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Need a rant....

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Indespait · 30/03/2023 13:04

I'm sorry if I sound petulant or 'entitled' but i can't believe I'm having such a crap time on today of all days, my birthday...I've received one card a few days ago from a friend who had the foresight to post early because she knows how slow the post is where I am, no other cards (I expect they'll arrive next week) I get into work (new job..started 4 months ago) and not one person has even wished me a happy birthday let alone given me a card, now

Now I've just had a row with my sister over some plants she bought me which died (I'm no Alan Titchmarsh even though I do try)..I've been really depressed anyway recently and this has just put the cherry on the top,

Why is that despite the fact I go out of my way to be considerate to others yet I never get any consideration in return, I'm not normally like this so don't be too hard on me just feeling really down today.

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Openmouthinsertfood · 30/03/2023 13:30

Aww, I'm sorry you're having a crappy day. For what it's worth, my birthday was forgotten to last year. It makes you feel like crap.
Anyway, just wanted to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I really hope your day gets better.

Stickmansmum · 30/03/2023 13:34

My DH sometimes manages a card but I wouldnt expect any from friends! My mum is pretty reliable though. I didnt think cards for adult birthdays were really a thing?

But thats not the whole point here. You are disappointed that nobody has made today nice for you and Im sorry to hear that. Happy Birthday from mumsnet!!

On my birthday I assume nothing and usually get something from DH, maybe a treat from my mum. But mostly I take it as a day to say....no, you tidy up or put kids to bed or whatever and treat myself to something nice to eat and maybe buy something random on Amazon that makes me happy.

Indespait · 30/03/2023 13:38

@Openmouthinsertfood ...thank you so much...I shouldn't be such a child about it but with the way I feel at the moment it's was like someone had pulled the pin on a hand grenade I was holding.

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MavisMcMinty · 30/03/2023 13:39

Ah, sorry @Indespait , birthdays can be depressing. But as far as work goes, does anyone there actually know it’s your birthday today? I know they’ll have your date of birth on your personnel records, but how often does anyone look at those? Maybe next year take a big cake into work to share.

Indespait · 30/03/2023 13:40

@Stickmansmum ...yes I think next year I'll take a days holiday from work and plan my own birthday treat !

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Indespait · 30/03/2023 13:41

@MavisMcMinty ...yes you're probably right, kill them with kindness 🤣

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GimmeSleep · 30/03/2023 13:46

Happy birthday 🎂

Sorry you're having a crap time.

Is there anything you can do to make it a bit better, even if it's just buying your favourite chocolate or something?

My "best" friend didn't come to my birthday meal , she'd told my OH who arranged it she couldn't come, but didn't even apologise to me for not being able to make it 😕

isitaline97 · 30/03/2023 13:51

@Indespait

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🎂
I'm sorry OP, I totally get how your feeling though, I'm luckily I get cards off family but friends never bother anymore.

Get yourself something real nice and treat yourself today! Is there something you've been after for a while and not got yourself? You should definitely splash out if your able 😊 have a total 'me' day ❤️

Pedrotok · 30/03/2023 13:53

Happy birthday! 🎂

I find my birthdays awful tbh. Too much pressure.

Alittlestar · 30/03/2023 19:32

Happy Birthday@Indespait !

Sorry you haven't had a good day. Hope you enjoy the rest of the evening and you're treating yourself to something you enjoy.

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