Happy birthday to me! A day spent alone, though.

Thank you! They're all so far away, clear across the country. No grandchild--I'd love one, but my boys are only 19 and 20 and I want them to wait a few years! I've had a very nice birthday, you are all so nice!

Thank you! Yes, it's our attitude that counts and I'll admit some years mine stunk but that was because of my own expectations. Now I have none, so I'm pretty happy! Are you okay with celebrating your birthday alone or is it a bad day for you? It's unusual for a child and young adult to be alone on their birthday.

Sometimes, it's sad. I mean it's different when people who aren't really family greet you only because they saw your birthday on some form and because they would probably forget the next day. But then, I am studying away from home and it's my choice. Although I sometimes feel bitter about it, in the end, it's about sacrificing things for the sake of my reaching my dreams. Besides, spending time alone and reflecting on life, the past X years, can be very calming. Hope to reach you age someday!

My husband after nearly 15 years finally knows when my birthday is, but he doesn't do anything to celebrate it. He doesn't like to go out to eat, he dont' buy presents, says I got the money so get what I want, but it isn't the same. He said when you get to be 60 the party is over, it should be jsut another day, I posted on MYspace that my birthday is coming up and I have many friends on there. Waiting to see how many remember the 17th, sometimes it hurts when they just let it go by without a word. I too enjoy being alone sometimes to do what I want. My hubby goes home to La every summer for a few months and I am left here alone you get used to eating when you want and going to bed when you want and getting up and watching tv what you want. It hard when he comes home to remember he is here now and things change.

I will think of you on Thursday! That's too bad, really. When I was growing up birthdays were a big deal. We were poor, but mom always baked a cake and the family celebrated. My brothers and sister did special things for me and my grandparents did, too. I was married for 19 years and my husband could never remember my bday, our anniversary, the kids' birthdays or his own parents'! But his family always remembered my bday and they still do, they're so wonderful. So my bday yesterday wasn't out of the ordinary, I've gotten used to being by myself (I actually like it!) and I at least a few people remembered. And my friends here at MyLot make my day special, as did friends on the guitar forum I've been on for years. It was a good birthday! Thank you for the HBD wish!!

Oh goody, a cake!! LOL! Thank you, Roxanne! Days are only as good or bad as we are willing for them to be and it sounds like you made the best of it! Isn't it so nice to have online friends? They really enrich our everyday lives! Thank you for the good wishes, you people here have helped make this a beautiful day!

Hehe, glad you liked. I saw alot with pink and I thought, no no no, he's not a girl plus everyone loves chocolate! Okay, the majority of people do. I agree, online friends do make it better at times! Doesn't make you feel so alone after all. Have a good one today

You are so right! I wake up every day and no matter what the weather or any troubles I have, I thank God for the new day and new opportunities. I recently started attending church again and now I have something to look forward to every week. I can honestly say that I've been truly blessed and watched over in this life.

The Lord wants to bless us, all we have to do is believe and accept it.

Thank you so much!

My boys are in Arizona, I'm in Ohio! Believe me, if they were close I'd have a big birthday dinner! Good suggestion, though! Thanks for the well wishes!!

What a funny superstition that is! I plan to go out to the grocery in a few hours, I'll be extra careful! I'll probably call the kids this evening adn tell them to wish me happy birthday. They'll be contrite, of course, but they should be--one of their Christmas presents to each of them was a calendar with all of their families birthdays marked down, including their dad's (we're divorced). I guess they never hung them up!

An early Happy Birthday to you!! I would post something on Tuesday but it would probably be impossible for you to find in all these millions of posts! Birthdays alone aren't so bad. Sounds like you'll be busy! Treat yourself to a nice dinner and some ice cream! My son just called me from AZ-he had his email set up to remind him of my birthday, isn't that sweet? I'm having a great bday thanks to my online friends and my family--everyone far away but here in spirit!

Thank you! You all have made my day so much better!

Thanks! Love that tiger, they are so beautiful.

Thank you! You people have made this the longest birthday I've ever had! With at least one message in my mailbox the past few days, I begin the day with a cheerful wish and friendly words. You guys are awesome!

You are right. I decided long along that whoever else is around me, I'm always there and I'd better learn to enjoy my own company. I guess we naturally want to be with loved ones or have people make us feel special on certain days. Silly, isn't it? But I had a good birthday, in large part thanks to my online friends here and on a couple of guitar forums. Thank you!

Don't think I wasn't tempted! But with the economy the way it is and airlines going bankrupt and all that awful stuff, I decided to save my money! I did go out and buy myself a piece of birthday cake!

Thank you so much! My birthday has extended beyond the actual date with all the well-wishes I've received and I'm glad I posted because I don't feel as if I'm all by myself anymore. Of course, I knew I wasn't alone. I'm very spiritual and I know God is always with me and loves me as I love my own children. Thank you for greeting me as I woke up with such warm and wonderful encouragement!