying to keep a roof over their heads, food on the table and kids in school.
Of course when my parents were alive I did the same thing for them on their birthdays. LOL
It's also just another day for me. When I was in a relationship I would be asked what I wanted to do. I'd usually be ok with a dinner out, or a gift card to Whole Foods LOL. It was always baffling to the other party, as she wondered why I didn't want to celebrate it ALLLLLLLLLLL month, as she does
we were polar opposites, and I used to dread the month of May (the month she was born). Thank goodness that's over, as we both now get the opportunity to upgrade to someone more compatible
We don't do anything elaborate, but usually go out to dinner, or my husband cooks. My daughter usually bakes something for me. I think it's important to acknowledge one another in a special way at least once a year.
Yes! Celebrate! Auspicious day, my bday & the day the Wright Bros 1st flew
DH is the oldest of 5, he got to choose what dinner his mom cooked for him on his Bday and a present. He makes no big deal about his Bday.
I was only child and had party at school, party at home, whole month of parties!
When we first got married, I would get upset that he didn't make a big deal about his, mine or really any Bday's. Now, I just plan whatever I want and he goes along with whatever.
I think the whole "birth order" thing really comes into play when it comes to Bday's and expectations of the day. I had an ex that was an only child and he really liked to surprise me with gifts and whatnot. He wanted me to do the same for him. An only childs' perspective vs one of many children.
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I celebrate but keep it low key. This year, I went to an exclusive concert featuring Ludacris with a friend who got a hookup. Last year, I had a lunch with a few friends.
I don't say anything to her anymore, she always bakes the cake anyway. But I'm very adamant that I won't invite anyone or go out to dinner.
I hope you say thank you at least!
You seem like a really fun person to be around. I'll bet people are clamoring for your company.
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