Need to vent...

Chryssie: HAPPY BIRTHDAY (and to Tammy too!) You are a lot like me. I expect my damn phone to ring off the hook on my special day. I want flowers delivered to work and I want cake, cards and naked men running amuck! BUT .. reality sets in .. and not much of that happens at all. My husband has forgotten about my birthday a couple of times. My dad always insists it is the 13th (instead of the 11th [of April]) and I am usually sad as hell on my birthday. Have you seen Spiderman 2? When Peter walks into his Aunts house and there are streamers and everyone (3 people) yell "SURPRISE!", he says "Oh what's the occasion?". That should be me. This way, if everyone forgets, I won't be sad. But, this is how Tara operates: I give warnings. "My birthday is in 6 days and 13 hours!!! Did you get my HUGE gift yet?" Hope the remainder of your birthday was a good one. Love you hun!! Tara

Hi Chryssie HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!!!! (((((HUUUGGGSSSSS))))))))) Next year make a plan for all of us to go out and celebrate your birthday by going to bike trials and have a picnic party SMILE!!!!!!! Treat yourself a foot massage if you can! Thank you for sharing your vent to us!!! I know what it like when someone forgets my birthday or did not get a phone call or birthday wish from someone. It hurted since I have been helped people alot. Cheers!!!!! You stucks with rest of us and we will keep you like a close family here. Have a nice day ! Hugs Kathy K

Chryssie, Happy Belated Bday! That has happened to me and it feels awful. Hope you are feeling better about it all today. People are just soo busy...but it still sucks for them to forget you. On anther note..has anyone had people be friendlier to them since they lost weight? There is someone at work who always seemed to avoid me..and now that I had surgery and am losing wt she is very interested in my life...kind of makes me angry. Have a great day after bday Chryssie and all... Joanie

Happy Belated Birthday, Chryssie!! There are a lot of Virgos on this web page! I can relate to a certain extent. I've only been at my job a couple of months and nobody knows me, so it was really quiet & I felt alone. My b-friend announced to me the night before that he missed the deadline to order flowers from 1-800-flowers ... how 'bout picking up the phone & paying extra for a flower shop to deliver, buddy?!?!! He did bring them home with him. My Mom is in the beginning stages of Alzheimer's, and she didn't remember to wish me a happy birthday, for the second year in a row. My Dad passed away almost 2 years ago, and it hurt that he wasn't here & I had to remind my mother that it was my birthday. But as our parents get older, maybe they think we don't need them in order to feel good about our birthdays -- that's wrong, so I know how it hurts. You know what was best about my birthday on the actual date -- all the wishes I got from everyone on this website when I wrote to say it was my b-day. It made me feel so warm & fuzzy and appreciative of this gang. You know you can always come here for acceptance and comisseration and anything else you want!! Don't sweat the lbs. -- your body is still adjusting. You'll be sliding down the scale again any day. XO Kathy F.

First and foremost, Happy Birthday to you! Second, pitty parties are necessary every now and then, and thats when you come to us...we've all been there. Remember, you can't choose your family. I have some intense maternal issues and I do not let my mother get to me...thats something I have control over, now that I'm an adult. Living 300 miles away helps a little too. Vent to us anytime you need. Friends are the family we'd have if you could chose them! Much love, -Deb

well Chryssie.. You mean alot to me..and HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIRLFRIEND!! We all have those *down* days just have to push them behind us and move on. I also have been struggling with the last 3 lbs I need to be ready for surgery.. it is not easy as we all know from years of trying. I have been using shakes,salads and lots and lots of water and walking everyday. I will keep you in my daily prayers and I hope to see you tonight. hugs you Pattie

HAPPY BIRTHDAY A DAY LATE!! I hope the rest of your day was great!! Any hope you are having a great day at work today!! I am sure it will be! Phyllis

Hi Chryssie: Happy Birthday!! I hope that the rest of your week turns out better for you! I know exactly how you feel, I have been there. Try and do something special for yourself this week, like a manicure or a pedicure. Happy birthday again. JOJO

Hi Chryssie Happy belated birthday to you, happy belated birthday to you, happy belated birthday dear Chryssie, happy belated birthday to you. Sorry for the belated wishes, just signed on. Did not check posts over the weekend. I hope they all feel like crap when they realize what they have done. You can vent here anytime and about anything you want. Please don't think any different. I hope this give you a pick me up a day later. Have a good one and go easy with the pitty party. Luis

Hi Chryssie... First of all, Happy Birthday to you. I turned 35 in May and NO ONE remembered my birthday either...except my Mom and one friend at work. No cards, no presents...no birthday cake (sugar free of course), NOTHING. I was so depressed for DAYS and DAYS. I know there are bigger problems in the universe but when everyone in your life forgets (ignores?) your birthday, you just feel like crap...you feel like; okay, I mean so little to you that the day I was born can just go by without even a comment. I know how you feel...I was crushed. I flat out told my husband that if he ever did this to me again (NOT THE FIRST TIME HE'S IGNORED MY BIRTHDAY) that that would be the last time I would be with him for a birthday. He ignores Mother's Day too... Take care of you...do something nice for you for your birthday. Lift your spirits a little. ~CAE~