Today, it's my 21st birthday. All my friends and family said they were busy so I figured I was getting a surprise party. Nope. They all were actually busy. I spent my birthday alone. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, it was my 21st birthday and I invited a handful of my best friends over. They all stood me up and I drank alone in my apartment. Happy birthday to me. FML
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Paco_el_Taco 17
Happy Birthday to you!
extrasnipes 22
FML community cares....happy birthday!
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AP28allday 3
happy birthday
Narcisse_fml 25
I know turning 21 is a big deal, but what's the harm in celebrating with your loved ones at later date, when they're available? At least they were really busy and not just blowing you off.
esoom73 11
join the club amigo. golden birthday turning 21 on the 21st don't have anyone to do anything with. I feel your pain
assistantrachel 2
Aww that really sucks OP...
Larsh 4
Happy birthday...
BenAfro 2
Happy Birthday... I think you should put yourself up for adoption...
Stoutmaster 1
Or you could be like me, my 21st birthday is coming up on Christmas in 2 days and I am in South Korea, on the other side of the world from my family and friends due to being in the army, plus I only have one decent friend here.
Shade1982 21
Being away from family and friends for the holidays can be hard, but being in the Army, you kinda choose that profession yourself. Been there, done that. You take your pride from the fact you are doing a good job, at least you didn't spend your holidays in a warzone... It does suck however you only made one decent friend over there...
dark_angel4121 12
If it makes you feel better, for mine I had to help my mom pack for her trip to Mexico. And also drive her to the airport.
echinda_fml 5
Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!
8born8 18
Happy Escape the Womb Day!!! It's terribly sad that you had to celebrate your latest and greatest milestone alone. But, now that you're 21, grow some balls, get down to the pub, sit next to the jukebox and start singing your fav songs and get "parra". I guarantee that there will be real people in the pub, who'll be happy to help you celebrate. You might even make some amazing new friends.