To buy myself a birthday cake?

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I really like birthdays. And cake.
I didn't have a birthday cake last year and it's highly unlikely one will materialize this year (unless the cat buys it). It's an important birthday and I just really want one.
Is this a really stupid, sad thing to do? Am I being ridiculous? I think perhaps I am being ridiculous. I also strongly suspect I am overthinking this...

You want a cake? You get a cake!

If it's a big birthday get a particularly nice cake.

From the cats if that feels better. But there is nothing ridiculous about buying yourself a cake when you want one

Perfectly sensible if you fancy one. Or make yourself something.

Get the cake! I've never even get myself some candles

If you can't treat yourself to any cake you want on your birthday when can you

Definitely, I always make sure I have cake. Even if I buy/make it myself. Nothing ridiculous about it.

I love birthday cake! I buy myself one every year regardless of whether someone else gets me one. Go and get yourself a whopper!!

I have made myself a birthday cake before. One of my friends said it was the 'saddest thing' that I'd had to make my own. But no one else was going to do it and I'd rather be 'sad' with cake than without!

Can you find a recipe and bake it with friends or family. That would be fun. If cooking isn't your thing then I would go just go buy one. Cake needs no reason. Enjoy it?

I make myself a cake (or buy a selection of cupcakes from Hummingbird) for my birthday.... and sometimes not for my birthday too.

I've done it myself. Why ever not?

You will be under no obligation to share it now!!!!

Your cat really wants to buy you one but can't because of the language difficulties and the lack of pocket money you dole out (on account of cats not having pockets). It's your duty to make said cat feel better about the situation by buying one on their behalf. Candles are good. And don't forget to sing Happy Birthday to yourself too.

I order my cake every year from marks and spencer, my DH picks it up so I'm just making sure i get the one i want.

I've had the same thought... You know I'm actually going to buy a cake for my next birthday thank you

Definitely, get a special cake for your special day

I'm gonna do it! Thanks everyone
I may get party hats and candles too, i'm quite excited now
LadyPW You make an excellent point. I'm sure he'd be most mortified if he couldn't get me one. It's a plan.

Go for it! If it makes you feel any better I've been known to buy myself a birthday cake when it's not even my birthday I do love cake.

It's not sad, if you want something sometimes you have to go out and get it yourself _

Last month I bought myself some flowers and chocolates for my birthday because I suspected I wouldn't get anything otherwise and I was right.

I enjoyed them immensely :)

buy a birthday cake for yourself, I'd buy a birthday cake even if it wasn't my birthday 😂 xx

I read something the other day that said something along the lines of; one of the best things about being an adult, is that nobody can stop you buying cake whenever you want it!
Buy the cake, eat the cake, enjoy!

Do it! Everyone deserves a cake on their birthday and this way you get the one you really want

Get one.
I chose my own one this year because logistically it was the simplest thing to do given family activities and timings. So what!

Absolutely get the cake. 🎂
Life's too short, if you want a cake get one and make sure it's a nice big one too!

I bought my own cake for my birthday last week. It was delicious

I'm considering this www.tesco.com/groceries/product/details/?id=285313228 or maybe a caterpillar cake. I always wanted one as a child and was never allowed so this is my chance

If you have the choice of a caterpillar cake or any other sort of cake always have the caterpillar. I warn you though. They don't taste particularly nice.

You can do better OP! Go to the local bakery and order a great cake!! It's special occasion and you deserve a treat!!