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Trying to focus on...
the good things that DID happen instead of the things that didn't.
Today is/was my birthday and I tend to really build my bday up in my mind with expectations and then more often then not that just leads to disapointment.
Today I got bday wishes from lots of people but nothing, not even a text, from my cousin Monique who I continue to consider my dearest friends even though the relationship can be very one-sided at times. (She lives in Van)
Maybe it's just the let down that I have to wait 365 more days until I feel special again.
Plus I got one bday present that I'm considering exchanging because I said one thing to my brother and then he called DH from the store I wanted said thing from and asked him about what colour (even though I had been super specific) and DH told him something else. So, not a huge deal. I was considering keeping it but... we'll see.
That's my .02 for today.
Re: Trying to focus on...
I also tend to build up my birthday alot. Just for the simple fact that I will get to talk to or see lots or loved ones or speak to them. My birthday has always been a huge let down. Year before last I had plans to go out with about 6 people ... all but one cancelled on me. This past year only one friend wished me happy bday which was at my best friends wedding that day and he did give me a shout out during his speech so that nice. My other friend and I refer to it as the summer birthday curse because everyone is so busy with summer vacations they tend to forget. So anyways I have made a deal with myself not to look forward to it as much as I do and to just expect a simple dinner with FH and family that way I can no longer be let down.
Sorry to hear you didn't have the birthday you wished for!
I am trying to focus on the positives today too. DH's car broke down at his sisters house (out of town for us).... although that car does not owe us anything (1993) it is still very disappointing and has caused a lot of stress. but maybe we'll get a new car!
I try to have to expectations for my birthday. Usually they suck, so I figure if I go in expecting nothing then I won't be disappointed.
DH always tries to do a little something special for me though. Last year he made me a cake, only one of the layers he made in a pie plate so it started to fall apart. It was a mess, but so sweet.
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