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From: Saturn (summer house on Chiron)
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posted April 18, 2014 07:27 AM            

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If you're one of these people, when did it start and why?

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posted April 18, 2014 07:55 AM            

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I don't. I never have really. I probably had a few birthday parties when I was a kid but I only remember one of them.

I'm not good at having surprises sprung on me either, it just feels a bit forced to me, as if the other party/parties are obliged to do something out of duty. I'm just not that good at receiving I guess. To me it's just another day.

Guess I'm jaded and boring! lol

Mind you I did have a nice birthday dinner with friends in California a couple of years ago. I prefer low-key celebrations rather than big affairs.

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posted April 18, 2014 08:02 AM            

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I generally just let it slip by.
In real life most of the time it has been ignored by others.
It's just a number.
Coming up on 60th.

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posted April 18, 2014 08:08 AM            

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posted April 18, 2014 08:23 AM            

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ME EITHER!!!

but I have to admit I don't dislike when people do something special but my thing is. you should do something special for me everyday

But I don't host my own parties to celebrate the day I was born because im not 7 lol.

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posted April 18, 2014 08:28 AM            

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I think birthdays are the most important days of the year (well, in addition to easter and christmas and national days, and thanksgiving, halloween, and everything else I could possibly celebrate).

I have some friends and family who play it down, but that doesn't fly with me. If they won't organize their own party (as I do), I will organize it for them. Or, if I'm not able to because allot of my friends and family are in different countries, I will time a big package for their special day, full of gifts, a personal card, pictures or similar. For my closest friends who live close by I'll bake cakes for their special day in addition to the gift and possibly the organization of their birthday party.

I also like to prompt everyone attending these parties to tell the birthdaykid what they appreciate most about them.

I think birthdays are important, it is the one day of the year you are supposed to be spoiled and you can celebrate yourself. It is important to speak up and tell people it is your birthday and that it is important to you though. People aren't perfect, if you don't let them know it's important they may forget or not really think about it. I have great birthdays because people know it is important to me.

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posted April 18, 2014 08:32 AM            

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No I should be spoilt by people I love everyday.

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From: Saturn (summer house on Chiron)
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posted April 18, 2014 08:40 AM            

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^ lol

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I have some friends and family who play it down, but that doesn't fly with me. If they won't organize their own party (as I do), I will organize it for them.

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You seem pushy. What if they simply don't feel like celebrating? Just let them be.

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posted April 18, 2014 08:45 AM            

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Originally posted by I'm so cappy:
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[QUOTE]I have some friends and family who play it down, but that doesn't fly with me. If they won't organize their own party (as I do), I will organize it for them.

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You seem pushy. What if they simply don't feel like celebrating? Just let them be.

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No. I'm not pushy, I just get things done.

I believe most people want to celebrate, but they don't want to seem attention-seeking or they don't want to play up their own person. Perhaps they don't have the time to plan. So it is easier for them if someone else takes the initiative. I don't do surprises. Rather, I tell people I think they should have a party to celebrate themselves. When they are evasive, won't definitely say they'll hold one, won't give me a date, won't really tell me either way if they are going to have a party, I ask them if they will let me plan it and they say yes. It always has to be within bounds of course, if they don't like to organize their own parties I usually plan smaller ones for them, and I always have them give me the guest list. When it is my parents, I only invite family, and who would object to a family gathering anyway? Especially if they will be given gifts, I will make all the phone calls and make all the food? It's not a bad deal.

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posted April 18, 2014 10:46 AM            

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I don't like parties like that though.
It's your birthday, so what **** you!

I think celebrations should be about everyone.

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posted April 18, 2014 11:51 AM            

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Nope. Here's me:

It's funny that my dad and I both have Leo Asc about 2 degrees away from each other, and his Pisces Moon is conjunct my Sun...but he tries to downplay his birthday every year, chalking birthday celebrations up to human arrogance. And I'm like "Well, we're glad you're here, so let us celebrate at least."

I didn't care much about a big deal for my birthday this year. Normally, I just like to do something simple that I enjoy. Go down to the market and buy some crystals and flowers or something, go visit the waterfall or go to the art museum or a show, etc. I tend to do those things either by myself or with my husband, although this year I just wanted to work in my garden or go for a hike.

I'm really family oriented with birthdays as well, so I don't organize a big get together or anything...although I do like to get people nice gifts that I know they'll like and want for their birthdays, if I'm close to them.

I ban cheesy cards, though (at least if I'm the one giving them). I tend to go for cards with lovely pictures and nothing written on the inside except for a personal note.

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posted April 18, 2014 01:04 PM            

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I don't.

Mine's around Christmas, and there are more important Birthdays to focus on.

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posted April 18, 2014 10:55 PM            

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No, in fact rarely mention them

B/c if I want a day to be "special" then i make it special. Why wait a whole yr for one day unless one is under 21.

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