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Angela — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:42:02 -0000

I like to be showered with gifts of jewelry or gift cards to bookstores!

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Cobby — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:19:39 -0000

I've always felt conflicted about my birthdays. I love it when my family has small family get-togethers to fete my birthday, but I've always wanted to also have my husband or family surprise me with a real party with other close friends invited too. I've never felt like I had a "real" birthday party that required anyone to do anything other than call to get the cake and I've always wished someone in my family would put a little thought into celebrating my special day. I hate it though when you're at work and the birthday brigade makes you get up in front of everyone to be sung to. It makes me want to crawl under the table.

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Elena — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 01:17:15 -0000

i would like to be woken up gently, maybe at 10 or so by my sweetie, or maybe my sweetie and my family, with a really wonderful breakfast, fresh breads, lots of cheeses, fresh fruit, some one to have picked up fancy coffees from somewhere, slippers brought right to me and put on my feet, and a blanket around my shoulders (i am always cold) given some nice presents, something beautiful, allowed to sit at breakfast as loooong as we like, no one rushing to go anywhere, hang out in pyjamas as long as i like.
I would really love it if a lot of people remembered my birthday and wrote me nice cards, and gave me little thoughtful gifts, called me, emailed me, came over in the evening on their own imperative and sat around drinking wine, eating something good, there should be flowers, laughing, love, cozyness... we can play some surrealist games, light some candles, no one rushing to get going and checking their watches... sigh... that would be awesome.

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CristinaC — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:08:02 -0000

Ahhhhh, thanks Carrie!!!!!

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Celise — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:26:03 -0000

A day or a half day at the spa and then spending the rest of the time reading.

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Conga1 — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:58:40 -0000

Hi. Christina C., best wishes!! We share the same day. It's number 60 for me.
It will be great to be surrounded by my loved ones, including my wonderful husband.
My fantasy birthday would be to travel to Las Vegas, Italy, and Great Britain.
Birthday gifts also would include cut flowers, jewelry, gift certificates for Panera, Barnes & Noble and a donation to Light of Life Rescue Mission for Thanksgiving dinners for the homeless.

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AChui — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:49:07 -0000

Good food, good company, and a lot of laughter.

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AChui — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:48:04 -0000

Good food, good company, and a lot of laughing.

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CarrieM — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:51:04 -0000

I agree. To be heard is the greatest gift.

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CarrieM — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:49:47 -0000

Happy Happy Birthday!

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Taeran — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:03:30 -0000

I have to say I'm quite appreciative when someone has listened to a comment I may have made about something I like several months earlier, remembered what it was and even bought it for me as a gift. That's pretty special! More so that the cost....

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Isabelle Vonturi — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:58:45 -0000

Being with the love of my life in Italy, enjoying the light, the tastes, the joy of dancing, saying how I feel and creating beauty & poetry. Celebrating with my children who are the truest gifts of my life. They expand my world with richness, laughter, strength, and an eternal link by being part of my transparent heaven here and now.

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amyc — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:18:50 -0000

I like to celebrate both mentally and physically. Mentally, I get out my journal and set my intentions for my 'next year.' I look back on the previous year and celebrate all that I've learned and accomplished and experienced and I look ahead at where I am and where I want to go. Physically, for the past 3 years, I've done a 'birthday climb' here in the mountains of CO. I have three good friends that accompany me on a climb that is challenging for me--my intention is to challenge my boundaries and comfort level and "push" myself into the new year. It's been amazing each year and a really precious tradition.

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Jess — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:18:38 -0000

Acknowledgement from others, but mainly the people I care the most.
Taken out for ice cream, surprised with a small gift.
Just loved haha Like any other day of the week :)

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CristinaC — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:32:26 -0000

My birthday is this coming Monday. I plan to spend the entire day at on a 5 star spa retreat, courtesy of my wonderful husband. I am so excited, a day to relax, reflect, quiet my mind and get pampered. A truly decadent day!

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Constance — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:45:51 -0000

I love birthday cards and books and perfume and maybe cake!

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eloquence — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:31:48 -0000

Ooh, I love birthdays! Others' and, especially, mine! And Danielle, you and I share our birthday - May 25th. Fun. I believe having a fabulous birthday is totally up to me and being clear about my wishes for the day. I always begin with a morning contemplation time during which I stroll through memories of the past year and note things I'd like to bring into my new year and things I'd like to let go and leave behind. I make plans for the next year. Then I usually land on a theme for the year. This year has been about being more "transparent", sharing more with my friends and family (as I tend to hold feelings close, though am free with ideas...).It's been a struggle at times to be vulnerable that way, but the payoff has been high.

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Stephy — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:11:37 -0000

I like getting a phone call from my mom at 2:16am (the time I was born). It's as much her day as it is mine. We talk about what she was feeling, thinking in the hours before and after my birth. Then I get waken around 8am(before everyone leaves the house for the day) for presents and cake. Then I spend the day with family and friends. Laughing, watching favorite movies, shopping... No worries, no work, just happy!

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bluelines — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:46:43 -0000

Well, it actually is my birthday next week and my wife and I are going out for our first date since our daughter was born 16 months ago! That says it all really...

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Kaiulani — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:44:07 -0000

I like to be in another country when it is my birthday, especially for a milestone one. For my 40th last year I was on an African Safari. I feel birthdays are a time to reflect on the past year and make any improvements for the next one.

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writer11 — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:28:52 -0000

Suzyn,

Great idea, to mark your life's progress annually on your Birth Day. It simplifies things. Imagine, reading your first Birth Day journal entry AND your last, on what turns out to be the last one. It just might inspire one to live fully, so you have no regrets... thanks for sharing that one. I have trouble making the time to write daily so I don't but annually is doable.

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verysheri — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:09:43 -0000

I like a grand celebration - making a spectacle of myself and friends. That's why for 13 years we've gone themed costume bowling in Seattle. This year, being the last of my 30's, I wanted to break from tradition so I spent my birthday in Las Vegas this past weekend. Again dressing up with feathers, lashes, big hair, etc. Drinking Champagne, having a luxurious meal, gambling and debauchery!

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candylee — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:27:10 -0000

On my birthday I love hugs, text messages, and a big dinner with friends. A particularly memorable birthday was when a few friends surprised me with a homemade cake (these are friends who can barely boil water). The cake tasted like crap, but the love was there!

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Storyteller — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:24:31 -0000

Danielle, we're twins! I was hoping to head to Italy, my family has a villa just outside Rome. I haven't been since I was eleven. I was hoping to go by myself for a week and then have my family join me - as alone time is as precious rare as diamonds these days.

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Susie Hutchinson — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:16:38 -0000

I like to have time alone to reflect on my life, and make plans for the upcoming year. I don't care about New Year's Eve, I care about MY new year.