Drencrom
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(04-21-2012, 06:04 PM)

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Forgetting birthdays #1

Today I nearly forgot to congratulate my mom on her birthday. Don't know why I'm so bad at remembering my family's and friends b-days.
Luckily she knows that I'm busy this weekend and I've already said that I'm visiting her next week, so it turned out alright with just a call in the evening.

My story isn't a big deal at all so I wonder GAF; do you have any nasty stories about forgetting birthdays to peolpe near and dear to you?
Computer
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(04-21-2012, 06:05 PM)

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#2

The Birthday skeleton will not be pleased.
JohnLacke
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(04-21-2012, 06:09 PM)

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#3

Birthdays aren't a big deal to me, at all. Last year, I didn't even think about my birthday until someone said "happy birthday".
That said, I usually don't forget my immediate family's birthdays, since it means more to them.
ThaneKrios
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(04-21-2012, 06:11 PM)

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I can't even remember my own birthday.
SoulPlaya
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(04-21-2012, 06:11 PM)

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I forget my own birthday damn near every year these days.
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Septimius
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(04-21-2012, 06:14 PM)

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I didn't write "happy birthday" on the wall of one of my better friends' birthday, and she blocked me the next day and probably won't ever talk to me again. Seriously.

Good riddance, though.
Router
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(04-21-2012, 06:15 PM)

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FACEBOOK reminds me of all events so I can forget them more efficiently.
Drencrom
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(04-21-2012, 06:17 PM)

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Originally Posted by JohnLacke: View Post
Birthdays aren't a big deal to me, at all. Last year, I didn't even think about my birthday until someone said "happy birthday".
That said, I usually don't forget my immediate family's birthdays, since it means more to them.
Originally Posted by SoulPlaya: View Post
My forget my own birthday damn near every year these days.
Originally Posted by ThaneKrios: View Post
I can't even remember my own birthday.
Heh, I did that last year.
K.Sabot
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(04-21-2012, 06:18 PM)

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Last year, I didn't know it was my birthday until I saw it on facebook.
StudioTan
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(04-21-2012, 06:22 PM)

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Coincidentally enough my mom's birthday was on Wed and I totally forgot as well. I felt awful. In my defense I rarely know what day it is. Luckily I was reminded in time to get over to see her that evening. She still gave me the guilt though.
Drencrom
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(04-21-2012, 06:29 PM)

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Originally Posted by StudioTan: View Post
Coincidentally enough my mom's birthday was on Wed and I totally forgot as well. I felt awful. In my defense I rarely know what day it is. Luckily I was reminded in time to get over to see her that evening. She still gave me the guilt though.
Sorry to hear, I'm glad that I didn't have to experience that guilt crap.

Nice avatar anyway!
Black-Box
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(04-21-2012, 06:32 PM)

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I don't care much for bdays anymore, like being older is something to be happy about, being a kid was awesome!
Zertez
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(04-21-2012, 06:46 PM)
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Im horrible remembering birthdays, anniversaries etc. My lady usually keeps track of them. I ripped off Reds idea from that 70s show and have a small stash of gift in case I forget her birthday.
Navidson REC
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(04-21-2012, 06:59 PM)

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Originally Posted by Septimius: View Post
I didn't write "happy birthday" on the wall of one of my better friends' birthday, and she blocked me the next day and probably won't ever talk to me again. Seriously.

Good riddance, though.
You know, reading this exact sentence before Facebook came to be must make for a funny mental image.