I’ve gotten some awesome gifts over the years (psst it’s 15 days away) but here are some of the best I’ve received:
My Hebrew Name Tattoo: Manly Man got this for me for Chanukah one year, what’s weird is the place turned out to have Hitler on it’s business cards…
A Bag Of Goodies: My SIL got me this for my birthday right after I met her when I joined the company she worked at. It is still one of the best gifts I’ve gotten and I try to do that kind of thing for my friends every chance I get now.
My One-of-a-Kind Moon Stone Necklace: Manly Man had it made for me at a jewelry store years ago, it’s one of my favorite pieces of jewelry.
Flowers At Work: That always makes my day, it’s happened a few times. Even better would be like an Edible Arrangement.
Personal Cupcakes: Twice Gwen has sent me cupcakes, nothing says love like cupcakes that look like boobs.
I pretty much always get electronics from my parents, which is awesome because otherwise we probably wouldn’t have a laptop or tv.
Other than all that, there is always my Wishlist (yes I’m pimping it, screw you)
Next week is a crazy week for me:
14th – 7 year anniversary. Not sure if we’ll do anything. I wish we could go away but we can’t afford it, not this year.
15th – FIL’s birthday, we’ll probably go out to dinner at some point.
19th – My bday and my SD’s bday.
21st – My 5th anniversary at my job *thud* that was me hitting the floor out of shear paralyzing horror.
I’m kind of needy this year, I haven’t cared much years before but this year I kind of wish I could have a real birthday for once. I don’t know what that means, I just want to feel like I matter a little and that I’m worth some effort. I haven’t felt like that since my wedding really (other than by Manly Man) and even on my wedding I never really got to feel that way with all the crap that came along with the whole event.
However, I still don’t want happy birthday sung to me, that shit has to stop at least after you turn 30. It’s the only humane thing to do.
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February 5, 2010 at 8:48 am
So you DON’T want me to call and sing happy birthday? Damn.
Robin Reply:
February 5th, 2010 at 8:54 am
@Gwen, well when it’s you…no…still no.
February 5, 2010 at 8:49 am
Oh yeah – I made the list! I feel like I win. Yay!
Robin Reply:
February 5th, 2010 at 8:55 am
@Gwen, you’ve obviously done the best you can do all day, you can just stay home.
February 5, 2010 at 9:18 am
Why would anyone put Hitler on their business cards? Even a tattoo shop?
You DO matter. I hope you get what you want for your birthday, though, and not just the material things, but the feeling! I mean that.
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Robin Reply:
February 5th, 2010 at 9:27 am
@Shelli, I don’t really care about the material things, it’s feeling like you matter and thank you.
Yeah I think the Hitler thing was supposed to be a joke but since I was getting a Jewish tattoo it was not quite funny.
February 5, 2010 at 10:02 am
The best gift is that you have your health, assuming you’re not terminally ill or anything. If you are, then at least the cupcakes are a nice consolation.
Robin Reply:
February 5th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
@Grant, well i’m alive so, i guess i have my health.
February 5, 2010 at 12:18 pm
“Flowers At Work: That always makes my day, it’s happened a few times. Even better would be like an Edible Arrangement.”
Yes! Edible arrangments! That would suit me just fine too!:)
Robin Reply:
February 5th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
@Pauline, they look SO fun! The dipped strawberries excites me the most.
February 5, 2010 at 12:53 pm
You really wouldn’t want to hear me sing ….
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR ROBIN, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!
How’s that?
I hope you get lots of cool presents so you can take pictures and tell us all about them
Robin Reply:
February 5th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
@MB, but uhm, today isn’t my birthday.
February 5, 2010 at 12:57 pm
I’m usually late with birthday wishes so this I just wanted to be the first to *sing* Happy Birthday to you. I’ll just have to mark my calendar and come back on the 19th and *sing* it again.
February 5, 2010 at 12:57 pm
It is your Birthday Month and you should celebrate it all month long. Right? I think I need to celebrate by having a cocktail now.
Robin Reply:
February 5th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
@MB, as long as it means i can drink extra this month then sure.
February 5, 2010 at 1:03 pm
I think it is a requirement to drink extra during your birthday month. CHEERS!
February 5, 2010 at 1:07 pm
That’s kinda jacked about the Hitler on the business cards…not really appropriate in any instance, one would think.
I LOVE edible arrangements. Mmmm.
Robin Reply:
February 5th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
@Alissa, I think this was the place but oddly, doesn’t seem very impressive http://dragonslairtattoo.net/home.html
February 5, 2010 at 6:32 pm
Deal!
February 6, 2010 at 9:59 am
It’s still fun to have happy birthday sung to you, even when you’re older – don’t be so grumpy.
February 6, 2010 at 2:22 pm
oh lots of celebrations!! enjoy!!
I love bdays, I am 25 forever!
February 7, 2010 at 11:07 am
Don’t worry — I’d never sing Happy Birthday to you because you might get an ear infection. Yes, that’s how bad I sing and who wants an ear infection on their birthday?
Birthdays are somewhat anticlimactic, for me, anwyay, so I hope yours is really special this year. (((hugs)))
P.S. – There’s nothing wrong with tooting your own horn, shameless plugs, and pimping your wishlist.