What’s it about Birthdays?
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I’ve had it in mind for a long time to do a post about birthdays. I finally decided to three days ago, on my birthday.
My birthday was really nice. It’s not like I did anything extra special like celebrating it with friends or going out, but I really enjoyed it.
My sis asked me some weeks before if I wanted to do a shoot. It would have been nice to do one because the last time I did was during my matric. I haven’t had professional pictures taken since then. But I didn’t feel like it, so I said “no”.
I didn’t plan anything at all. I only decided to do my hair the night before just so I look fresher. So on my birthday morning, I went to the salon to do cornrows with hair extensions.
The Image is mine and was taken by me.
I usually have some sort of work to do. It’s either I’m working on a post, some piece of writing, my crochet… but I just decided to make that day a rest day. The hair didn’t take long, so I was soon home to relax and reply messages. There were so many of them. It was a wonderful feeling reading all the sweet things people had to say about me. I also got a few calls and some people sent money. I felt loved that day. It was a lovely day for me.
So guys, I want to know what you think about birthdays.
I think birthdays are a time for us to remember and appreciate people. A lot of people lead busy lives. We have so much to do, chasing money or our dreams. Sometimes it’s even that we are too shy to tell people what they mean to us. But their birthday is a day for us to go out of our way to appreciate them. One sweet message is enough to make that person feel good despite however they felt before.
Despite what I’ve said, when a friend forgets my birthday, I try to be reasonable. I’m not so good with dates, and I also know how it is sometimes when I lose track of the date, so I try to understand them.
The idea for this post wasn’t for me to do a lot of talking. I want to get your opinions. What do you think about birthdays, guys?
Hello @philomenob. Thanks for asking the community, but unfortunately OCD is not the right one.
We have different communities on Hive and we're encouraging users to post in the right community based on the topic of the post. This post for example would fit better in Hive Celebration community, which is open to all kinds of celebrations on hive, especially birthday celebrations and wedding celebration content.
OCD is for topics that don't fit in any other community and should be used when you don't find a niche community for your post.
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Damn! You literally have a diary of suited communities. This is cool
Ok, thank you. I didn’t think it fit any other community. I didn’t know about Hive Celebration actually. Now, I do. Thank you for letting know this.
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Happy birthday, more grace and wins
😊Thank you @taysonn.
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I know everyone have challenges and things they face, so I try not to feel self-centered if they don’t remember my birthday. We all have something we are doing and I don’t know why people feel entitled at times.
You are one of the few females that would say no to a Photoshoot.
Despite understanding, when it’s a close friend, it could hurt. But we should never feel entitled, especially when it’s not even a close friend.
😅To be honest, it’s not because I didn’t want the pictures. I just didn’t feel up to it. Maybe if it had been later on in the year, I’d have.
Thank you for contributing to the topic @starstrings. 😊I really appreciate.
what do you mean that you do not feel up to it?
I did not have the energy for it. That’s all actually.
Happy birthday dear! ❤️ I'm glad you enjoyed your day despite not having a big celebration.
My birthdays are mostly like that too but still very enjoyable and memorable. The most important thing is being grateful for life.
Exactly, I really don't feel bad about it and even if they didn't wish me, I'd still wish them on theirs... It could happen to anyone, we just need to understand that people have a life and sometimes it could escape one's mind.
😊Thank you.
Exactly! Thanks for contributing to the topic, Dimma.