Only 6 days till my birthday now. That's less than a week! My aunt RoseMary called me last night--she knew my bday was coming up, but couldn't remember what day it was (she lost the master book w/ bdays...which is a bummer, b/c it was originally my Gramma's). She was worried she'd missed it. Ah, never fear, I told her. You still have a week!
This is something that amuses/perplexes/bothers me. The inability of people to remember the specific date of my birthday. Each year I have a few friends/family who have to be reminded that it's the 18th. Am I expecting too much out of everyone? I don't know family bdays sometimes b/c I've never known when they are. My mom & dad weren't ever big on sending bday cards to their siblings and if it was a bday, it was mentioned almost in passing. Whereas I (typically, but not always) am a birthday card fiend and remember the days/send the cards etc. I do it b/c I think people appreciate it. Is it too much to expect a little reciprocation?
Okay...that sounded REALLY selfish. Anyway...my bday's next Tuesday. I'm going to be 2 years away from the big 3-0. I'm 10 yrs older than all the seniors who are my volunteers for work. *sigh*
Off to run an errand...later.
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I always try to remember family and friends b-days. Sometimes it's hard with 6 brothers and sisters, 9 neices and nephews plus friends but I do try aweful hard.
There are some people that never reciprocate but I always send them something regardless.
It's not selfish to hope that someone remembers you on your b-day! It's normal!!!
I have your B-day marked on my calendar so be watching the mail next week for a fun package from CC!!
tee-hee
"pkgidt"
I always forget which day it is. But I know WHY I forget. Leslie's BD is the 17th of August, and yours is the 18th of April. I often get the two numbers confused, but always get the months right...
I'm really, really, really bad with this sort of stuff. Birthday Alarm is my saving grace!
I am really bad with birthdays and cards. Usually I have to make an effort to buy a card. I know people that send cards like it's their job. Everyone has their own card style so I would not take it personally.
I expect some reciprocation too.. Sometimes I think that expectation is what sets me in my bad moods. Because it makes me feel that ppl don't care about me.
I apologize!! I was hoping to get your package out today so it would arrive by your b-day on Tuesday. That is not looking good. Soooo...keep an eye out for it by the end of next week!:)
Have a great weekend!!
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