B-Days

This blog post represents my opinions, and my opinions alone

I don't know about you, but I am not the kind of person who looks forward to her birthday. I don't resent the annual day either. I am simply not that excited about it. Maybe it's because I'm somewhat of a loner and doesn't have a life as active and social as I sometimes wish. There are times when I don't mind being alone, and others when I do. 

And my birthday is one of them when I feel the latter. Right now, my life is rather boring and standing still, so it's pretty much natural that nothing is going to happen on the b-day. However, I do wish that the few friends I have would be somewhat more active and send a congratulations. I'm quite sure they will come a bit later, though. Hopefully.

Let me just stop right there: I am NOT fishing for any congratulations. Let me get that straight. I am NOT doing that. I am simply writing out thoughts and emotions here. 

Either way, as I said, I'm fairly sure they congratulations will come somewhat later. But at the moment, it feels weird when you've been talking with a friend for maybe an hour, and she still hasn't congratulated you… wow, that sounds petty of me, I have to say. It sure does… but, that's how I felt when I was speaking with her. (She has, now, just to let it be known).

But, one thing that is somewhat disappointing is when I woke up and my best friend hasn't texted me yet. Why is it disappointing? Because when she and I have been texting during the last couple of days, she has looked forward to my day quite a lot, with cute emojis and happy smileys. So, that sort of gave me the indication that she would be the first one to contact me today. It hasn't happened yet, though I'm sure it'll come later. It's just this small thing that I was looking forward to – hearing from my best friend. 

And though I could very well text her first, which I probably will do and wish her a good day, I feel it will give off the image that I want her, I REQUIRE of her to wish me "Happy birthday!". Yeah, not my style. It's something the person should wish upon the b-day person from the heart, not something the b-day person is entitled to and have to hear. Also, I already sound petty enough in this post. I mean, there are bigger things to worry about.

However, that was how I felt and have been feeling during my b-days for the last couple of years. I think I am entitled to express those emotions. Oh well, now I am off to do something better. I wish you a good day! 

This blog post represents my opinions, and my opinions alone

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rhapsodysiscaa #1
Awwww come here *huggies huggies* I know how you feel! My ex-best friend congratulated me every year but........ My first love/best friend never congratulated me on my birthday. He knows me longer than anyone and seriously, it pissed me off when he didn't congratulate me. I don't mind if he doesn't want to say happy bday but at least, notice it.

There was this day where I asked if he knows my birthday.... and he knew. He always thought that he already congratulated me. But then he said sorry and this year, he gave me congrats video (Then again, that's because my ex-best friend told him to make one...) with his friends XD But I know how disappointing it is. It just so ugh!
1227530lovestruck
#2
I felt that before... I understand you. BTW, *Happy Birthday!*. I just wanted to greet you~ Even you're not fishing for congratulations. *ㅋㅋㅋ* You know I really love all your stories Author-nim!~ Especially Checkmate and Mom and Dad(which is my favourite). It would be nice if I saw another story that you write~
MissMinew
#3
You just described how I feel on my birthday. So - you're definitely not alone with that feeling.
And while you don't want to fish for congratulations I want to say it anyway - happy birthday. ^^
haaitje
#4
I can totally understand how you feel. For me it's a bit the same. Not only with birthday's but also with other important days. And yeah, like you said, on one hand it makes you feel ashamed that you're feeling like this but on the other hand once people congratulate you you're recognized as a person, as a human being. That you matter to the world and the people around you. I don't know if I explain it clearly, but I get you. I really do. I'm 35 years old, turning 36 next month and it still sometimes feels like this. I think it's also because I'm a bit of a loner myself. Although I'm always one of the firsts to congratulate my friends and loved-ones. Strange isn't it....
Oh well, I hope you'll have a great birthday anyways and please remember that you are important to people and that a whole new year of life lies ahead of you! xxx