Do you mind your birthday very much?
By Oldsix691418
@Oldsix691418 (3872)
China
April 17, 2011 6:17am CST
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@sarahruthbeth22 (43143)
• United States
18 Apr 11
I love my birthday. It is the one day I get to choose what I will do. In my family birthdays are a reason to celebrate . We never focus on the age of the person anymore but we do try to make the day fun for the person! I have never forgot my birthday. Happy Belated Birthday.
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@sarahruthbeth22 (43143)
• United States
26 Apr 11
Yes. Even if you take a brief break for coffee and cake, mark the day in a special way! promise me you will try next year.
@Oldsix691418 (3872)
• China
27 Apr 11
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@Oldsix691418 (3872)
• China
26 Apr 11
Thanks for your greeting!
Yes,you can have many choices to do what you like on the birthday,and the main thing is to gain fun and surprises.
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@lexirose7350 (459)
• Philippines
18 Apr 11
Birthday for me is a big deal though I don't actually celebrate it with a lot of people.For as long as they remember and greet me on my birthday, I am satisfied with it already. I just hate it when no one remembers it. I'd like to believe that birthdays are meant to be special :-)
@Oldsix691418 (3872)
• China
26 Apr 11
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@ladygator (3465)
• United States
18 Apr 11
I am not so big on my birthday as its another day. I am do not put much into it at all since I just leave whatever I am given as gifts up to other people. Getting some wonderful surprise would be nice for a change. But it just doesnt happen. Last year tho, my husband went out after I fell asleep and bought me a cake, orchid plant and some cards.
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@Oldsix691418 (3872)
• China
26 Apr 11
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@celticeagle (171195)
• Boise, Idaho
17 Apr 11
I remember my birthday. I have gotten to an age that I would rather forget but it is a part of life as we know it so I abide. But I find it very nice when family and my BFF remember them every year, year after year. Simple is very nice too. Doesn't have to be some lavish affair but just something quiet and romantic is very nice. And,oh the memories such things leave us too.
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@Oldsix691418 (3872)
• China
25 Apr 11
Yes,no matter whether the birthday ceremony is grand or not,as long as you can get happines and surprise,it's so nice.
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@celticeagle (171195)
• Boise, Idaho
25 Apr 11
It a special day and we should just treat it as such.
@cerebellum (3863)
• United States
18 Apr 11
I don't think my ex or any of my close friends could forget my birthday. I remind them all of the time. It used to be more of a special day than it is now. It seems when you get older it is not as important. A simple birthday dinner with special food would be very nice and romantic.
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@Oldsix691418 (3872)
• China
26 Apr 11
Yes,just as someone said,the birthday always reminds one of that he or she has become one year older than before since we are not young,hehe.
I like a simple birthday celebration.
@maidangela7349 (1191)
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18 Apr 11
At 77 next birthday I don't bother about them very much however my kids seem to think I should do something. My wife and I agreed not to bother with birthday or christmas presents any more but I can't resist buying her something for her birthday when I see something nice and of course I never miss our wedding aniversary in 54 years she has always had a present
@Oldsix691418 (3872)
• China
26 Apr 11
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@veejay19 (3589)
• India
18 Apr 11
I have never forgotten my birthday because i have not been allowed to forget it by my family,relatives and my friends. When i was working in one of the Gulf countries mt birthday was celebrated in a terrific manner by my colleagues, for that matter we all celebrated each others birthdays in a grand manner.we had wild parties, drinks and dinner and dancing. After my return to my home city i ahve not celebrated like that but most of my close friends always wish me and one particular friend gives me a chocolate cake unfailingly.Since i am a bachelor and stay alone my brother who is settled abroad calls up to wish me.Otherwise for me my birthday is just like any other day and i don`t think of it too much.
@Oldsix691418 (3872)
• China
26 Apr 11
Wow,I envy you very much.You've received such a grand birthday ceremony like that,I'll never have that chance.
But I think that a simple birthday is quite good as long as you can feel fine enough.
@alottodo (3056)
• Australia
18 Apr 11
My birthday is alway a big deal to me...my parents would celebrate it every year...and now my children do...and the older I get the more we celebrate....this year I had 3 parties! in one week! it was amazing...and I Am so grateful to my family for doing so...the same goes on mothers day...I get loads of presents! I guess I Am quite spoiled.
@Oldsix691418 (3872)
• China
26 Apr 11
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@singuri (571)
• India
18 Apr 11
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@Oldsix691418 (3872)
• China
26 Apr 11
Oh,I hope you will receive lots of surprises and happiness in your special day every year.
@crib4mythoughts (115)
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18 Apr 11
Belated happy birthday! This is one occasion that I would not forget. I always value birthdays even it its not mine. I want a person's birthday to be very special. Well, I think this is a woman's sentiment always.
I hope you enjoyed your day!
@Oldsix691418 (3872)
• China
26 Apr 11
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@valleyofberaca (299)
• Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
18 Apr 11
From 1 year old until my debut, my parents always make a big birthday party for me. But, during my college years the budget is tight. We still celebrate my birthday, but not with very expensive party.
when I was in high school, I usually celebrated my birthday inside the church. In the morning church mate serenade me.We begin in prayer of thanksgiving, then each of the visitors will give wishes and sayings.
My parents believe that it is necessary to celebrate your birthday, because it is a sign that you honor or remember the one (GOD), who created you.
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@Oldsix691418 (3872)
• China
26 Apr 11
You were very happy when you were a kid.I believe that you'll be very happy as usual without parties while you are in college.
Yes,we must thank God a lot for creating us all.
@millefeuille (369)
• Argentina
18 Apr 11
When I was a little girl, I cared very much my birthday. I was always expecting the party, gifts, my friends. Now is like a random day, and would be much better if nobody remember my birthday. Actually, I don't have many friends or people around me, so I don't get many "happy birthday", but there's always my mom and sister to make me a cake and say happy birthday, and is not something that I enjoy. I hate birthdays and happy birthdays especially mine. I love cakes, though. LOL
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@Oldsix691418 (3872)
• China
26 Apr 11
Hehe,in fact my attitude to the birthday is almost the same as yours,I don't like to face a lot of people on my birthday,but I don't like cakes,either.
@williamjisir (22819)
• China
18 Apr 11
I do not care much about my birthday. It reminds me that I am one year older than I used to. It is hard to imagine on my side an older age. I like to be young as always. Often there are people around me asking me about my age and I am not quite willing to tell them, especially when I am no longer young. lol
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@Oldsix691418 (3872)
• China
26 Apr 11
Nobody wants to become old but we cannot stop us aging.Haha,you are just afraid your birthday reminds you of your age!
@bellis716 (4799)
• United States
18 Apr 11
I try to ignore my birthdays, but they keep occuring, even more regular than clockwork. It happens every year about the same time. I usually receive a phone call from each of our children and maybe, a delivery of flowers from my daughter.
When I was a child, I tried to have a birthday party for myself, but no one showed up. On my 13th birthday, it was better. Several people did show up, mostly relatives, but I don't remember having much fun. Neither my mother nor I knew what to do. The only birthday parties we had ever been to were family gatherings where the adults stood around and talked and the children ran outside and played hide and seek, tag and other such games. At 13, I was neither child nor adult. My next and p0robably last party was many years ago when I was about 40 years of age. It was a surprise and was given by my step-daughter. I didn't know how to act then, either. She and I were kind of on the outs at the time.
I'm very glad that you had a good birthday.
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@Oldsix691418 (3872)
• China
25 Apr 11
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@lady1993 (27224)
• Philippines
18 Apr 11
I don't really celebrate my birthday either, but I do remember it I am just happy if people would remember it..
When i wake up my parents greet me, then when I go to school, my classmates do (when I was in high school), they always sang a birthday song.
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@Sanitary (3968)
• Singapore
18 Apr 11
Happy belated birthday to u! I don't mind my birthday but i don't want myself to be forgotten on that special day too. I can make do without celebrations, but i wish for some birthday greetings. I don't ask for much, as i believe in being recognized, and people close to me are not taking me for granted as time passes by. It feels bad to be forgotten especially by our loved ones.
@Oldsix691418 (3872)
• China
25 Apr 11
Thanks a lot for your greeting!
Yes,what you said really makes sense.We don't want to have a grand party every year,but we don't want to be forgotten,either.
You really remind me of my son's birthday this year,his birthday is before mine,and I forgot it,too.I'd better ask my wife to cook some good dishes for him when he return home in some days.
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@kajal1992 (354)
• India
18 Apr 11
so nice, i eagerly wait for everyone's wish that day, my friends compete with each other that who will wish me 1st, that is the only day i smile whole day,
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