Birthday

[Connemmara]

Had a birthday this week and received pressies and cards, however, is it just me I truly want to forget them - they do depress me. One card from sister would do me. Sorry for the rant.

I am feeling down a bit and can't get motivated to get up and cleaning and get out. But I am going to force myself to make some kind of an effort.

Feel awful haven't answered the phone either - don't feel the need for inane talk.

[ummmm]

I love birthdays.

[tonyav]

don't feel the need for inane talk.

Connemmara, I don't think that you should have posted this on Chatterbank then.

[cupid04]

Sorry you're feeling low Conemmara. I sometimes have days like that. Hope you feel better soon. xx

[EcclesCake]

I'm sorry you are feeling down, birthdays effect in many different ways.

You could have said 'for my birthday this year (and in future) why not make a donation to charity instead, there are others more in need'.

[Connemmara]

tony okay for inane talk on here but to listen to one friend going on about the same thing for about 4 years - no i couldn't handle it right now.

[Connemmara]

Eccles I suggested the donation thing last Xmas and everybody went insane and insisted on the pressies. So wasn't going to say anything about the birthday.

[nelliebee]

When I lost my husband I used to wake up each morning and look forward to going to bed at night, BUT, I do have grandchildren and A Good son to keep me going, Sometimes i cannot get motivated but today for instance I have told myself to "buck up" and do something for others, I am finding loads of clothes etc for the charity shop and trying to think that there are others less fortunate than me. Was it a special birthday? People enjoy buying you cards and presents so do try and enjoy them as well. Hope you soon start to feel more positive, Best wishes.

[tonyav]

Connemmara
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tony okay for inane talk on here but to listen to one friend going on about the same thing for about 4 years - no i couldn't handle it right now.


Right Conne, I get the picture.

[Connemmara]

no wasn't a special birthday - tony hope you took my posting in the correct way it was mentioned.

[DTCwordfan]

Happy Birthday, albeit belated, Connie and that means you don't escape 'the cake' from me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfPdQeQXy_0

[ummmm]

//Eccles I suggested the donation thing last Xmas and everybody went insane and insisted on the pressies.//

Can't you appreciate their kindness? If they went insane surely they must care for you deeply...

[sherrardk]

Well you could look at it that some people have few (or no) friends or family and would love to receive cards or having a telephone conversation.

[tonyav]

tony hope you took my posting in the correct way it was mentioned.

Of course I do, Conne.

[Connemmara]

thanks dtc for that - I got a cupcake with a little candle. Glad of it.

Ummmm please don't think I didn't appreciate it - but I think people have enough to do with their money without buying me.

[EcclesCake]

I'm wondering if you have issues with the gifts you have received???

If you are dissatisfied with you have received and your family insist on buying you a gift why not write a list of things you would be really appreciative of? And solve the dilemma for all.

A friend and I have a pact that I buy her preferred expensive mascara and she buys me balsamic vinegar and my favoured body lotion. Not exciting, no surprise but really appreciated.

[Prudie]

Some people love to buy gifts though and get pleasure from the planning and giving. Try to appreciate their thoughts, it's only one day and we all have to have them!

[jackthehat]

Give your unwanted pressies to your neighbour......their son could sell them at his school........

[cupid04]

I think I understand where you're coming from. You want someone to listen to you without hearing their problems. But the truth of the matter is we've all got problems to some extent, that's the way of the world. Some of us are better equipped to cope with what life throws at us.Some of us don't feel
quite so strong. Hope you feel more positive soon.xx

[Prudie]

Is it Lancome Hypnose Eccles? :-)

[Connemmara]

no issue with the gifts - they will be used. I actually got 2 gifts from friends I hardly know ie they are my sister's friends.