Today, tired of everyone forgetting my birthday, I traveled half way around the world to spend my 40th at a five star resort just to try and make it special. The hotel brought me a cake with someone else's name on it. FML
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Today, I traveled 3 hours to a town I hate, to spend my birthday with my mom and brother and his family. My mom didn't realize it was my birthday until the cake slice with candles was placed in front of me. FML
Today, I celebrated my birthday with my friend who has the same birthday by going out to dinner with a bunch of our friends. The waiter brought out a cake for my friend but not for me. No one noticed my exclusion. I sang happy birthday on my birthday. FML
Today, at the supermarket, I bought a cake and had my friend's name put on it. It wasn't anyone's birthday, I just wanted to feel less ashamed about buying a whole cake for myself. FML
Today, it's my 16th birthday. My parents forgot about it, and planned a weekend out of town. I was alone on my birthday. FML
Today, I took my friends out to an expensive restaurant for my birthday treat. They had arranged for a surprise birthday cake for me which I cut, very happily, while they chanted birthday wishes. When the bill came, I discovered I was supposed to pay for my great 'surprise' cake. FML
Today, for my birthday, I got a hotel room for me and my boyfriend. He decided that spending time with a female friend was more important than spending time with me. FML
Today, after my parent's forgot my 16th birthday, then rescheduled for two weeks later and forgot, fast forward to my 36th. My father, my husband, and my teen kids all forgot. I was told to relax and that they would make a cake, etc. No cake was made. Mom got me a food gift that I'm allergic to. It's been a few days. Forgotten again. FML
Today, I thought it would be nice to take my girlfriend out to a nice restaurant for my birthday. She got a little headache after we ordered, so she went outside to get some air. I ate a $100 meal and had Happy Birthday sang to me by the restaurant staff. Alone. FML
Today, after five years in a row of my family doing absolutely nothing to even acknowledge my birthday, I got train tickets to see my boyfriend for the weekend and celebrate with him. I woke up to six angry texts about how I'm "selfish" for not staying at home with my family. FML
Today, it's my birthday. My wife took me to my favorite restaurant for dinner. She made me pay for my birthday dinner, along with hers. She also got me a gift card to HER favorite store. FML
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cdgrayson 21
Well cake is cake! Sorry op I know how you feel you need to go and find some new friends who really care!
SirTalkaton 22
At least you got a cake. Happy birthday OP
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Comments (77)
Jared900DUmpling 30
Well, you know, it's the thought that counts. If its an honest mistake, then move on and enjoy the fact that the cake wasn't a lie.
ihateallofyou1 9
At least you got to travel to an awesome place! Enjoy it anyway! And happy birthday :)
guttedbrit 26
That's awful, I kinda wish I knew you so I could celebrate it with you. Those who forgot aren't worth your time and I sincerely hope that you never have to go through that experience again! May your 41st be happy and bright :)
ghil15 8
be glad you have a cake! did u even blow the candle?
DatPinkman 4
Ok so the cake had someone else's name on it. Now what? Did you throw it away? Was it ruined it any way? No. It's still a good cake. Or i'd like to believe that it was a good cake.
taylorjsmith 6
Way to look at the bad side of things, at the age of 40 you are financially stable enough to get up on a whim, travel across the world, and stay at fancy hotels.
NotoriousLES 14
Financial stability is a plus, but it sure as hell doesn't make up for or in anyway change being lonely. I've been there! A week prior to my b'day and not a mention. Being positive, I planned own little party, envied family and few friends. I made a nice dinner and baked my own cake... nobody came, not even my mom.
lauren6xo 2
Happy Birthdayy!!
Married2handsome 13
Are you sure they forgot your birthday and weren't just planning a surprise?? Sorry....
caramelie 7
How bad could it be? You are able to fly halfway around the world, Just because you felt like it! Happy birthday, u have a cool life! Peoria will remember eventually.
danidanidani 10
HAPPU BIRTHDAY TOOOOO YOOOOUUUU