Simple Get Together

@rsa101 (40456)
Philippines
August 10, 2025 7:38pm CST
Spent part of my weekend in the most productive way possible—eating. We had a family lunch buffet, and my son’s girlfriend joined us, which made it feel like an extra-special celebration. Oh, and it just happened to be my birthday too—so yes, I gave myself full permission to sample every dessert on the table. Between the endless plates of food and the non-stop exchange of stories, I’m not sure which we had more of—calories or laughs. Either way, my stomach and my heart went home equally full. So tell me—on your birthday, are you the type who goes all-out… or keeps it low-key?
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Amber
@AmbiePam (104814)
• United States
11 Aug
That sounds so cool! My birthdays are really low key. Although, for my 45th next year, I plan on inviting several people to a nice dinner and celebrating. Happy birthday!
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rsa101
@rsa101 (40456)
• Philippines
11 Aug
That sounds like a great plan! Since the pandemic began, my Birthday celebrations have pretty much followed this script—simple yet heartfelt. I've grown accustomed to enjoying a nice lunch or dinner with the VIPs of my life: my wonderful wife, my son, and soon enough, my future daughter-in-law (yes, it's official—lol).
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Amber
@AmbiePam (104814)
• United States
11 Aug
@rsa101 That’s awesome!
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Mr.Yang
@jefferson126 (3635)
• Shenzhen, China
11 Aug
Amber,i am same old as you,but i like high-key birthday,lol
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Always smiling
@allknowing (154199)
• India
11 Aug
Only milestone birthdays are celebrated, The one that stood out was when it was celebrated with the poor kids in an Institute HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
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rsa101
@rsa101 (40456)
• Philippines
12 Aug
That is another way to celebrate a birthday. Not a big bang kind of celebration, but something that can benefit the less fortunate. I suppose good karma is going to bless you on that.
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Always smiling
@allknowing (154199)
• India
12 Aug
@jstory07 Yes I am and it will be for seniors this time
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (146257)
• Roseburg, Oregon
12 Aug
Are you planning a Christmas party this year to. @allknowing.
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Jenaisle
@Jenaisle (16542)
• Philippines
11 Aug
Low-key, and belated happy birthday. You had fun and laughter, and that's what counts most.
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rsa101
@rsa101 (40456)
• Philippines
11 Aug
It was such a blast doing something out of the ordinary! While my enthusiasm for buffets has dwindled with age (seriously, who needs that many choices?), spending time with my son and his girlfriend was a delightful change of pace. The cherry on top? Heading home for the most glorious afternoon nap, waking up feeling like a brand-new person, and basking in the remainder of a wonderfully relaxing weekend.
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Jenaisle
@Jenaisle (16542)
• Philippines
11 Aug
@rsa101 It's wonderful you could do that.
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rakski
@rakski (149321)
• Philippines
11 Aug
Happy birthday!!!
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rsa101
@rsa101 (40456)
• Philippines
11 Aug
Thank you!
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rakski
@rakski (149321)
• Philippines
11 Aug
@rsa101 welcome!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (364751)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Aug
That's a lovely expression - that your stomach and heart were both full.
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rsa101
@rsa101 (40456)
• Philippines
11 Aug
Yes, it's a rare and special experience to share moments like that with loved ones. Those days are truly worth remembering and cherishing.
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Mr.Yang
@jefferson126 (3635)
• Shenzhen, China
11 Aug
Happy birthday to you,i think i am going all-out on birthday.
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rsa101
@rsa101 (40456)
• Philippines
11 Aug
As an introvert, I think I would prefer to keep it as private as possible. However, if you're the kind of person who enjoys a grand celebration, I completely understand that too.
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luisadannointed
@luisadannointed (9456)
• Philippines
25 Sep
I love that! I will do that also, hahaha I will surely dedicate one day in eating, just kidding.
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rsa101
@rsa101 (40456)
• Philippines
26 Sep
I guess one day is enough to fully satisfy your tummy and be with people you love to be with. Just don’t do it habitually or you’ll end up sick for doing that on a regular basis.
rsa101
@rsa101 (40456)
• Philippines
26 Sep
@luisadannointed Good for you!
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luisadannointed
@luisadannointed (9456)
• Philippines
26 Sep
@rsa101 hahahaha! if I did I will be so chubby. Lol! I hate being chubby you know why? its so hard to walk it makes me breathe so heavily, I experienced that when I was in high school, so I am so glad that college makes me commute and walk that I lose weight.
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (146257)
• Roseburg, Oregon
11 Aug
What a nice time you had.
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rsa101
@rsa101 (40456)
• Philippines
11 Aug
Thank you. I honestly had fun.
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (146257)
• Roseburg, Oregon
12 Aug
@rsa101 Having fun is always good.