Today, I turned 29. To celebrate, my office got me a cake that read "Happy 38th!!" The "theme" of the "party" was 'Not a day over 35!' I waited all day for someone to tell me it was all a prank, but nobody did. I spent my lunch hour crying in my car. Happy birthday to me. FML
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Today, it's my birthday. My wife gave me a card that read, "You made it to 36!" It's my 35th birthday. FML
Today, my coworkers surprised me with a birthday cake. It was really sweet, until I realized it was for another “Chris” who works in accounting. They only noticed after I blew out the candles. FML
Today, my family threw me a surprise party for my 29th Birthday. My brother-in-law sent me a text telling me they were all waiting for me to arrive. Thinking it was at my sister's home, I drove two hours there. It was actually at my parents' house. I missed my party and they ate my cake. FML
Today, I realised yesterday was my 30th birthday. What made it worse is that my parents forgot, along with my other relatives and friends. No cards, no texts, no calls, no Facebook messages. Nothing. Happy 30th to me. FML
Today, my boss threw a party for everyone in the office who has a birthday in September. Everyone got a cake with their names on it except me. My birthday is today. FML
Today, my co-workers threw me a surprise 30th birthday party. After lighting sparklers on the cake and singing happy birthday, we all enjoyed a few moments of sparkly, happy fun time. Then the building's fire alarm tripped and over 200 people had to be evacuated. FML
Today, I turned 22. Instead of cutting my own cake, I stood by and smiled at a friend's belated birthday party. Her birthday was actually two months ago, but she decided to have her party on my birthday. No one remembered mine but everyone got her beautiful gifts. FML
Today, I celebrated my 22nd birthday. On my cake stood last year's "21" candle, to which had been added a single candle. Clearly, times are tough. FML
Today, the only "Happy birthday!" I got was from the cake I bought for myself. FML
Today, it's my 30th birthday. My husband came home with a big case of beer for himself, then told me he didn't have time to get me a present because of work. FML
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speckledots 29
well. Happy 29th Birthday!
LaLince 40
29 = 38 since 2+9 = 3+8 = 11
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speckledots 29
well. Happy 29th Birthday!
klovemachine 24
At least you're not going to be a grandpa :) Happy Birthday!
Panchovilla64 6
Is that from the 13 year old fml?
PrimeEvilTahir 24
Hey I just turned 29 on the 11th June... Being 29 sucks... I feel so old... 30 is right there :(
Seroster 7
There there, you don't look a day over 35 at least =)
Ambient25 24
I have to ask, why didn't you say that you were turning 29 to begin with? I get it that it got to you with them possibly cracking an "old" joke, but 29 is not the new 38....I'm sorry that you cried though OP. I hope your 29th is the best year yet.
ColdplaySucks 18
My question is why didn't anyone in the office know her real age? An 11 year difference is a substantial age gap too.
RedPillSucks 31
Women can be a bit weird when asked about their age. Although I imagine someone at "personnel" should have known. Maybe they weren't involved in setting up the party.
meowmeee 7
She should be happy that she's 29 instead of 38. Who cries over something like that? It would be different if it was your family but at work? I'm sorry but I wouldn't be pressed about wht your co workers think or assume.
katiesam199 11
Her birthday year may have been recorded incorrectly in the offices files or wherever that stuff is
LemonandLime 13
48, she's unhappy because everyone thinks she's older than she is...
doodlecloud 26
Just gotta say...technically this is her 30th year now. Her 29th just finished. That is all. *hides*
jessi_sunshine 26
Read the FML, 81. Today, she's turning 29.
sp00ner 6
Do your math 86, 81 is technically right.
deepunder 17
There are a lot of idiot comments here. At #86. U don't start at age 1. Op has been around for 29 years, not entering the 29th year of life. #81 is right. You may have to use logic and some brain power to figure what she is saying. The people who down voted her aren't using their brains.
deepunder 17
If u look younger than 35 now u can hope it will be like that when you're actually 39. Otherwise correct them right away and use their guilt for better presents.
LaLince 40
29 = 38 since 2+9 = 3+8 = 11
hashshim 23
Your logic is uncanny.
Samuraiguy 8
It's only a 9 year difference people how the hell do people think its eleven
maosquare 18
How the hell do people read and do maths?
jc10x 8
LaLince, you are such a freaking..... Genius for that equation!!
lexi365 20
I am mind blown haha.
jdog408 8
So really she must be an 11 year old child at heart so she's full of joy and energy
tpm45 25
Theoretical arithmetic right there.
skehar 23
Tell everyone tomorrow. Maybe they'll feel so bad that you'll get cake and presents all over again! Who doesn't love cake?
slayertack 19
I don't love cake.
MrConcise 34
@49 - I'm inclined to agree there, unless of the cookie variety. Spring for the 'take me drinking' card, OP. Then you can get birthday sex from your drunk hunk of a male co-worker.
Catkam623 27
The cake is a lie.
michael666 7
i hate cake
BntyHntrSeattle 30
**** people whom don't like cake.
Olympiakos10 15
I'm more of a pie person...love me some of the Putang Pie ;)
deepunder 17
Cake's to sweet. That is the logic for cake haters! Go cake haters! I can't even eat a lot of chocolate at one time. About 2 bars max of solid chocolate. I do like cookies though. And donuts.
Sora_McKain 36
#99 It doesn't matter what kind of pie you like! ;P
saIty 17
I was waiting for a man in a diaper to pop out of the cake
tsent8 15
And that's where I would put my creative comment. If I had one! (Reference to your profile pic)
MissVeracity 12
I don't really get how they could get your age that wrong when they planned a party for you. Like they would have to know your age for the party, if it was intentional that's just mean. Happy birthday anyway, please don't let inconsiderate others get in the way of your special day :) And remember, you're as young as you feel x
lolfood 24
Honestly, at least they cared enough to give you a party. And, why did you cry? You got free cake. You're also not, technically, a day over 35
Ameel_fml 19
This x100. I know some people can be sensitive about their age, but your co-workers cared enough to hold a party for you. That's pretty awesome imo (even if they did get your age wrong). Some of my birthdays have been flat-out forgotten by my friends. :(
omgthisisgay 10
My own father doesn't remember my birthday. If co-workers threw me a party, I'd feel pretty Damn special. However, if they thought I was 9 years older than I actually am, I would probably say something. Like: "Hey, guys? I'm only xx. lol" Not a huge deal, but a lot of people ( especially women) get sensitive when they get close to 30.
dabum18 5
Happy birthday many more
ethanman82 8
they probably just though you were old or you look old or something *patrick star voice*
BlackPhenom 9
You can't be crying on your birthday! You got to make the most of it! Happy birthday and get out there and do something fun.