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May 10, 2007
What if they hate my cupcakes?
I don't know the exact year, but at some point in elementary school I started to hate celebrating my birthday. I was always a shy kid, so obviously extra attention was unwelcome. I'm still not sure what to do when people sing Happy Birthday. Do I smile? Do I thank them? Should I clap at the end? Why do we sing this stupid song? The singing and the extra attention was horrible, but it's not the only reason I hated celebrating my birthday.
In elementary school we were required to bring in a treat for the class. Cupcakes. Cookies. Donuts. Ice Cream. Candy. Why the person who has the birthday needs to bring it in, I don't know. It would make more sense to have a schedule, or Birthday buddy.... Anyhow, bringing in a treat was always a nerve wrecking experience for me. My mind was filled with worry, and questions up until I passed them out:
What if they hate my cupcakes? What if the girl I like is allergic to nuts? She won't like me if there are nuts! Mom! Why did you put in nuts!? Do these seem cheap will? Will the kids think I'm poor? etc...
I was happy when I reached Middle School. There were no more treats, and no one even had to know it was my birthday! Perfect.
Today, I turn 21, and I guess this blog post is announcing that. I'm telling you. I'm 21 (No, I'm not getting wasted). Earlier today, my Boss took me out for lunch. He decided to tell everyone. After a random girl in restaurant sang to me, inserting "Window Washing guy" instead of "Cory", the owner gave me free baklava (or baklawa).
I bet if someone brought in baklava everyone would make fun of them.
Posted by cory at May 10, 2007 5:29 PM
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You know, any day is a good day to enjoy life, and if people want to make a big deal, that is a good reminder of how thankful you should be that you have friends and family that care about you. So have a good one. Happy Birthday.
Posted by: Luke at May 10, 2007 9:40 PM
I had a similar thought, as my birthday was the day before yours. A lot of kids couldn't afford to bring in nice treats for all the kids in their class, but they had to. It was THEIR birthday.
We all grow up and get out of school, but then we lucky drivers get to renew our plates on our birthday. More expensive, less delicious.
Posted by: Jes at May 10, 2007 11:08 PM
happy b day :)
Posted by: Anonymous at May 11, 2007 1:44 PM
happy late birthday! im sure i'd love your cupcakes!
Posted by: james at May 17, 2007 11:41 PM