Celebrating birthday on a different day?

[JaceLancs]

Just had a few conversations with various members of my family and for different reasons none of them are around for my birthday
DP is on nights so have arranged a meal out weekend afterwards
DS has booked something special but for a day later as it’s only available once a week
DD and her DP invited me round for dinner weekend before (around their shifts as NHS workers)
I had a meal booked with friends night before but I will still be in covid quarantine so have had to cancel
I know they all care greatly and we are all adults just sad I’ll be on my own and not sure what to do with myself
M n S meal deal, long bath etc
I normally try and book day off but have an essential work meeting
Suggestions for pampering welcome
Yes I know there are others far worse off - but after the last 2 years of missed celebrations I was looking forward to this year
Mother’s Day was cancelled as I tested positive

Covid sucks! I hope it hasn’t hit you too hard.

I have two teens at home and a DH who has been WFH since COVID started, so the idea of a evening in the house all by myself is, honestly, heaven! I would be planning a cocktail, M&S meal or other easy but delicious food, a half bottle of wine and a read in front of the fire with a book. I think silence is what I value the most at the moment!

However, it sounds like you aren’t so keen on being home by yourself? Could you plan on going out for the evening - to a play or film? Or for a massage somewhere close by (or even have someone come to you)? Book a private taster lesson in some activity you’ve always wanted to try?

I’m on first day of feeling slightly better thanks
Massage or beauty treatment could work
I’ve just downloaded some new books for kindle but that’s been to keep me occupied whilst I’m bed ill

Ah bless you. Can none of your friends do the night of your bday, as it’s only a day later than you’d originally planned? If not really plan your night. Pick up your favourite food or plan to order a takeaway, grab a bottle of wine, have something in mind to read or to watch. Face/ foot mask? Candles? You’ll have a lovely day to look forward to with your son

2 birthdays ago I started out with a weekend in Vegas, turns out the morning of my birthday I had to lay off (make redundant) 1/2 my staff remotely at 5 am on 3 hours sleep (due to travel) after asking my husband to find something else to do for an hour while I made the horrible phone calls.

I definitely called a redo on that particular birthday. It was obviously worse for my staff who lost their job, but no walk in the park for me.

In other words, sorry everything got screwed up for you. I think most of us have been there. Treat yourself and declare a do-over when you’re feeling better.

My treat in your situation would be wine, nice snacks, a good audiobook or real book and taking time to enjoy my time.