Thanks for this! I was just corresponding with an 80 something year old vivacious friend who told me she was invited to 16 bday celebrations and yeah, this helps puts things in perspective for sure 😄
I turn 21 on Christmas day and I will probably spend it much like you have spent your 27th. I will use it as a day to rest and trying enjoy myself all alone.
I admit that is not how I want to spend my birthday but it is the most likely outcome. I am a farmer at it is planting season from now until January. I will be working 13 hour shifts 5-6 days a week up until New Year. I know I won't have the energy to arrange anything for my birthday, even if it is on another date, you know everyone being busy on Christmas day and all that, because I will simply be too tired. I also know that nobody is going to arrange anything for me. It is just one of those things.
I am trying my best to accept it but I just can't help but to wish things were different. My 19th and 20th I also saw no one on birthdays and I would be lying to you if I said it wasn't severely depressing. Its very tough to be alone on Christmas day, my birthday as well, and to only receive the occasional message or so. I have friends and family that care about me but their own plans and worries for the date dominate their minds and they all kind of forget me. I feel very rejected. Last year I even ended up working on my birthday just to get my mind off things.
I think it may be more difficult for me because I am still pretty young. Its tough spending all the "important" birthdays alone when all your friends are having crazy parties on theirs.
I don't exactly know what the point of my comment is, your post just got me thinking and I typed out what I thought. I hope you enjoyed your birthday and found it meaningful. I really enjoy your writing and the feelings they stir in me.
Thanks for this! I was just corresponding with an 80 something year old vivacious friend who told me she was invited to 16 bday celebrations and yeah, this helps puts things in perspective for sure 😄
nov 13 at 37 yesterday, i felt the same way - happy birthday to you.
Happy Birthday
You're right, a birthday is a day for reflection and gratitude. Each birthday is like 'Wow! I made it through another year!'
Thanks for this gift of insight that you gave US on YOUR birthday. It was a great article. Have a different (but still blessed) birthday!
Happy Birthday! 🎂
I turn 21 on Christmas day and I will probably spend it much like you have spent your 27th. I will use it as a day to rest and trying enjoy myself all alone.
I admit that is not how I want to spend my birthday but it is the most likely outcome. I am a farmer at it is planting season from now until January. I will be working 13 hour shifts 5-6 days a week up until New Year. I know I won't have the energy to arrange anything for my birthday, even if it is on another date, you know everyone being busy on Christmas day and all that, because I will simply be too tired. I also know that nobody is going to arrange anything for me. It is just one of those things.
I am trying my best to accept it but I just can't help but to wish things were different. My 19th and 20th I also saw no one on birthdays and I would be lying to you if I said it wasn't severely depressing. Its very tough to be alone on Christmas day, my birthday as well, and to only receive the occasional message or so. I have friends and family that care about me but their own plans and worries for the date dominate their minds and they all kind of forget me. I feel very rejected. Last year I even ended up working on my birthday just to get my mind off things.
I think it may be more difficult for me because I am still pretty young. Its tough spending all the "important" birthdays alone when all your friends are having crazy parties on theirs.
I don't exactly know what the point of my comment is, your post just got me thinking and I typed out what I thought. I hope you enjoyed your birthday and found it meaningful. I really enjoy your writing and the feelings they stir in me.