...is my birthday. No, I don't want congratulations or "happy birthdays" or any of that other shit. Just listen.
I like my birthdays to be a day of solitary reflection & thought, to think about where I've been, wehre I'm going, what's gone right & what's gone wrong. Other people insist on asking me "what do you want for your birthday?" like it's a fucking obligation that they NEED to get me something. when I tell them I don't really care if I get something or not & that if I jhave to TELL them what to get me, then there's no point, is there...they get pissy; a gift should be JUST that--a GIFT, something that comes from the person giving it. I've also gotten the line of "Well, maybe WE want to celebrate your birthday, did you ever think of THAT?" Yeah, sure. fine. Great. Go ahead. I won't be there. If the "birthee" wishes to celebrate, all well & good...but should he have it forced on him? It's gotten to the point that I hide the date to prevent the usual rounds of "Happy birthday!" (to which the standard reply is either "Get BENT!" or "Fuck YOU.")
So why am I rambling about this? Because I'm curious to hear what others thinks about birthdays & the "need" to celebrate. Next?
------------------ "Do you know how much YOU'RE worth??.....2.5 million Woolongs. THAT'S your bounty. I SAID you were small fry..." --Spike Spiegel
Posted by Aethelwer (Member # 36) on :
Happy birthday!
------------------ Frank's Home Page "I really want a flying pogo-stick." - Antag
Posted by Shik (Member # 343) on :
:::buries head in hands::: WHY do you HATE me so, Universe? I KNOW I'm speaking English...I can hear the words coming out of my MOUTH....are y'TRYING to piss me off?
(sigh) I need a hug. Unfortunately, the hugger I want is in Pennsylvania....
------------------ "Do you know how much YOU'RE worth??.....2.5 million Woolongs. THAT'S your bounty. I SAID you were small fry..." --Spike Spiegel
Posted by Aethelwer (Member # 36) on :
Just playing with your mind. And trying to cheer you up.
------------------ Frank's Home Page "I really want a flying pogo-stick." - Antag
Posted by Dat (Member # 302) on :
Hey Shik, it's people's nature to want to celebrate other people's birthday, but not their own. But hey, I understand you. My advice is tell them about what you really want: a quiet day to recflect on what you want to reflect on. I'm sure they'll understand and if not, you can always torture them on their birthdays.
I'm not sure if that was even remotely helpful, but it's all I can think of now.
------------------ Teddy Roosevelt: "Speak softly and carry a big stick." Yosemite Sam: "Well, I speak loudly and I carry a bigger stick...and I use it too!"
Posted by TSN (Member # 31) on :
Take up pyromania. When they bring you your cake, pull out the candles and start setting their clothes aflame. They'll stop wanting to celebrate your birthday w/ you. :-)
------------------ "It's like the Star of David or something. But without the whole Judaism thing." -Frank Gerratana, 17-Aug-2000
Posted by Nim (Member # 205) on :
Aah, a fellow leo! I had a birthday-celebration yesterday, and I didn't ask for any gifts, so I got some practical ones, some personal ones and a killer-parfait my sister-in-law bakes just for me every year.
I don't fully understand why anyone would like to be alone every birthday (I get more out of "quiet contemplation" and "thought" if it's a spontaneous urge). However, I DO understand what it's like getting angry because you can't see your family's/friend's desires to celebrate you from their POV, just your own humble, unselfish attitude, I don't know. You can't work on your boat if it's still in the water. People can get hurt when you tell them their kindness is unnecessary, or even unwanted, when instead of a purr they get a roar. Of course you shouldn't do it for their sake, so THEY can get together and have a ball, only in "your" name. I suggest a compromise, because birthdays can be a great source of strength and joy, if taken properly.
And HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM ME TOO!!! You don't get away that easily.
------------------ Ready for the action now, Dangerboy Ready if I'm ready for you, Dangerboy Ready if I want it now, Dangerboy? How dare you, dare you, Dangerboy? How dare you, Dangerboy? I dare you, dare you, Dangerboy...
�on Flux, "Thanatophobia"
[This message has been edited by Nimrod (edited August 20, 2000).]
Posted by Alpha Centauri (Member # 338) on :
I like birthdays. It's the perfect excuse to become fucking drunk :-) BEER BEER BEER BEER BEER!!!
*already curious what the next birthday is where Alpha is to be invited*
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ALPHA CENTAURI
Human Class - Starfleet registry NCC-75715 Launched stardate 8311.23 - Parental Biology Yards United Federation of Planets
"A dedication motto? What about it?" - Alpha Centauri
Posted by Jeff Raven (Member # 20) on :
I once read this in a birthday card:
Birthdays are like farts. You tell everyone you hate them, but secretly, you enjoy them.
Nimrod..I love ya. Tell me where t'send you my only Lexx WAV of red Xev saying, "Kai, I did it! I've experience physical MAN-love for the pure uncomplicated PLEASURE of it all!"
------------------ "Do you know how much YOU'RE worth??.....2.5 million Woolongs. THAT'S your bounty. I SAID you were small fry..." --Spike Spiegel
Posted by Nim (Member # 205) on :
Have you seen that episode??? Must be the kinkiest and most controversial of all sci-fi shows. Xev becomes a shemale, and Stan...well, vice-versa. And Xev, with her "heightened sexual-urge, doesn't hesitate to take "matters" into her own hands. I was a moment recovering after that scene. And so was Stan, BWAHAHAHAAAA!!!
------------------ Ready for the action now, Dangerboy Ready if I'm ready for you, Dangerboy Ready if I want it now, Dangerboy? How dare you, dare you, Dangerboy? How dare you, Dangerboy? I dare you, dare you, Dangerboy...
�on Flux, "Thanatophobia"
Posted by Shik (Member # 343) on :
Yeah, I saw that one...but the WAV is from later on, when they visit the monks at Nook & she takes on like 5 of them at once.
------------------ "Do you know how much YOU'RE worth??.....2.5 million Woolongs. THAT'S your bounty. I SAID you were small fry..." --Spike Spiegel
Posted by Nim (Member # 205) on :
I knew it! I fell asleep during that one (They aired at 1:05am on fridays), just a short while after Kai explained that his Talon-tool was for killing people. I actually was interested, but I made the mistake of leaning ever so slightly against a pillow aaAAND BAM!! K.O! Do I hate that? Yes, I believe I do!
Anyhoo, according to my estimates you have at least 4-5 hours of sunday to go, so make the most of it. I OTOH will go to my alcove and regenerate, as I am many zones ahead of youse guys.
------------------ Ready for the action now, Dangerboy Ready if I'm ready for you, Dangerboy Ready if I want it now, Dangerboy? How dare you, dare you, Dangerboy? How dare you, Dangerboy? I dare you, dare you, Dangerboy...
�on Flux, "Thanatophobia"
Posted by Sol System (Member # 30) on :
I tell people they don't need to worry about me on my birthday, but darned if I'm not disappointed when they do. Don't, that is. I mean, they do what I asked. Or did.
