Jan
12
Birthday Significance
Filed Under Relationships
My birthdays haven’t been very special since I graduated college. My last special birthday (with friends) was when I turned 21. Since then, I have spent nearly all birthdays alone and not really done much of anything. I don’t really seem to mind since many of my closest friends are those that I speak to on the phone or connect with via e-mail. Going out drinking in a loud bar is not my idea of a great evening.
Yesterday was my girlfriend’s birthday. While I remembered to get her gifts and spend time with her, I didn’t realize how much her birthday meant to her.
I often find myself still operating in bachelor mode, where such things are no big deal. However, when she told me that my birthday was a big deal to her since it is a day celebrating “the birth of me”, I laughed and realized I was pretty lucky to have someone think about it like that.
My girlfriend also helped me recognize the joy of Christmas. Even though I am not Christian and do not celebrate the holiday with religious activities, to her it symbolizes love for family and appreciation for all that we have.
Her joy about birthdays and Christmas are great examples of her good spirit, and, rather than resisting her enthusiasm, I find it far more enjoyable to end my bah-humbug attitude about birthdays and join her in celebration.
Life is too short to not enjoy each possible day, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant.
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