Birthday's are fun for everybody BUT the person who's birthday it is. There's always so much to worry about when planning a birthday party; what to wear, who to invite, who will actually show up, who will say they will show up and then not show up.
Even though my birthday has passed, I decided to celebrate it last night since my "LA Friends" complained that I was in New Jersey, err, New York on my birthday. And since my bff was also celebrating her birthday last night, we decided to celebrate together. She invited some of her closest friends, and I invited some of mine.
We went to our favorite restaurant, The Gorbals, and then partied afterwards. And to my surprise, one of my friends showed up for me. ONE. And the rest of them didn't even tell me whether or not they were coming. Even after I sent out the Facebook invite and then texted/ called them to tell them also. Even after I texted/ called them yesterday afternoon to follow up.
Yes, I get it, people in LA are broke, or at least say they are and don't want to spend money on a nice dinner, let alone chip in for the birthday girl, but then they "Spontaneously" go to Las Vegas the next day. It's okay, I get it. And people don't want to travel more than a mile within the radius of their house because they are lazy. I get that too.
I do this every year. I decide to throw, what in my head, is going to be a spectacular night of fun with friends and it always ends in disappointment. Why don't I ever learn my lesson? And why don't my friends get along with each other? If there's one word that describes my life... it's WHY.
So, in turn, I would just like to take this opportunity and say "Thank you, "friends," for coming out to celebrate my birthday. What a turn out. So incredibly overwhelming. Seriously, thanks so much for coming. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to finish off my mixture of Nyquil, vodka and rum with a bottle of Tylenol PM that I just found from 93. Oh stop, of course I'll wake up!
4 comments:
Well, at least I guess you know how good of "friends" they are now! True friends will go to any "distance" to be their for you!
Look at it this way, atleast now you're not obligated to go to their b-day and spend your money! lol
LMAO so true. I hate LA!
@Erika Jean ha, you're totally right! Good point!
Ha, that is why I decided to change my birthday routine this year. And although I have to admit L.A. is really sorta like that...this place here is the exact same thing. :( I would have celebrated with you that is for sure because birthdays just need to be celebrated - money or not. It's a birthday!!!
And yes I would have, if I had been in town. Or at least in the area (not just in a one mile radius I mean!! Lazy on a birthday is not an option!).
Hugs.
xoxo
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