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16th Birthday Quotes/Engraving

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exLtEveDallas · 26/02/2021 07:39

I have been struggling with what to buy my DD for her 16th this year. For one reason or another it’s been a pretty bad year, and she is currently unwell with a teeny tiny light on the horizon.

DD doesn’t want anything, and barely needs anything. I’ve got her a few small gifts but feel that we need to mark her 16th with something more.

I ended up thinking of a piece of decent jewellery (But she doesn’t really wear any jewellery) or a classic, decent watch (again she doesn’t wear one now, but used to)

I’d like to engrave something to mark the fact that it is her 16th and/or that she is battling (and hopefully winning) against her illness.

I know from old that Mners are BRILLIANT at this sort of thing - so would ask - do you have any ideas, favourite quotes, pearls of wisdom to impart? Something that could be engraved on the back of a watch or the like? I want her to know she is special, even if she doesn’t think so, and for it to be something she could keep even if she doesn’t wear it.

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Superstardjs · 26/02/2021 07:44

Would have to be a big old watch, but this quote may be appropriate. Or find a print of the quote you like and buy her something else, if there is anything she is into.

16th Birthday Quotes/Engraving
exLtEveDallas · 26/02/2021 09:12

Oh I like that quote. Yes, a picture frame or something would be good with that in. Ooh, or a mirror with that around the edge...

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Sandsnake · 26/02/2021 09:19

‘Nevertheless she persisted’

It’s an inspirational feminist rallying cry and seems really appropriate for your DD and her struggles. Also possibly short enough for a watch!

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FelicityPike · 26/02/2021 09:22

@Sandsnake

‘Nevertheless she persisted’

It’s an inspirational feminist rallying cry and seems really appropriate for your DD and her struggles. Also possibly short enough for a watch!

I like this
exLtEveDallas · 26/02/2021 09:38

Christ. Why didn’t I think of that?! I have that on a mug myself! Yes, that is a very good one.

A colleague has suggested something like ‘Time flies; you are forever’ which is quite good.

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exLtEveDallas · 26/02/2021 18:27

Hopeful bump for the evening crowd Smile

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ciroimmobile0017 · 21/04/2021 18:15

My favorite birthday greetings sentence (frasi di auguri compleanno) is:
For your birthday I wanted to give you something fascinating and fun, but then I remembered that you already have me in your life. Best wishes!

BalaGee69 · 04/08/2021 12:59

A picture frame or something would be good with that in. Ooh, or a mirror with that around the edge...

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