It started with arranging birthdays for a few other people. I really enjoy this aspect. I like getting into the emotional nitty gritty of it all, cataloging the looks on the faces of gift recipients, basking in that moment when you know that you got everything just right. Not to mention that the whisky fountain was quite exciting :-). This got me thinking about other aspects. For instance, if I was getting so much joy and satisfaction out of helping other people enjoy their birthdays, and those people believe in the magic of birthday moments, who am I to be a birthday Scrooge?
So, this birthday I resolved to put myself first for one day and to let others in my life have the satisfaction of making me feel special in their own way. I was surprised by how difficult this was at first. I felt guilty whenever anyone spent money on me or even went out of their way to wish me well. In hindsight I'm not even sure why I felt this guilt. As the day progressed though I began to embrace the spirit of it it's been the best birthday ever!
I got amazing gifts, had amazing food, a baseball game is in the near future and I have the world's best friends, led by my amazing, wonderful, beautiful girl.
Maybe the best part is the notes though. I used to think that the facebook note's that flood in on your birthday were silly. Why just one day? Why just one line? This year is different though. I've taken it as a challenge. I'm going to reply to all those notes. If even ONE good conversation develops as a result it will be another magical moment, another wonderful birthday gift!
So, thanks to everyone who wished me a happy birthday. I appreciate you all and look forward to a note in the future in return! And please do enjoy your birthday when it comes round this year. Let yourself be spoiled, let go, be happy, be you! You deserve it!
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I haven't yet gotten over the anti-birthday (guilt and whatnot) feelings you mentioned, but it's good to see it's possible!
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