When was the last time you blow a birthday cake?

Blowing a Birthday Cake! - Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday to you!

...so goes the most popular song in the world! When was the last time you make a wish then you blow a Birthday Cake before your loved ones sang this song to you?
@salonga (27775)
Philippines
October 3, 2008 3:05am CST
It's my Mom's 82nd birthday tomorrow and I am planning for a big party! Sort of thanksgiving for the Lord brought healing to her after months of being bedridden. I am planning to buy a big birthday cake that she could blow. It has always been her pleasure to blow a birthday cake after whispering her wishes. Then all of us would sing aloud the Birthday song! Ohhh! I'm already excited for tomorrow's event! How about you? Do you still blow a cake during your birthday or you find this a child thing! Well... not to me! I still love doing this!
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@sweetie1026 (1718)
• Philippines
3 Oct 08
I think it was on my 40th birthday. I don't usually get a cake on my birthday, when it's my girls' birthday i make it a point to buy them a cake. During my 40th birthday they got me a cake, they told me then that we all get to be 40 only once.Now, that i am turning 50 on the 26th my girls say that they are going to get me a cake so i can blow the candles. They even want to have a small party, because it is my 50th, we should all be thankful. Well, i am thankful to God for all the blessings he has given me through my life. Whoah, 50 years but i don't feel 50 at all.But to tell you the truth, i am a little excited for that day,because even my friends at work are planning a little celebration for me.
• Philippines
3 Oct 08
By the way, send my birthday greetings to you mom, ok. Thanks!
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
4 Oct 08
So you will be stepping on your golden year soon Sweetie. Same here, I also don't feel I'm in the 50's. It's good to be forever young at heart. For as long as we take care of our health and we keep a happy disposition, looking younger than our age is never too hard. I'm glad you have thoughtful children as well! And thanks for your greetings for my Mom! God bless!
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@andak2007 (3229)
• Philippines
3 Oct 08
i just celebrated my birthday october 1st and honestly i was kind of expecting for someone to give me a cake that i can blow my wishes...i never got to blow a candle in a cake...if no one will give me a cake on my 30th birthday then i will have to buy it for myself.
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
3 Oct 08
Ohhh! I wish someone could have given you so you can make a big blow along with big wishes! So next birthday, I'm sure you don't need to buy for yourself, just pray that someone gives you. You will get it. That is sure!
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@rsa101 (37968)
• Philippines
3 Oct 08
That is such a great idea doing a grand celebration for your mom. I guess it really needs to be celebrated for that miracle you just had received from HIM. My congratulations and a happy birthday to your mom.
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
3 Oct 08
Thank you my friend for your greetings to my Mom! Indeed the miraculous healing needs to be celebrated. God is good indeed! Thanks a lot my dear!
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• Philippines
3 Oct 08
Wow! How sweet! I'm sure your mom will have a grand time tomorrow! I can't remember when was the last time I blew a birthday candle. I think I was in preteens then. Since my birthday falls on a season that school's still ongoing I cannot celebrate my birthdays with family. But my friends in school would a surprise for me. There's a cake but no candles to blow. They think I'm too old for that already. :D
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
3 Oct 08
Ohhh you are still a lot younger as compared to my Mom my friend! But I can't blame you. It depends on how you want your birthday celebrated. Blowing candles seems too ceremonious. But I find it so touching to have all loved ones gathered around while I blow my birthday cake. Thanks for sharing!
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@dong1970 (1572)
• Philippines
3 Oct 08
It was long ago,i think it was my seventh bday,actually i don't celebrate my birthday but i love celebrating my love one's birthday.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
3 Oct 08
Ha!ha!ha! That was too long ago! Well good fathers would not mind if they will not celebrate their birthdays but not the birthdays of their children and wife. You are a very thoughtful person as I could sense Dong. I've seen a some fathers who would celebrate their birthdays in a drinking spree till day break but they never remember the birthdays of their children nor their wives. I'm glad you are different!
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• Philippines
3 Oct 08
Hello.. uhh, I dont remember having or blowing cake of my own.. but I do remember me blowing the candle on my nephew's cake.. hehehe
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
3 Oct 08
Ha!ha!ha! You're funny but I saw that very same scene in real life. That happened in my son's 3rd birthday. His cousin Mark who was a year older than him and was standing beside him near the cake blew the candle before my son could even do. My son cried hard so we have to light the candle again for him to make a blow of his own. Ha!a!ha!
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@kaezy_kulet (2465)
• Philippines
6 Oct 08
hi mommy..^_^ the last time i had blown a birthday cake was during my debut 5 years ago..and that was my happiest birthday ever..it was very memorable..as you already know my parents are separated but during my birthday the y have been in good terms..no more fights no more quarrels no more insults but they will not be back in each others arms ever again..but still i was very thankful back then because i was given a wonderful gift of peace within our family..^_^ i am also still looking forward on blowing more birthday cakes..we still celebrate our birthdays with a cake but minus the candle..hehehe i think it would be nice to blow a birthday cake again so i will be doing it on my birthday..hehehe have a candle ready for me mommy oki? hahahaha mwaaaaaaaaah
• Philippines
6 Oct 08
hahahahaha..how long will you be preparing mommy? and you do not even know when is my birthday..hehehehe..^_^
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
6 Oct 08
Oh my long lost daughter! I've been missing you dear! And you change your Aviatar! Nice one!!! So your debut party was a memorable one! I think most of the women will agree that the debut party has always been the happiest or one of the happiest. And seeing your parents together even during your birthday is really worth a thousand happiness for a daughter like you. It's just sad that they can't be together again. Anyway, I admire you for mthe fact that the happiness remains in your heart and in your family. So I will start preparing the candles one by one till your birthday comes! ha!ha!ha!
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@richiem (3644)
• Philippines
6 Oct 08
I don't think I have ever blown a cake on birthdays. It seems our family is not fond of cakes for birthday because it's expensive. We don't usually have cakes during birthdays and when we do, it doesn't have candles. Have a nice day!
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
6 Oct 08
So when you have cake just tell me... I'd prepare the candle. Candlemaking is one of my hobbies. I'd be very glad to make a special candle that you could blow on your birthday! Ha!ha!ha!
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@richiem (3644)
• Philippines
6 Oct 08
Thanks for that! I will think of you when I have my birthday cake!
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@bellis716 (4799)
• United States
5 Oct 08
I don't remember ever having a cake with candles to blow out on my birthday. I remember only one birthday party when I was a child, and that was a disaster. Nobody had any fun. Neither I nor my mother knew how to organize a party. I got over it and moved. I eventually married a man who didn't believe in parties, or so he said. Twenty years later, he still occasionally talks about the party a neighbor organized for his 60th birthday. Sorry, I didn't mean to rain on your mother's party. Hope that both you and she have a fabulous time. Eat a piece of cake for me. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOTHER!
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
6 Oct 08
Oh there was no literal rain but tears of joy flooded! It was a meaningful event and my Mom enjoyed the presence of all loved ones, the showers of gifts, all the fun, the food and of cours the blowing of candles. It was a great day! There were lots of cakes in the party and I ate more than a piece. One of pieces I ate was for you! Ha!ha!ha! Thanks for sharing1
@bellis716 (4799)
• United States
7 Oct 08
The cake was delicious!!!!!!!!!!!!
@candysky (855)
• Malaysia
8 Oct 08
well, the last time i blow my birthday cake is this year birthday... i blow a very big birthday cake because my mom have a birthday party for me since this year is my 21 years old birthday.. it consider a big birthday for us... we will receive key from parents that means we are grown up and it is time for us to have our own decision...
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
8 Oct 08
Oh it's that the way with you there in Malaysia. That's interesting! I'm happy I learned something new about your customs there. Thank you for sharing. By the way, your Aviatar is so unique... very nice!
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@candysky (855)
• Malaysia
8 Oct 08
hahaha.... I though all the world is the same... hahaha... well, in Malaysia, 21 years old is a big birthday for teenager... because that is a sign of freedom for all the teeneger... hahaha.... Thanks... my avatar actually is a wedding photo which i received from friend.... i like it... it so cute... hope my wedding photo also can like tat....
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• Dominican Republic
7 Oct 08
October 26th of last year =P I love to blow up candles, its fun and takes me back to times when life was easier and didnt have so many issues... HappY MyLotting and have a nice day! Xp
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
7 Oct 08
So for you it brings back good old day memories! Nice! It really could do. How nice to reminisce those good days when life is easier!Hahhhhhh! Those were the days! I wish they never ended! Have a nice day!
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
7 Oct 08
Oh thanks for the belated greetings. Mom appreciates those greetings a lot! And say also my greetings to your oldie. I love oldies...they are inspiring!
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• Dominican Republic
7 Oct 08
yes, that's right! back at ya... Oh! and by the way, send your mom my greetings, my grandpa also turns 82 today... what are the odds?? Xp
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@nlcapricorn (1114)
• Philippines
3 Oct 08
I never blow a candle..I do had my birthday celebration but i never had a candle..i had a cake but there is no candle....I dont mind anyway..as long as its my birthday and im happy with that..lol
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• India
4 Oct 08
I don't remember when I blew a birthday cake last. I must have been in school. I have cut my bithtday cake many a time but no candles. Cant't afford tokeep seeing the increasing Number of candles. I will blow out the candle when I reach 75 I hope if I survive another 22 years.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
4 Oct 08
Ha!ha!ha! You are 52 now same as my age and you still will wait 23 more years to blow your next birthday candle. Common my dear that is too long, do it on your next birthday. You don't know what tomorrow holds for you so whatever you desire do it immediately. Don't consider the number of candles as burdensome but look at it as blessings! Each year added to our life is a big blessing form God so the more candles the more blessings! Hurray!
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
6 Oct 08
Ha!ha!ha! Now you can change your name from mercuryman to wiseman! ha!ha!ha!
• India
4 Oct 08
I satarted backward counting after 50. At 53 I am 47 in effect. At 75 I will be 25 accordingly so it will be time to celebrate.
@lakantar (1573)
• Greece
4 Oct 08
Well I'm 23 now and I think the last time must be around 10 years ago... At least for a birthday cake... cause I remember once I had a birthday chocolate bar :P hahah
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
6 Oct 08
Ten years ago! That was long time! How about doing it again next birthday of yours? A birthday chocolate bar? That is something different! Ha!Ha!Ha! But at least something was prepared for the birthday! Thanks for sharing!
@lakantar (1573)
• Greece
6 Oct 08
I just think it's a little typical... I have to say that I got some memorable (at least for me) birthdays those last 10 years withput a cake :)
@katkat (2378)
• Philippines
6 Oct 08
Happy belated birthday to your mom!! I think your mom would be happy blowing her 82th birthday cake. As for me my last blowing of birthday cake is long ago forgotten. I think I was 12 years old that I blow a birthday cake. After that nothing follows. We do have cake but we do not have candles in it anymore to be blow. I don’t find it a child thing it is just we don’t do it anymore. I don’t know why. I think we just got use to it somehow, though I’d still want to blow a cake once in a while in my birthdays to come.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
7 Oct 08
Thanks for your greetings! Yes, my Mom was so happy on her birthday birthday and so was all of us. It was a night to remember! Yes, we tend to delete blowing the candles though there'd be cake on our birthday. I hope you'd be blowing the candle next time around. Have a nice day!
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@ReoTwo (194)
7 Oct 08
Hi. Best wishes to your mother of her birthday! The last time that I blew out the candles on my birthday cake was this last August. I turn 50 years young, and wanted to spend it out of town with my sister and my brother-in-law. She bought me a beautiful sheet cake just for us. I made a wish and blew out the 5 candles (one for every 10 year.) Yes, I didn't want 50 candles! (smile) I don't believe that this tradition is just for children. If it is, it's for the children in all of us. We only have our own special day once a year.
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
7 Oct 08
Thanks for the greetings! And wish to let you know Mom had a grand time really! So you turned stepped into your golden year last August? Welcome to the Club!!! Ha!ha!ha! It's a nice feeling that a special day is remembered by thoughtful people around! Thanks for sharing!
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@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
7 Oct 08
I just got back after a few days of not posting, so I wish to send my belated Birthday greetings to your mom. Happy Birthday! It is really nice to hear that your mom is still doing great at 82 and wish she stays longer. For me, I don't usually celebrate my birthdays now, now that I have kids. I just let them blow theirs on their birthdays. If I can remember well, I blew my last birthday cake when I was 21, before I entered marriage life.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
7 Oct 08
Hi friend! Oh yes, you were out of mylot the few last days. It's good you are back! Thanks a lot for your belated greetings for my Mom. Yes, she's 32 and I thank God for that grace. So the last blowing of cake for you was 19 years ago! I understand you so well. Most parents give priorities to children's birthday more than their own. I believe ones your children are of age, it would be their turn to return the gratitude just like what I am doing now to my Mom. Thanks for sharing!
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@bestie (3272)
• Philippines
8 Oct 08
the last time I blow a cake was when I turned 18.that was also the last time i had a cake on my birthday
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
8 Oct 08
So you blew the last birthday candle some 3 years ago! You were 18 then so I understand it was your debut party! One of the most memorable birthdays in the life of a woman. I hope you blow another candle on you next birthday. Thank you for sharing dear!
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• Philippines
5 Oct 08
Actually cake blowing is usually paired up with surprise mini bday parties or get together. My friends would be the ones responsible for buying the cake and putting up candles for me to blow. Everything is provided, all I have to do is to make a wish, and blow the candle. It's fun you know... The thought of my friends preparing something special for me and the candle blwoing part.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
6 Oct 08
How lucky could you be for having friends who do all the preparations for your birthday. You must be very thankful? Not every one has friends who will do such act of thoutfulness. I wish everyone could find friends like yours.
@snpyvin (1518)
• Malaysia
7 Oct 08
The last time i blow my birthday cake candle was a month ago in my surprise party organize by my girlfriend. I do blow and practice this blowing candle thing as i think that the birthday cakes is not complete without it.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
7 Oct 08
Oh that was so sweet of your girlfriend. You're lucky to have one like her. I hope you do the same on her birthday. I wish both of you the best. And it's nice that you still practice candle blowing. It completes the celebration and make us feel younger despite the added age. Thank you for sharing!
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