Do you still celebrate your birthday?

Philippines
August 28, 2008 11:28pm CST
I am turning 18 this coming september. I have already plans for my birthday, but unfortunately I might not celebrate it because of certain circumstances.. But i don't feel bad at all..It's ok for me.. the important thing is that i'm happy..
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• Philippines
29 Aug 08
Hi! Advanced happy birthday, especially that it's your debut! When I turned 18, I didn't like to have a party because mainly, I don't want to wear a dress and have to go through that "socialite" type of party. So I just dined with friends and made the most out of it. I had lots of fun and it was one of my most unforgettable birthdays. I always celebrate my birthday but I celebrate it my own way. We just go fine dining then go to a mall. I usually buy myself stuff that I like on my birthday too. But I never want to party, I don't know why. I'm already happy to do things on my birthday with my family I guess. And I'm thankful for every year I'm alive that's why I celebrate them. Happy birthday again!
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@magna86 (1786)
• India
29 Aug 08
advance happy birth day to you dear!!! wish all your dreams come true!! i dont celebrate my birthday!!in the same way i celebrated 10 years ago.. i am a grown up!! so no parties.. just a simple house party.. with only the family members!!
• Philippines
29 Aug 08
I'm 27, old enough for parties, clowns, cakes and balloons. I don't do such rituals and entertainments for my birthday anymore. It stopped at the age of 18, my debut. Anyway, I can't say as well that I don't celebrate my birthday anymore. I mean, I may have no parties to throw, no visitors to entertain, no cake candles to blow, but I'm still happy that I went through another year, scarred, blemished, harmed, tired, aching, but well, surviving and kicking. So I still celebrate my birthday alone. Yes, alone, by myself. I treat myself to 4 movies in a row (yeah, I do a movie marathon during my birthday in cinemas), I eat heartily, I buy myself gifts like the books that I love and of course I go to church to thank the Father for another year, hoping that I'll survive another year in my life.. Yes, don't feel bad if you're not doing the usual things you do on your birthday, what matters most is that you're happy. Advance happy birthday! May God bless you always.
• Philippines
29 Aug 08
Since I enter the high school days, I dont like to celebrate my birthday. Simply because I dont want to spend money on it. We just go to church with my family and eat some dishes that my mom cooked for us in our house. But when I started my job and my birthday came, I can resist my co workers. And I just celebrated again my birthday last january with my co workers at my aunts house, because we dont have our own house here. and my mom Just cooked what we ate. I celebrated it because I want to give thanks on what i have now and what god gave me. He gave me a good job and lost of good friends that helped me to overcome my recent problems. That's why I celebrated it again.
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@brisk123 (2823)
• India
29 Aug 08
I had stopped celebrating my birthdays but what I used to do is plan something special with my fiance for this special day.We both would take leave from our respective offices and spend whole day together.We go out have lunch together,watch movie or go picnic(just me and him).This is it and it means a lot to me.By the way,Happy Birthday..I am wishing you in advance!
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@tonytt2009 (1706)
• China
29 Aug 08
Well I am still celebrate my birthday coz I believe that after every birthday,people will have something to chance,such as experience, thinking,whatever..So I celebrate for them and the most importance is to celebrate my mom who brought me to the world.~~~ Thank you mom~~`
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@biggerb (2024)
• India
29 Aug 08
Advanced birthday wishes to you.Hope you have a wonderful year ahead.May you see many more happier ones to come.You have all the reason to celebrate.You are young just 18 and I can imagine how excited you must be.I too was like that when I was your age.Now with children grown up and away from home.Just me and husband nothing much its like any other day except that I hear from all my family and friends.They call up to wish me.I don't regret it at all.I'm fine this way.
@MissGia (955)
• United States
29 Aug 08
Yes!!! I love to celebrate my birthday! To me its my own personal holiday. I enjoy it more than any holiday out there. Its MY day :)
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@sacmom (14192)
• United States
29 Aug 08
No, I don't. I had my 33rd birthday less than 2 months ago, and did absolutely nothing special for it. LOL But that's okay as I don't like making a big deal out of it anyway. The last time I had a birthday party was 10 years ago, I think! I certainly didn't expect one though seeing that we just had a birthday party for my oldest only days before.
@myliezl0903 (2726)
• Philippines
29 Aug 08
hi there! wow! advance happy birthday! i will also celebrate my birthday this coming september and i am turning 30! hehehe! i know it sounds old but i don't see myself that old.,actually i don't really look like 30, some says that i am just around 20 plus ., and it was kinda flattering.,! lol! well, age doesn't matter for me., i am actually planning to celebrate it but i guess i will not to do it anymore cause i know it will gonna be an additional expenses for me., and i am saving now cause i want to buy something on my birthday., anyway, " ADVANCE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US! " CHEERS!!!
@acegirl (127)
• China
29 Aug 08
In my memory, i don't celebrate my birthday much. Only maybe 5 times or even 7, because of busy school work, even i myself often forget about my birthday, and so do my parents. LOL, i know it's kinda absurd, that's my birthday, but it just happens.
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• China
29 Aug 08
I haven't celebrate my birthday for several years,birthday party means nothing to me since my graduation from university. I think you should give a call to mom to show your gratitude,After all,it's a suffering day to your mom 18 years ago.
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