“Have you ever experienced a SURPRISE party?”

@Shavkat (137168)
Philippines
June 28, 2018 10:17pm CST
In my entire life, I haven’t experienced a surprise party. I was always the one who throws a surprise party to others. I am not whining about it. I am just wondering how it feels to be surprised on natal’s day. I was too busy the whole week and it will be ended the preparation for my little niece’s birthday tomorrow. It will be a surprise party for not knowing what will be the theme of her 7th birthday. “Where do you usually hold a birthday party, in a house or restaurant?” Did you ever have or throw a surprise party to someone?” Image Credit: mamiverse.com
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
29 Jun 18
Hi Shav. Nope I have never tried it since we are not keen on those things. I dont remember planning for a birthday surprise. But for sure your niece will love the surprise.
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@Shavkat (137168)
• Philippines
29 Jun 18
We hope she will like the cake. It is quite difficult to find a baker who can make her dream cake.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
29 Jun 18
@Shavkat So true. But were you able to find one?
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@Shavkat (137168)
• Philippines
29 Jun 18
@mlgen1037 We did order last week. It would be picked up tomorrow afternoon.
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@1creekgirl (40374)
• United States
2 Jul 18
I had two surprise parties for the same birthday one time! Our kids met us at a restaurant out of town, then my husband invited friends to a party at our house. Being born four days after Christmas, not many people want to go to parties. If I were near you, I'd throw you the biggest surprise party ever!
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@Shavkat (137168)
• Philippines
2 Jul 18
How nice of you if you will do that. I am sure it is a fun time with the family and friends.
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@1creekgirl (40374)
• United States
2 Jul 18
@Shavkat My husband doesn't like surprises at all, but I know you'll have a wonderful surprise party one day.
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@Shavkat (137168)
• Philippines
2 Jul 18
@1creekgirl I do think that some people don't like surprises. I hope I can have at least one surprise party.
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@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
2 Jul 18
I had a friend who organized a surprise party for his wife. I was at the party, and we had a great time. She got really surprised, she had no idea that he had arranged a party. When I graduated from high school my parents arranged a surprise party for me. They just told me that we going out for dinner and when I opened the door to the restaurant at least 50 relatives and friends were waiting for me
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@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
3 Jul 18
@Shavkat Yes, it was fun. At my own party my grandmother almost ruined the surprise. She said: "I'll see you tonight" and I thought: "Tonight? But I am just having dinner with my parents"
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@Shavkat (137168)
• Philippines
3 Jul 18
@Porcospino I think your granny didn't say it intentionally.
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@Shavkat (137168)
• Philippines
3 Jul 18
It is nice that you had experienced it. I wondered how it feels. With your story, I can sense that it was a fun time.
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@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
30 Jun 18
*smiling at you* I don't care for surprise parties. Inevitably, something always goes wrong, so I prefer not to have the added stress that would go with a surprise party. When Pretty was still in grade school and High School, we planned and threw birthday parties for her and her friends. (Her mother didn't like having parties, so those had to wait until it was just Pretty and I before we could have them.) We only had one birthday party for her in a restaurant. (I believe she and her friends were 11 years old.) The party was at Chuck E Cheese's. I bought a birthday pack for them. So, who is the handsome young man you are using as your avatar? One of your nephews?
Make your kid’s birthday one to remember! See how Chuck E. Cheese’s kids’ birthday party packages make it easy to create fun memories for everyone.
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@Shavkat (137168)
• Philippines
4 Jul 18
@DaddyEvil Actually the app transformed me to this youth.lol I just only used my real picture. I think we are still young at heart.
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@Shavkat (137168)
• Philippines
2 Jul 18
I do agree with you. I sometimes don't like surprises. The picture that I used is mine.lol Do I look like a very young boy?lol
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@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
3 Jul 18
@Shavkat You look about 15 or maybe 16 years old in that photo. (How old were you when it was taken?) If you want to see me as a young kid, the discussion I wrote about missing someone has my youngest brother and I at the top of it. Edit to add: OOPS! The discussion about being less actively worried is the one with the picture of my littlest brother and I on it!
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
29 Jun 18
never did. well, i am just the simple person who may enjoy birthday parties if there are, or none at all.
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@Shavkat (137168)
• Philippines
29 Jun 18
I think being the eldest in the family. Sometimes they sacrificed a lot for the family. I don't expect to have a surprise party. A simple greeting is fine with me.
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@Shavkat (137168)
• Philippines
2 Jul 18
@ridingbet I agree. We only spend money if it is needed.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
30 Jun 18
@Shavkat well we Ilocanos are 'matipid' or better yet, thrifty. we save a lot too, so i think it is fair to say we are not of the 'spending-much-for-birthday-celebrations' type of persons.
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@chicnthin (3031)
• Philippines
29 Jun 18
I and my friends just give each other a cake on our especial day.
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@Shavkat (137168)
• Philippines
29 Jun 18
I think that's nice practice with your close friends. If my old friend would be here, they will do the same thing.
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@Shavkat (137168)
• Philippines
29 Jun 18
@chicnthin we cannot control this situation. That would be another level to look forward to.
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@chicnthin (3031)
• Philippines
29 Jun 18
@Shavkat now we are parting ways since college is approaching but hopefully we could still stick around.
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• Philippines
30 Jun 18
I never had that experience. Most of my bdays were either eat out or just quiet dinner.
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@Shavkat (137168)
• Philippines
2 Jul 18
Same here. I had never experienced it, too. My family and I usually celebrate our birthdays at home.
@sol_cee (38223)
• Philippines
2 Jul 18
I had one and I cried. hehe
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@Shavkat (137168)
• Philippines
3 Jul 18
It is nice that you had experienced it. I might have teary eyes if it happens to me.
@thelme55 (76477)
• Germany
2 Jul 18
No, I haven't. I wish I have.
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@Shavkat (137168)
• Philippines
2 Jul 18
I hope you can have the surprise party in the future.
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• India
29 Jun 18
Surprise parties are awesome.. We like to keep parties outside..
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@Shavkat (137168)
• Philippines
29 Jun 18
It is nice to have any type of parties. It is the best time to be with the family and close people to our heart.
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@Shavkat (137168)
• Philippines
2 Jul 18
• India
29 Jun 18
@Shavkat Yes.. It's true.. These are the happiest moments..
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@YrNemo (20261)
4 Jul 18
I organize parties often for others (surprised ones included) but I would hate to be the receiver of any such attention. I am too introvert for this sort of thing.
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@Shavkat (137168)
• Philippines
4 Jul 18
I think we are in the same boat in terms of organizing parties, But then, I can be a flexible person when it comes to surprises. I just wondered what would be the feeling of being surprised at a birthday party.
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@Shavkat (137168)
• Philippines
5 Jul 18
@YrNemo It seems she is like an adult. I do agree that some kiddies would react to the same thing. Unlike my little niece, she loves surprises.
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@YrNemo (20261)
5 Jul 18
@Shavkat One of my kids once, burst into tears with her surprised birthday party. She said she would rather know in advance. She cried more later when some gifts someone gave her was not what she wanted (she was 3-4 YO at the time!).
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@dgobucks226 (34301)
30 Jun 18
Not for me but for both my parents. They were both fantastic affairs and they were totally surprised. We had all of their friends invited to the party so we had to rent out a dinning room area in a restaurant. Great memory
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@Shavkat (137168)
• Philippines
2 Jul 18
I am sure your parents were so happy and the people who had joined the party. Great job for that, my friend.
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@Shavkat (137168)
• Philippines
3 Jul 18
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@dgobucks226 (34301)
2 Jul 18
@Shavkat Oh yes, completely surprised
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@Icydoll (36717)
• India
29 Jun 18
Like you..I also haven't experienced a surprise party..but it's sure very excited and gives great happiness
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@Shavkat (137168)
• Philippines
29 Jun 18
I am contented with seeing each family member's happy. It is a priceless happiness.
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
29 Jun 18
Nope. I have never experienced a surprise party..
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@Shavkat (137168)
• Philippines
29 Jun 18
It is okay. Who knows? Your colleagues at work will do it this year.
@Shavkat (137168)
• Philippines
29 Jun 18
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
29 Jun 18
@Shavkat hehe!!! Hopefully.
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@GreatMartin (23677)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
29 Jun 18
I have thrown myself 5 surprise parties--I tell my friends who to invite, what to serve and what gifts to get me!! THink I'm kidding--just ask Alfredo!! :O)
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@Shavkat (137168)
• Philippines
29 Jun 18
Uhm That's very intriguing. I will ask Alfredo. Is he your friend?
@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
29 Jun 18
Oh we are on the same seat. Never knew the feeling. I always organize and plan the surprise.
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@Shavkat (137168)
• Philippines
29 Jun 18
I am not losing hope. In time, we can have a surprise party.
@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
29 Jun 18
I have never had one, or thrown one, or been to one. As I don't like surprises, or parties.
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@Shavkat (137168)
• Philippines
29 Jun 18
Sometimes I don't like surprises. I am quite not easy when someone said something about it.
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@josie_ (9763)
• Philippines
29 Jun 18
I have stop celebrating my birthday when I reach 40 over two decades ago. But I appreciate the thoughtful gesture when I get a greeting from friends and relatives. That pretty much sum up my "surprise" during my birthdays. My grandchildren more or less expect me to prepare something for their birthdays so it's impossible to keep it a surprise.
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@Shavkat (137168)
• Philippines
29 Jun 18
I think it is important for the kiddies to have parties. They deserve it. For me, it is better to make my family happy in having their parties. I can also celebrate my birthday with them. A simple gesture of knowing my birthday is fine.
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@sw8sincere (5204)
• Philippines
29 Jun 18
suprise party is always an unforgettable event. Unfortunately, i haven't experienced that one. I usually hold my birthday at home. I prepare food for everybody to eat and we sing karaoke. That's what I usually do on my birthday.
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@Shavkat (137168)
• Philippines
29 Jun 18
I think it is fine if we don't have a surprise party. We can hold parties for the sake of loving the people surround us.