That's what I think in the worst moments of my life. And it usually turns out well. Should work for any other birthday I suppose.

you were born on dec 25?! kewl.

eloisa: Yep! But not as kewl as you may think. Birthdays, from my childhood to date, have always been overshadowed Xmas gifting & feasting.

my mom was born 31dec, so i know what you mean.

I love your outlook

wouldn't like such one, though being born 13 days after(and same pay + all away) bad enough

eloisa: That inexplicable spirit of Xmas is still strong by 31 Dec.

suncatcher: Thanks! I admire your spirit and sense of duty

LindaN: Do they ignore your birthday too even that long after Xmas?

not ignored, my parents where poor so both x-mas presents & b-day present where a stuggle for them & all my classmates went away over break.

LindaN: Oh dear! All that counts is the present. Try to be happy now, no matter what. In the end, it is how you take things that counts..

.. not the things themselves

grow away from it and there where compensations in the important matter of all attention and i got to decide what to eat, do etc on b-day

LindaN: Yes! As long as you don't decide to do nothing as in the bad old days

had my party then also, prezzies isn't all got loads of time and attention

LindaN: Then compared to my experience,you have little to complain about. Had a large family + poorer relatives to be taken care of @ Xmas.

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