Thursday, March 27, 2008
Forgetfulness
I've been reminded numerous times in the past week or so that my birthday is coming up. I don't hate my birthdays, but I don't love them either. I never want things, for my birthday or Christmas. I have everything I need and all that I want. I'm not materialistic (maybe that's only because I have the material things that I want...) and I've been thankful that I'm not the kind of person who lusts after worldly things. I'm not the type of person who will remind you constantly ahead of time that it's about to be my special day. Consequently, I tend to forget other people's birthdays as well. I just don't put that much importance on my own, so I guess that subconsciously I don't put much on anyone else's either. One year (ok, most years) I forgot almost everyones birthday in my whole family! Imagine the guilt! I am going to make a conscience effort to do better. I always marvel at people who manage to remember birthdays, anniversaries, pet's birthdays (I do know Rex's...June 1). I admire those people. And while I consider myself to be a pretty thoughtful person, forgetting someones birthday is pretty bad. So I'm sorry. It is something I do, and I'll try hard not to do it any more.
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I try not to forget birthdays and anniversarys, but you know what? It happens. Don't feel bad about it...you always call later and wish a belated birthday! It doesn't matter if it is early, on time, or late...just that you care means a lot!
Andrea! I cannot believe your comments...you are one of the most "on top" of things people I know. Remember how many times I've told you that one of the things I admire about you is your thoughtfulness...! How about that? Funny, I just realized you are one of the people you said you admire! And it's like Melissa said...people let things slip their minds...it's no big deal. I've woke up in the morning at 8 and realized it was my mom's bday and forgotten again at nine...remembered it again at 2, thinking, "I've got to call her before I forget again"...and then...subsequently get involved with something else and forget it again and then by then...it's tomorrow and I let it get by me to call her. :(. We get busy, distracted and then feel bad that we let it get by. Don't be hard on yourself. You're a great person and very thoughtful...just keep on keepin' on...It's ALL good! Love you...Mums
well andrea of course you know rex's !! he is your baby!! and i have that same problem i really only remeber a couple of important days but then sooner or later they get burned into my brain so i never forget them
You little stinker...you better show up around here...we miss you and drag Jimmy with you. We would like to see him too...and the kids...I need to try to redeem myself with Trystan the "Chess King"....love you and I like the "mumsie" mode! Love ya Mumsie
I love you!!
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