Birthdays...

Thoughts to share across the vast space of the internet... Birthdays, aren't they supposed to be special? Aren't Birthdays a time to celebrate the wonderful day you were born on this Earth? Why are people so quick to forget them, tossing them away like they are nothing; just another day. Birthdays should always be just like they were when you were a kid, EVERY YEAR up to your elder years. Presents, games, pizza, cake, and ice cream. This is the one day you can feel spoiled. Why give practical gifts, i.e. food storage (unless that's really what you want)? You already buy practical things throughout the entire year. You're allowed this day for things that you'd like to buy yourself, but your unable to because of your budget and such; let's say your "wish-list". Even if you let someone know that, It seems like no one really sees or cares about the importance anymore. I'm sure it sounds selfish to say you should get gifts and have all the attention on you, but really what other day of the year do you get that chance?

Do you know how hard it is on people to have things like this ripped from them? It's like they are forgotten, no one cares. Just because you're older now and there are younger kids that may have their birthdays the same time as yours, doesn't mean that it's just that kid's birthday. You have the right to be celebrated too. It's understandable that gifts are expensive, but they don't have to be. You can be extremely thoughtful without being a bit expensive. Just knowing that someone truly cares about you on that day with at least one thoughtful gesture; even going in on a gift with someone else makes you feel loved. Never forget anyone's birthday, Never think that they won't care if you skip over them. EVERYONE deserves that child-like birthday you've always loved in your memories.

pondering....