When your birthday is near do you make a wish list?

United States
May 17, 2011 11:59pm CST
When your birthday is near, do you make a wish list for your friends/family/significant other to get you? Before, I used to because it would be easier for me & the person (plus people request it) but now that I have everything I possibly want (I always want stuff but I'm happy with what I have) I'm thankful for what I get and it's more fun for the excitement. Also, how was your 21st birthday like? I'm turning 21 in less than a month, I'm excited and if you're not 21 yet, what are your plans??
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@kajal1992 (354)
• India
18 May 11
i never expect anything rather than wishes from my love, my best friend and my family people, till any of my wishes is not fulfilled yet so i didn't expect, i am just happy with what that i have, and yes i always eagerly wait for the wishes from my girlfriend and my best friend at midnight 12:00am , which gives me a great pleasure to my heart, and yes 10 days before i became 19.
• India
18 May 11
Your girlfriend and your best friend calls at midnight 12:00am to wish you? Sounds very good. Such good people you have got as your friends. I just can't imagine how good your relationships are going. You just made me feel a little jealous. All the best for your life dude- enjoy it! :) Regards, Ajith.
• India
18 May 11
yes i have such a good relationship, my entire family , friends and my love are just so cute , they makes me feel this life in more beautiful view, thanks for dropping ebook_freak
@ebook_freak (1511)
• India
18 May 11
Hmmm... let me think. When I was a kid I did used to make somethnig like a wishlist. But no one ever bothered about it- not even me. I did it for fun, I didn't even have the guts to show to my dad. I never took it seriously. And who would care to give gifts to me?? No one does.... Sorry, I just went a bit emotional. I'm going to be 21 this July. Not yet celebrated. Well, nothing's gonna happen either way- my mom would make a cake and I might get a couple of birthday cards. That's all. Happy mylotting, Regards, Ajith.
• India
18 May 11
Thanks kajal. It's ok for me. Just like you said gift are not more valuable than their love. I only ask them for their love- i never asked for gifts.
• India
18 May 11
Thanks a lot for the gifts rayann. It's really sweet of you. And you can start using smilies when your posting becomes 200. It's 141 now- just do more responses to reach 200.(Commenting does not increase the number) Happy mylotting- and thanks again! -Ajith
• India
18 May 11
don't be sad , feel yourself happy, and in your birthday better we need to thanks to our mom and dad who make us to view and survive in such a nice world, on your birthday give them a tight hug and say thanks you , you will see in return they will give you a lots of love too. gift are not more valuable than their love.
@sweet_pea (3322)
• Philippines
19 May 11
I had never had a wish list on my birthdays. I don't expect people to give me one. I am more contented that people greet me on my birthday. Advance happy birthday though. In my country, girls celebrate their 18th birthday. Boys celebrate their 21st birthday. It is like a coming out party.
@asliah (11137)
• Philippines
3 Jun 11
hi, if my birthday will come,i will not prepare any wish list before it will come,for me every thing will come what may,and i will treasure it every scene that happen to my birthday.
@didi13 (2926)
• Romania
25 Jun 11
On my last birthday I made a list and I sent all my friends by email. The list goes like this: It's just material wishes ... because health and virtue, we want everyone! 1. Two good and expensive watches - one sport and one business 2. A thin and small laptop - and if possible lilac or green 3. More ... books, how to read a life now 4. A pair of shoes incredibly expensive and unjustified 5. A ticket to a concert outside the country - any music, either - no noise! 6. A Mediterranean cruise for 10 days - water and sun ... 7. A fish in a large bowl colored transparent
@thatgirl13 (7294)
• South Korea
19 May 11
I have a couple years to go till i'm 21 and am definitely not excited. This is my last year as a teenager and I really don't want my teenage years to pass by so quick :( Anyway, I never make wish list on birthdays but do make a huge one on New Year's. Actually on birthdays, I'm just so overwhelmed the whole day that I don't seem to concentrate much.
• United States
19 May 11
I do not make a wishlist. I am not a picky person and am happy with whatever I get. Everyone says I am the easiest person to shop for. I make wishlists on Amazon from time to time but I don't share them with people. Not sure why but I never do.
@chrissieatu (1033)
• China
19 May 11
Well i never did that before. In fact, my family doesn't have the tradition of celebrating a birth day "significantly". My colleague celebrate the day for me actually. While it's time to make a wish, I don't quite have any idea of what to say. Yet, I was happy already though. It's more important to cherish your loved ones daily, right? And, happy birthday to you ( a little bit earlier~) & Forever 21, Yeah
• Philippines
18 May 11
I've never done this even once in my life. I never expected anything before my birthday but having fun. Every gift I get, I just appreciate them (even the pencil sharpener I got back in 2007 which is pretty weird).
@megamatt (14292)
• United States
18 May 11
Well often times I can't really think of what I need right now when my birthday comes. Therefore, I just ask for the thing that all of us really can use no matter what and that is money. That way, if I do need something but cannot think about it right now, then money is the best policy. I would rather receive money then a tacky looking gift that I would rather use. Of course, if I have an idea, I might float it to the right parties. Parties that I know are smart enough to get the hint that it is something that I want. Which is only a handful of people in my family granted. For some reason, some of them cannot get it through their head that I have enough clothes and my closet is packed and I want something more practical instead. Its the thought that counts granted, but there are some people who don't think.
• Philippines
18 May 11
when you are young, you make wishes in order to make things you aspire possible. As you grow old and become mature,you don't make wish anymore but thank god for the blessings that the years of your existence has given you. Anyhow i still believe that the wishes we make in our lives drives us to work harder in order to get what we aspire.Happy Birthday....
@marie2052 (3691)
• United States
18 May 11
Awww to be young again LOL I am way over 21, but I remember gettng the best thing for my 21st birthday I was expecting our daughter. My birthday was in july and she was born in September so it was an exciting time. I have learned through the years I really don't like getting gifts...they are never usually anything I need or want. So birthdays are usually just a night out to eat. Sometimes my husband will give me a gift card to one of two of my favorite places I get my lotions and fragrance mists. But if there is anything I really want I save for it myself and get it.
@wosorno (26)
• United States
18 May 11
Now that I have kids and my brother had kids and all of my cousins have kids.... Yes, there are a lot of kids, we have started making up wish lists on certain websites as ideas. Usually the nuts or cousins will ask what to get onenof the children and it is so much easier to have that wish list and to tell them to take a look at it. I know I appreciate it when my cousins do it for their kudos when they have an upcoming birthday as I can then go online and buy the presents early. As for myself, sometimes around the holidays I will make up a wish list but not for my birthday.
• United States
19 May 11
I don't make a wish list. On my 21st birthday i just want to party and have fun! you only turn 21 once!! :)
@jaiyanz (84)
• Philippines
18 May 11
I never do that, make a request wish list for my friends or my love ones.. For me even though the most cheap gift i received to my birthday I treasure it. Be contented and what you have is the key to be happy not only on birthday, but everyday
• Philippines
18 May 11
I've never done this even once in my life. I never expected anything before my birthday but having fun. Every gift I get, I just appreciate them (even the pencil sharpener I got back in 2007 which is pretty weird).
@chuyins123 (2112)
• Philippines
18 May 11
I don't make wishlist. No one would ask anyway. haha I haven't received much gifts on birthdays. But I do receive overwhelming greetings. haha :) Some of my dear friends though give me gifts but they don't ask me what I want. They usually do give on a surprise, which makes it more exciting. :)
@tiina05 (2317)
• Philippines
18 May 11
hello, I never do that I dont know why? I did not used to it? hmmm Well, I just turned 20 last January and my next birthday will be on next year. right? LOL. As for now I dont have any plans because it is too far and I dont know what to do in that time? Maybe I am thinking I am too old to celebrate it in a party? and besides I dont have any budget to it. ha ha but advance happy birthday to you! it is up to you what to decide? Good luck