Birthdays, can you be bothered?
Discussion
Dalto123 said:
I had my 21st this year, and to be honest I couldn't be less bothered or excited about it - I didn't even know what I wanted present wise and still went to work that day. In future I think I'd rather just take a day or two off, go for a hoon and treat myself to a nice meal/drink. Miserable or what? 
Very similar but 22 for me last Saturday spent most of the day doing hobbles then went over a mates house to watch a film and a bit of food and drink which is a lot easier than pissing about trying to get a load of people to one place where half will end up not coming the other half will leave early fEdited by Dalto123 on Tuesday 9th September 06:45
k that.Spent sunday blasting up through mid wales with a bunch of other mx5 owners one a friend was his birthday that day far more enjoyable.
randomeddy said:
TobyLaRohne said:
With mine being on Sept 11th it has (since 2001) always felt a bit wrong to celebrate it. Not least because absolutely every media outlet and everywhere you look is filled with pictures commemorating the event.
Sept 11 is mine also.
28 this year; woke up in Spain, fell asleep in the UK. Travelling on your birthday sucks.
To be honest though, I find birthdays get less important as you get older. 5 years ago I would be on a weekend bender for my birthday, switching between drinking and feeling hungover.
Now I'm happy to let it slide by without a thought; the missus gets excited enough for both of us.
Although I did do my CBT for mine this year, hopefully leading onto my DAS
I didn't do birthdays till I moved to Libya and then Dubai.
My birthday was on the 9th September so fell on a Tuesday, not helpful for going out like I did last year where we did a Bubbalicious brunch with mates - I got my tongue stuck to the vodka luge and then proceeded to get hammered.
This year I went for a cheese fondue with wine with some ace work mates who are now also very good friends outside of work.
I also got ace presents - a Michael Kors bag and a Galaxy Gear 2 Neo watch. Last year was a Leatherman
I would have preferred to be at San Misano watching Valentino win but all in all was a brilliant day and I would struggle to think of spending it on my own again from now on.
Do what you want, but also remember sometimes doing something different can be fun
Claire
My birthday was on the 9th September so fell on a Tuesday, not helpful for going out like I did last year where we did a Bubbalicious brunch with mates - I got my tongue stuck to the vodka luge and then proceeded to get hammered.
This year I went for a cheese fondue with wine with some ace work mates who are now also very good friends outside of work.
I also got ace presents - a Michael Kors bag and a Galaxy Gear 2 Neo watch. Last year was a Leatherman
I would have preferred to be at San Misano watching Valentino win but all in all was a brilliant day and I would struggle to think of spending it on my own again from now on.
Do what you want, but also remember sometimes doing something different can be fun
Claire
I don't really bother with my birthdays these days. My Mum likes us to go out for a family meal in the evening but that's about it. My ex's family are big on birthdays and have to make a big thing over them but I have never really been that fussed. I don't understand taking a day (few days) off work for your birthday! Surely no one else is off work? What are you going to do? Sit at home celebrating by yourself...
Obviously when it comes to my Daughters birthday then I make a big song and dance about it but she's little and it's an exciting thing for her.
Obviously when it comes to my Daughters birthday then I make a big song and dance about it but she's little and it's an exciting thing for her.
I just had my 31st birthday on Sunday (14th)....
Spent the Saturday down at the Revival as I have done for the last 4 years, then a night in a posh hotel for me and the other half, with dinner for us and four friends. A few bottles of wine, a bottle of bubbly and dinner. That's plenty enough for me.
I nearly died of embarrassment when the other half started a chorus of 'happy birthday' in the bar afterwards.
My worst nightmare would be one of those Frankie & Benny or TGI Friday style Birthday celebrations at your table.
Spent the Saturday down at the Revival as I have done for the last 4 years, then a night in a posh hotel for me and the other half, with dinner for us and four friends. A few bottles of wine, a bottle of bubbly and dinner. That's plenty enough for me.
I nearly died of embarrassment when the other half started a chorus of 'happy birthday' in the bar afterwards.
My worst nightmare would be one of those Frankie & Benny or TGI Friday style Birthday celebrations at your table.
Yeah, they really are tragic. Dr Interceptor said:
My worst nightmare would be one of those Frankie & Benny or TGI Friday style Birthday celebrations at your table.
A couple of years back, I went to a Frankie & Bennys with my Son (7 at the time) and my Wife. It happened to be the day of my Birthday but I didn't make anything of it at all - not my thing. At the time, a friend of ours was manager at this particular branch and came over for a catch-up. It came up it was my Birthday but I just played it down as I didn't want a fuss.You can guess the rest.
My Son thought it was funny, but that night, I sat down with my Wife and told her how mortified I was - I hate such attention and handle such situations very badly on an emotional level. I was on the edge of walking out but didn't want to make a scene in front of my Son, Wife or our friend and her staff.
Even before that occasion, I can happily let my Birthday pass unnoticed. If a week day, I go to work as normal (although I'll buy some cakes for the office). If a weekend, I'm quite happy doing nothing but going to my favourite restaurant with just the Wife.
On the flip side, I have a friend who makes a massive deal out of every birthday, big plans are made for the weekend which is closest to the actual day. It's all over Facebook aswell, just so we don't forget. My Sister and her other half are the same, a whole weekend of drinking and celebrating. I recently heard of people celebrating for the number of days relating to their birthday - so for your 30th, you spend 30 days celebrating/doing something for your birthday - I'd rather remove my liver with a knife and fork.
I respect we're all different, really I do but I'm a very private person who doesn't care for drawing attention to myself.
Fun Bus said:
A couple of years back, I went to a Frankie & Bennys with my Son (7 at the time) and my Wife. It happened to be the day of my Birthday but I didn't make anything of it at all - not my thing. At the time, a friend of ours was manager at this particular branch and came over for a catch-up. It came up it was my Birthday but I just played it down as I didn't want a fuss.
You can guess the rest.
My Son thought it was funny, but that night, I sat down with my Wife and told her how mortified I was - I hate such attention and handle such situations very badly on an emotional level. I was on the edge of walking out but didn't want to make a scene in front of my Son, Wife or our friend and her staff.
This whole quote reads like it's about something legitmately traumatising, not just about some waiters in a chain restaurant singing Happy Birthday to you. I'm not a huge fan of being centre of attention nor birthdays but I'd take this in my stride. Cheer up!You can guess the rest.
My Son thought it was funny, but that night, I sat down with my Wife and told her how mortified I was - I hate such attention and handle such situations very badly on an emotional level. I was on the edge of walking out but didn't want to make a scene in front of my Son, Wife or our friend and her staff.
Fun Bus said:
My Son thought it was funny, but that night, I sat down with my Wife and told her how mortified I was - I hate such attention and handle such situations very badly on an emotional level. I was on the edge of walking out but didn't want to make a scene in front of my Son, Wife or our friend and her staff.
Some fun you are......but I feel exactly the same way.
Most I do is a day or two off consisting of sleeping in and not doing much all day. I hate being the centre of attention, even receiving praise. Makes me feel very awkward.
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