Birthdays

[dancerjodi]

Mo posted this in her LJ and I think its perfect:
"I'm old enough that I almost resent this day that I feel like I'm supposed to honor in some way."

I believe that we should make EVERY DAY special for ourselves. This is why I don't get into celebrating birthdays or valentine's day or other similar holidays. If you wake up in the morning you should be making the best out of your day, because you don't know if you'll be here tomorrow.

People don't seem to get that I feel this way, despite me saying it each year. Those of you that know me well should also know that I mean what I say (and say what I mean). Please don't insist that I make a big deal about my birthday. I'm not anti-birthday but I'm anti 'big deal' and many of you are trying to make a big deal about this.

If you must do something please consider making a donation to http://www.straypetsinneed.info/ . I'm very fortunate to have more than enough things in my life, and I prefer company and activities to "stuff".

You are free to do what you would like with your own birthdays, so please let me do what I would like to with mine. Brian and I will be spending the day together and with family. I'm hoping that the weather cooperates and we can head to the beach, but we shall see! :)

Comments

Bday

[dancer.livejournal.com]

My birthday isn't until 6/29, but people keep asking me what I want to do on it.

Re: Bday

[trixie.livejournal.com]

I see this as a way of people showing that they care about you, about your interests and desires. People can change from year to year about birthdays so it's also a way, early on, for those people that care to see what you'd like to do, if anything.
I hope there is no confusion between asking in friendship, and insisting after the question is answered. It can be difficult to find the patience to answer the same question over and over no matter how well intentioned the person asking.

For me, I try to see what others are really asking/doing- even when against my personal wishes. I may say... no presents for Christmas, birthday, whatever- and still I get presents. So, for me, I count myself blessed that people would try to be as generous as they are, and accept the sentiments gracefully.

I hope you have many very merry un-birthdays and a great solar return!
@-'-,--- K :)

Re: Bday

[protogeek.livejournal.com]

Ah, gotcha. How about "be relieved that people will stop asking me about it for another 11 months" :)