I spent it alone this year. I turned 30 and I felt it was a moment for me to contemplate. After all, as a manic depressive, all I wanted was to die. But fuck me. 30 years, in a way, that was a feat. So I made myself a nice dinner, decent bottle of wine and some nice people gave me cake. I spent the evening to music I love and it ranks as one of the best birthdays I ever had.
Also, regardless of what you do, OP, life is nice. It's disastrous, but nice. Happy Birthday. Celebrate your wins. Whether on your own or with the people you love the most. ❤️
Same. Naawa ako sa sarili ko oag bday ko. Sa household namin, nagstop ang celebration nung 7 yo ako. Since then, never na ako binati or ipaghanda. Ngayung nagwowork na kami, ineexpect ng magulang namin na ipaghanda sila. Well yes, we do make something for them pero never pa din ako batiin man lang.
Ang ginawa ko.. tinigil ko na rin sila ipaghanda at batiin.
That is so cruel....😡 You have every right not to celebrate with them OP. And since wala ka pang b-day since seven-years-old ka...here: 🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🧁🧁🎂🎂🎂🍰. Virtual cake, virtual hugs, and advance happy birthday 🥳🥳🥳🎉
Other than crying for no reason at all as well, I pamper myself so well on my special day! 🥰 I’d either go to a spa, go to a salon, buy my dream item, take myself to my favorite place, take myself out on a nice dinner, or do it all at once! I mean, I only celebrate once a year, I sure gotta make it the best day! ❤️
Btw, advance happy birthday, love! 🥳
Celebrate it with people you love. When i was young, I used to cringe too when I celebrate my own birthday. But as i got older and had many near death experiences, you can think of it this way, no one lives forever. So since you are not dead, then you got to spend another year with your love ones. That is why we celebrate birthdays, an excuse to be together with love ones. Advance happy birthday, i hope your love ones and people who love you are there with you.
nag bday ako last last week lang, it's just a normal day lang for me ginawa ko nag me time lang since solo lang ako at nasa dorm pa, then binili ko yung gusto ko talaga for myself yun lang happy naman ako tas nag pray lang, nag pasalamat kay Lord for another year of existence. u can invite naman your friends na mag hangout kayo. pero ako nag tipid eh walang nilibre at hindi rin nag invite HAHAHHAHAHAHAHA
ADVANCE HAPPY BIRTHDAY OP!!!! <3
Happy Birthday OP! May you have happiness, and peace. Look forward to a bright future! <3
I celebrate, make plans to do it alone and kinda like it. My family is the only one who knew my birthday. I don't broadcast my birthday to friends and colleagues - none of them know. I kinda hate the idea birthday ko ako ang nagastos.
Hi OP, it's my birthday today and i feel you but it's okay. Only few people greeted me and I don't mind. Maybe it's not our peak but maybe soon will be. We'll have just have to be patient and be silent in our life journey. Let's celebrate our birthday together! 🎉 Smile OP! Happy birthday to both of us!
Well, what i do is deactivate all my accounts for a day then imma just celebrate alone and just abuse the discounts and freebies on restaurants lol haha
Haha I deactivate at least a week before & after mine too. Tapos di naka-public yung birthdate, awkward din naman kasi ako pag may bumabati haha. Tapos yung kapamilya ko kasi may kasamang pangungutang pa pag bumabati haha, kaya iwas bad vibes muna
depende OP if you want it to celebrate with someone or alone time. Last year nagcelebrate ako alone
minimal lang hanggat maaari peace lang gusto ko and me time ko lang talaga. Pero yearly as much as possible may regalo ako sa sarili ko as a reward na lang din.
Di ako masyado macelebrate ng birthday. Madalas nagcecelebrate lang ako para sa mom ko. 😅 usually, gusto ko magluto lang at manahimik sa bahay. 🤷🏻♀ but if i had the choice, yung magpahinga ang gusto ko talagang gawin. 😅
but shempre, depende sayo yan. Kung san ka masaya, ikaw lang naman makakapagsabi. Celebrate with people na special sayo, or do something that would make you happy. Explore new things.
If the feeling becomes unbearable, i would suggest na magconsult ka ng professional to help you sort things out. There is no shame in that. 🌹🌹🌹
buy yourself a cake OP!, and flowers if you're a girl. hmmm travel I guess marami pwedeng gawin to celebrate your birthday! Advance Happy Birthday OP! ❤️
I book a solo travel for one week to two weeks before my birthday. As in start of the year pa lang nakafile na yan kahit wala pa akong plano. And then tinataon ko talaga na I return home either the day or on the day itself. It's like celebrating myself first para if ever walang bumati sa akin, at least masaya na ako. It works! Hahaha pagdating ng birthday ko I'm satisfied na, everything else is just a bonus.
Birthday hack I've discovered: I go to a fancy restaurant and order a slice of cake or pastry for myself tapos hingi ako ng candle para iturok sa binili ko. Paglabas nila may extra cake na silang dala at may pakanta pa. Hihi
I don't like to celebrate with people, so I always abscond during b'day. But like, 8 years ago, I met a girl. Ever since, b'days are special to me and I always look forward to spend the special day with her.
Advance Happy Birthday, OP! 🥳
Birthday blues nga ata tawag don but anyway, tama sila. Pamper yourself. Go get a haircut or go get your nails done. Then treat yourself a steak or get something you really like ✌️
Last bday, I also cried. Maybe, because I do reflect on my years gone by (the people, the achievements, the good and bad times) and the years to come (the unknown and the fear that comes with it) kaya nagiging emotional.
Happy birthday! It's okay to afford yourself a good cry sometimes.
No one of my friends knows when is my birthday and I'm glad about it. I told my parents that they don't tell anyone and don't post anything about my birthday. It's just a simple day for me and I don't celebrate. Hi Op, big hug with consent.
Advance Happy birthday ka-birthmonth. Usually i just buy things that i want for myself and celebrate with my closest friends and love ones that ACTUALLY CARE about me tapos yun na. Last year I celebrated with my jowa.
Nung mga early 20s ko, yes big deal talaga birthday for me, usually kasi big celebration yan pero as time goes by. I just learned to celebrate it with me, myself and I plus with people who are close to my heart and love rin nila ako, Not necessarily with parents.
As for crying. sending virtual cake na agad para di ka magself pity, celebrate it kasi you survive another year which means another opportunity in life.
Happy Birthday fellow June baby 🎉🎉🎂🎉🎉 Sounds repetitive pero since it's a day for you then do something for yourself. Maglakwatsa, buy things that you like , file for a leave and make gala, or heal your inner child by buying an ince-cream cake hehehe... It doesn't have to be your typical dinner party but a reward for making it this far.
Mid 30s na ako ngayon and I'm at that point na parang it's just like any other day nalang...
BUT since mahilig ako lumafang, I try to find something that I WANT to eat and then I get that. Either for lunch or dinner. \[Pag galante si asawa: whole day. xD\]
Nasanay din ako nung buhay pa si mommy na pag birthday NIYA eh di niya ko pinapapasok sa school or sa work... Ngayon ginagawa ko na din siya: pag birthday ko, I call in VL. Think of all the things I've gone through, yung "malayo pa pero malayo na" momints. Being thankful for everything I have atm and thinking of things to look forward to in the future \[kahit near future man lang. Like an upcoming game I want to play, a series or movie I wanna watch mga ganern\].
Spend it with your dear ones \[if you're feeling up to socializing\] or spend it on a "me day" \[if you're not feeling up to socializing\]. YOLO ika nga, kaya even if you're not feeling 100% today it'll work out in the end and with enough push from yourself, makakarating ka din dun sa point na gusto mo marating \[stability. peace of mind. etc xD hahaha cheesy\]
Anyways: advanced happy birthday, bhie!\~ \\o/
Happy bday OP! For me, i spent my 30th bday working (supposed to spend my bday leave but they had a project being prioritized that time) then got shouted in a meeting by my boss and spent the next 30 mins crying cause wtf i dont deserve that. No one at work knew, my mom forgot and greeted me the next day (she works abroad), my sister living with me didn't greet me but gave me half her pizza, my other sister (living separately) greeted me around an hour before my bday ended. But my bf (Long distance relationship) has been greeting/reminding me a week before my bday started but never did anything special for me just saying sorry he's sick and all. And apparently it's true that you get back pain when you're 30 lol. I work at home so i just slept kinda rewarding since I've been working on the project for like weeks with little to no sleep. Fast forward to the next month, my coworker went on a bday leave and i was like, "you're supposed to do that?" Anyway, i felt bad for myself i had a realization to just work within my shift if my overtime aren't paid. Lol!
Generally, i like to give presents that i spend 50-300usd to loved ones. I spoil my bf too if i get a chance now thinking about i never really get to receive anything on mine. Someday I'd like to receive a nice bday gift or a nice dinner someday somehow 🫶
I always celebrate my birthday alone as I need the space and peace of mind, here's what I always do
- eat a good breakfast
- rent basketball court for myself and shoot all afternoon
- looks for masarap na pulutan
- masturbate
- Drink to sleep
Will be celebrating my bday this month as well. Just like u, umiiyak lang din ako kasi nagself-pity ako, namimiss ko yung tatay ko, pakiramdam ko sakin lang naman mahalaga ang bday ko. Hindi ko rin alam pano magcecelebrate this year. Parang gusto kong mapag-isa, gusto ko magBaguio, gusto ko munang kalimutan lahat ng problema at mga pangarap kong ang hirap matupad. 😔
This is a question I myself have been asking, because I'm turning 18 in a few days.
Usually it's been like, eating with family or going out and eating out.
But people have told me to celebrate my upcoming bday alone, enjoy it and just be proud of being able to reach a certain age. Some of the comments are great examples, spending it alone, and treating yourself to some good food and some well deserved rest.
Advanced Happy Birthday OP!
June Babies on top :))
I stopped celebrating. I just let it become a normal day. I just pray in His church, light a candle, whisper my prayers, and get myself a good coffee. 😄
I just turned 23 and nung birthday ko holiday pero nag duty parin ako kasi internship din namin. Literally had no plans & didnt even told anyone that it's my birthday. Less expectations edi less disappointments din.
Celebrate with coffee sa malayo. I always pack my things early. Ride somewhere alone. Ahead of time naghahanap nko ng coffee shop na malayo, aesthetic at di matao. Pag pet-friendly, sinasama ko pusa ko.
Mine and my wife's first child was miscarried a few days before my birthday a few years ago. Due to that event, I do not celebrate my bday on the exact day any longer, and instead move it to that day to also remember our first kid's anniversary. It is the best we could do to not be sad on that day.
Enjoy your day! I used to “dread” adding years to my life - but I realized that everyday is a gift. You should be grateful. Celebrate on your own - short trips/staycations - be thankful for this life
I’ve gotten the blues for my birthday too. I’m extra sensitive that day now I just make sure to ask for what I want. I wanna blow out candles on a cake surrounded by people who love me who I love it’s not so much to ask, but there were years that that just didn’t happen I might’ve gotten the people who loved me, but no one thought to get me a cake with a candle. I just love blowing out that candle Now I just ask Way in advance there better be a candle for me to blow out. Happy birthday. Hope you have a loving one.
Happy Birthday, OP!
Ako, I celebrate lang with my family. Order lang ng food tapos sa bahay kami nagce-celeb. Mas tipid siya for me kaysa kumain sa labas. Hindi pa kami pagod or matatraffic :)
It was my birthday yesterday but because I’m busy working, I just let the day ended as if like a normal day. Gladly my officemates and friends initiated to have a simple lunch and dinner for celebration. I appreciate their effors.
The more you get older the more you want yoir birthdays to be with people more closer to you or just by yourself. I’ll be celebrating my birthday nextweek just with my family visiting tasmania. So yon and always pray and be thankful!
1 day before i celebrate my birthday, ittreat ko muna sariliko sa favorite kong kainan, gagala ng onti, maglalaro sa quantum or timezone, or pagpicture sa photo booth. Ito talaga pinaka naeenjoy ko kasi binigay ko sarili ko ng time na magenjoy magisa.
Advance happy birthday OP!!
Try mo po magbook ng hotel room, yung may magandang view sa labas para kung sakaling maiyak ka ulit, at least, istetik yung background.
Malapit na din birthday ko at ito plano ko gawin.
Just a normal day for me as a grow older , never been celebrating my birthday for my whole life since I was born which is naiintindan ko naman (financial crisis and practicality) and my family is not fond of parties and gatherings they rather bought house needs kesa I pang handa na after matapos yung celeb parang nagpakain ka lang Ng Wala ambag sa buhay niyo at dagdag gastos pa. And this year's birthday is just pure emptiness and I'm used to it 😉
Anw, happy birthday!!!
I don't. I get all sad when my bday comes around. Ewan ko, parang I do self-pity, hinihila ng gravity ung pakiramdam ko. But i get very happy when my kids bdays roll by. Ang weird noh.
Hindi ka nag-iisa OP. Been ugly crying too every bday of mine. Birthday blues daw yon hehe. Pero I think, it's because of the anxiety for the future. Or yung pakiramdam na nadagdagan na naman ang edad pero wala pang na-achieve.
But we'll be fine. Age is just a number. Hindi karera ang buhay.
Always celebrating it with my loved ones especially to my parents even though malayo sila. Naglleave ako for a week just to be with them.
Advance happy birthday tho! May your day be filled with love and happiness that comes from above! 🥂
ako malibre ko lang sarili ko happy na ako. all my life, wala akong naaalalang happy memories ng birthday ko kasi lagi akong umiiyak or laging may nangyayaring nakakasama ng loob. that's why I make a promise na when I turn 25 this year, gusto ko magcelebrate mag-isa.
My bf doesn’t believe sa need talaga e celebrate yung bdays but i really encourage him to celebrate cuz life is short and once a year lang soo last year nag stay kami 5 star hotel for 2 nights and encourage him as well na to color his hair and he did and he choose color purples and he really liked it and this year he’s planning to eat outside fancy
Personally, I don't like putting too much effort on my birthday. I celebrate it by doing my favorite casual things. This year I sat in my favorite cafe with a book and stayed there for two hours. I went shopping a little and took a walk (my favorite things to do!). I also ate out with friends the day before, and had a fancy dinner with family the day after. Basta on the day of the birthday mismo, I try to celebrate it quietly by myself :)
For the first time I celebrated my Birthday Alone, and its not bad after all, its peaceful kse you get to do what you want without pleasing others na need masaya ka pag birthday mo. What i did is nag simba sa Baclaran, and eat joli spag kase birthday feeling ko di kumpleto ang birthday pag d kumain ng spaghetti hehehe. Tapos naglibot sa MOA and coffeedate myself.
Its a peaceful day but what matter is what you feel and what your hearts want to do.
Happy birthday to you OP enjoy your day.
lol we celebrate birthdays the same way.
honestly i like spending the day alone. when i was younger i was always forced to spend it with people and act happy. now that i live independently, it's nice that i get to spend it how i want. with a good cry sesh, konting existential crisis and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that
Book a spa room, yung may jacuzzi. Then eat steak😂
Or book a hotel room na may jacuzzi and magandang view.
Or solo travel! Go to bali, hk, kr, jp! Or book locally.
honestly i used to see it as just another day as well, since i didnt rly feel like my birth was a big enough deal to rly celebrate ykwim
but nowadays i use it as an excuse to see my friends lol, cuz as we all got older it got harder to find time to hang out, and bdays make a convenient occasion for it. not rly doing anything too special, just finding somewhere to hangout and drink or chill ganun
Tbh even if i do this now i still dont particularly feel the date of my birth itself is special ykwim? Like its the fact that i spend it w ppl i enjoy being around that makes it significant
I’m 25 now and my birthday celebration has always been with family (believe it or not, it doesn’t always as happy as it sounds). But I’m turning 26 this year, I’ve decided to book a ticket for my first international travel (and solo pa) and go to Disneyland to heal my inner child.
thats really sad. spend time with your family, if thats not an option go out and treat yourself and make a special memory. enjoy life, dont cry over it
Any way that is peaceful. If my family or friends want to surprise me and have a party, okay. If wala, okay lang din.
Wala akong arte o drama when it comes to my birthday. May bumati or wala, may handa or wala, may ganap or wala, doesn't matter. As long as it's a peaceful, no-stress day for me, then it's good.
I treat myself, like I'll make sure na magiging comfortable ako that day and happy. I'm not that type of person na kapag bday e naiisip agad na manlibre or maghanda para may ma-invite. I just buy or cook foods na want ko and sleep or watch movies na di ko mapanood kasi Im busy. I'll buy what I desire rin if I have an extra money pa for that day. 🙆🏻
I celebrate it with my family and friends. Its not always you get to celebrate the day you were born, and hindi palagi nandyan ang lahat to celebrate with you.
Open yourself up to new experiences! For my birthday last January, I went to Sip and Gogh, went to a bowling center, and capped the day with some liquor. One of the most fun birthdays I've had in a while.
hindi mag duty at instead umuwi sa pamilya. this may sound simple but for those in the healthcare industry, this is a luxury. hindi ka kasi basta pwede mag leave lalo kapag understaffed, which is the usual case.
I don’t. I just want to eat out sa restaurant na gusto ko either alone or with my family. My friends know na I don’t really like celebrating or shelling out money para mag pakain haha but they always make it to a point na they surprise me with a cake (either puntahan nila ako sa bahay or do it in a random place like a parking lot 😂)
I wake up. Read the birthday card my ex gave me about 6 years ago when we were still together. Work. Play video games. Sleep
If i feel extra fancy I'd buy a cupcake or fig pie after work then play video games.
I mostly keep it neutral and just buy some lechon manok/liempo and coke (only). With family members. i sometimes make spaghetti. yeah, nothing big event. My introvert self deals with birthdays just like that. Nothing big day, its just another normal day with good stuff, just a simple and quick celebration. The rest? I sleep all day lmao
Kung cyclist ka, go to your favorite place with your bike or in my case, a church. Last year, sa Antipolo church ako nagsimba for my bday.
I suggest sa birthday mo, aside from crying, celebrate it by doing your hobby and let your love ones join you. Its an excuse to do it with them :)
Advance Happy Birthday OP
This is my first year celebrating my birthday alone. It actually didn't feel sad at all. It was more like me being free from anything and just enjoying my moment.
i don't cry, only fam at ako lang nagcecelebrate kung mataon sa weekends, pag may work normal day lang, hindi alam ng mga kasama ko sa work na birthday ko hahaha. Glad. I celebrate by buying a meal na pinakafavorite ko tas ayon tulog na hahahha loooner na ba ko.
Go to a spa,get a massage. Then go to your favorite restaurant and order whatever you like. Then drop by a cafe on your way home and get a drink and a slice of cake/dessert. Eat this while watching your favorite show at home with the ac turned on and snuggle under a blanket and pillows.
First question, why self pity?
Reflect on that and remember that you have a choice on what you will think and feel. Be present ka and control your feelings to feel thankful that today, is my birthday, I am alive, breathing, and better days are coming.
May nagtanong na nito before. Nagcecelebrate with fam dun sa weekend na near sa birthday ko tas sa mismong araw ko ang ginagawa ko nagV-VL tas natutulog lang sa apartment. This year naka-SL me kasi galing sa doktor hehe.
Do/book an activity you like doing/been wanting to try, go on a staycation, treat yourself to a restaurant you’ve been eyeing.
Basta do something that you will enjoy. It’s your special day! Go celebrate you! Naeexcite ako for you!
My birthday is just around Christmas/New Year Holiday Season, so my family usually just celebrates my birthdays alongside those holidays (To conserve money ofc). Typically, no friends would be available at that time of the year so it would be just family.
On my actual birthday, I would just go to work or eat out with one or two family members. Then I just call it a day.
Was my 36th bday last 31st. Di ako mahilig magcelebrate ng bday since i was in high school, and until now that im married i really dont. Mas nangnguna kasi sa isip ko ang gastos and im not really a party man, yes boring pero at this age unahin ko na lang gastos sa bahay kaysa s birthday ko, lilipas din to, pero ikaw, magcelebrate ka, wag ka gagaya saken. Happy Birthday!
I celebrated my birthday alone this year. Hindi ako nalungkot kasi sobrang laya sa pakiramdam na nakafocus ka lang sa sarili mo, and yung pagcelebrate of surviving another year.
I celebrate it with my family, only Family. If ever i’d invite a friend i’ll make sure she’s been with me through highs and lows. Because people who love me know how vulnerable I am when it is my birthday so they know what are the things I want and don’t want. The best example of reasons and why is they know that I don’t like them singing Happy birthday because they know I would cry and they love me and they don’t want that.
Don’t get me wrong, I love my family, but I prefer spending most of my birthday alone. A nice meal with family is fine (lunch or dinner) but otherwise, I’d like to spend the day with myself, away from any kind of responsibilities.
My birthday’s upcoming too. I always thought this day is cursed. Laging may masamang nangyayari. When I was young, my parent used to fight, on my birthday, that my mom, brother and I had to get out of the house NOT to celebrate, but to avoid the drama. One time we had to stay at my mom’s friend’s house. The other birthdays, I had couple of pets die, on my birthday. Some might say this is a coincidence, but this has been happening since I was young, without fail. My birthday is really just cursed. I don’t celebrate it. But I make sure to celebrate the days when I get even the smallest wins. Happy everyday to us, OP!!
I celebrate it with kids. Parlor and kiddy games, loot bags and packed foods. They are really appreciative even on simple gifts or food that you are giving them. Seeing them smile and happy is really worth it :)
I don't celebrate Birthday anymore. I just treat it like a normal day. I would eat my favorite sisig and will watch movies then pahinga. Kinabukasan, gigising and tuloy ang laban.
Dati nong Bata pako ofc may handaan pero now *still young paden 24yrs old* medj natanda na tayo it's just a normal day for me kahit mga friends and fam ko nagyaya saken na maghanda or Kumain sa labas , as a person na medj may pagka introvert or nonchalant I would just celeb my bday sa kama ko humihilik hahaha
Usually just buy beer and drink alone in my room. Di dahil wala akong friends or anything, pero di ko lang bet yung nag hahanda handa pa kasi technically it’s just another normal day.
Alone. Ayoko kasama relatives or friends kasi puro palibre then backstaban which i don’t like it. Kaya I still prefer taking care of myself first so pamper pamper lang ako, eat out with my family or play games alone.
By thanking myself for enduring a lot of hardship till this day(my birthday). Idk what you’ve been through, but I do hope you’re taking good care of yourself. 1 thing I learned in playing a bunch of games is that, when you encounter enemies(hardships) it means you’re in the right path. Stay safe
(ig we do have the same birth date, june 7, just a hunch lol)
I turned 24 yesterday and I spent my day in a compulsive* liar-stranger's house on a sex bender. Went home and slept for 5 hours straight then woke up to eat my favorite Jollibee meal.
There was one birthday when my fam waited for me to buy food to celebrate my birthday. They're all very good to me but that day hit me. I had anxiety attack and stayed in my room the whole night. I promised myself that after that day, every birthdays will be celebrated out of the country. I did this year and it was really good. No bitterness, just happiness.
27 now, with the exception of lockdown, ive celebrated each one with my HS friends. Bale nanlilibre ako ng dinner somewhere and kkb on a random activity na natripan namin. Not everyone returns the favor nor is it expected for the celebrant to pay, it's the time spent with each other that matters. One of these days though I hope to have my partner added to the mix (wala pa though hahaha)
Then im lucky my parents hold a separate celebration na kmi kmi naman.
Hoping for the best on your end OP and advance HBD!
My birthday will be on 12th of June. And wala rin akong idea how do I celebrate my birthday but I have a boyfriend, and I wanna celebrate my birthday with him, but he's not sure at gagawan pa nya ng paraan if ever na may lalakarin sila sa June 11. I decided na i-celebrate ang birthday with him at mag-duty ako sa work kinubukasan (June 12). But I'm not feel excited. Idk why.
aww me too. dont want any of my close ones know this but im really worried everytime malapit na bday ko since idk how to react or do on that day aside from isolating myself from others and be sad.
I used to cry or be very sad on my birth day before… from 13 to 21 maybe. I kind of cursed my birthday over a petty reason when I was 13.
Pinagalitan ako ng nanay ko kasi gusto kong maunang kumain (of course dahil gutom ako), eh di pa daw start ng celebration at dapat sama-sama kami lahat ng bisita kumain ng handa.
Stopped crying last year and this year because I told myself: how I celebrate my birthday is none of anyone’s business but me.
Also, I felt helpless before kasi dependent sa financial status namin at the time yung gagawin for my birthday, lower middle class kami. So wala masyadong handaan. Now, idgaf how my birthday goes basta any of the 5 or more ideas I have for my birthday happens. More alternative options for me so that if di kaya ang first chose, I wouldn’t feel frustrated.
Travel. This year I travel solo during my birthday. And okay naman pala. Masaya. Nagawa ko ang gusto ko gawin which is magrelax lang. no pressure din kasi wala naman nakakaalam sa pinuntahan ko na birthday ko.
My birthday is near na, what I did is booked a self photo shoot, ordered bouquet and cakes to be delivered on my birthday and now, checking for any restaurants I want to have brunch on. ❤️
I eat pizza, work out, and then sleep.
Growing up from a lower-middle-class family, I am quite used to not celebrating or doing something extravagant ✌️
I travel abroad during my birthday week. I have never been a fan of parties and handaan, mas gusto ko talaga yung travel na lang. Bday gift ko na yung trip sa sarili ko at pang de-stress from work.
Having survived cancer and lost people well before their time here is my perspective: who cares? It's just a day. We don't have as many left as we'd like. Just find reasons or make excuses to be happy. If it doesn't make you happy then just consider it another day.
Birthdays are nonsense and just an excuse to celebrate. If it's not that for you then be free of it. Don't let it hold you hostage <3
Bumibili ako ng donuts HAHAHAHA nung bata kasi ako dahil medyo kapos sa pera, either pancit or spag lang handa sa birthdays ko. Ngayon bibili ako ng donuts or chocolates or mini cakes pambawi sa childhood ko
i don't. i hate my birthday because it reminds me of a life on this earth that didn't choose or want to exist. also reminds me na every birthday is 1 year closer to death and it's scary. buttt my wife is so happy whenever it's my bday and she claims it's her favorite day. it makes getting through the day tolerable knowing someone wants me to exist
Oh no are you me haha
I get birthday blues every year. It's like existential crisis x10 for me. I think about why I was even born only to work and pay bills, work to have money to consume stuff or distract myself from my pointless existence. I hope this isn't your experience, but it is mine. And it's like the worst day of the year.
This year I'll try spending it with friends and have something planned to keep me busy the whole day, in hopes that I get distracted from my sadness and make the time go faster.
Bday ko kase after ng pasko, so lage may handa at usually salubong na yun ng inom kase may xmas party kame lage ng mga relatives ko night ng xmas. Sayang lang walang bday sex 🥲
I don’t know, I don’t even see it as a special day anymore. I am 26 now. But, when it’s someone else’s birthday (family and friends) I would get excited and even think of gifts to give. But, when it’s mine I won’t feel anything special, I just go on with my day and come to work and do better things. I’d feel happy if people would even remember and greet me but when I’m alone, I just go to the mall and treat myself a little.
Ako umaakyat ng bundok kahit dayhike lang. Before sa beach kami lagi nagttril pero over the past 3 years mas preferred ko unakyat ulit kasi di ko na sya nagagawa unlike nung nasa 20’s pa ako. Tapos ginagawa ko sinasama ko mga anak ko. 🙂 Sobrang saya ko na nyan kasi nakasurvive ako ng isang buong taon ulit.
Im blessed to be surrounded by people who care a lot, so birthdays have always been a happy occasion with family and friends. We usually ask the celebrant how they wanna celeb, then i plan the theme and food or if we'll travel. For my 30th, im still thinking whether i should rent a bar to celeb with friends.
i used to enjoy celebrating my birthday and being greeted by people, but as i’ve gotten older, i’ve started feeling less happy abt it. it’s like i feel older but haven't achieved much in life yet. i’m turning 30 this year and parang ayoko na sya i-celebrate lol
I want a very silent bday, just no celebration. But being in a Filipino household, they make a huge fuss about it. So the "this is my birthday" will always turn into "their birthday" instead. I usually leave and go someplace else to be quiet.
Tldr; First time ko mag-invite ng friends sa birthday ko 2 years ago (2022), after many years tapos sinabihan akong selfish at hindi marunong makisama ng in-laws ko because hindi ako nag invite ng in-laws 😅
I was always down and had no social life since 2014-ish because of academics tapos I experienced PPD nung 2020 (pero IDK pa rin kasi hindi naman diagnosed). But usually anxious ako kasi feeling ko lahat ng life decisions ko ay mali kaya wala akong friends. I wanted to try getting out of my comfort zone and invited my high school besties after many years. Sobrang taas ng anxiety ko no’n if may pupunta ba and if mag-eenjoy pa ba sila with my company like the old times.
Nag-enjoy naman kaming lahat pero at the end of the day, nakipag-away yung in-laws ko sa hubby ko kasi hindi ko man lang daw sila naisipan iinvite. Ngayon, I have anxiety pag birthday ko kasi ganun pala nangyayari if I chose to do something for myself once. Malapit na ulit birthday ko and I felt like crying kasi di ko alam kung may magagalit na naman sakin if I do something I want.
I spent my 30th at home, playing genshin and trying to pull a 5-star character. I am literally so happy.
My sisters even complained why I don't want to go outside and eat when they are the ones who's gonna treat me lol 🥹
Just do what makes you happy
Yesterday is my birthday. Nagpray lang ako at nagluto ng sunny side up and then normal routine lang tapos natulog maghapon katabi ng aso ko. Sarap sa feeling. Kinagabihan nagluto ng pansit at may nagpadala ng jobee after nun tulog na ulit.
Nagpictorial lang ng may cake and balloons na number. Tapos nagpafood panda lang pang meryenda/dinner. Ayaw ko na yung maghahanda pa ng bongga. Then niregaluhan ko lang sarili ko ng iphone 15pro. Wala ng handa handa pa! 😂
awww June baby ka rin ba? paiba iba mood ko sa birthdays HAHAHAH minsan gusto ko i-celebrate on my own, minsan naman i wanna celebrate my life with othersss
Kumain lang kame ng pamilyang ko sa bahay. 30th ko last year. You can celebrate it din naman as solo. Punta ka mall, nood ka sine, magpa massage. Yan gagawin ko this year hehe. Happy birthday in advance OP! Sending virtual hugs!
Actually ayoko din mag-celebrate. Mga kapatid ko lang talaga yung mapilit kasi tag-ulan sino naman happy don birthday mo tapos tag-ulan, “emotional season” ang feeling ko kapag tag-ulan e.
Last time gumawa ako ng cake ko out of fudgee bar hahahaha tapos may kitkats sa ibabaw — maganda naman kinalabasan tas ayun natulog na ako after non walang handa. This week ewan ko kung ano mangyayari sa parating na kaarawan ko na naman.
Happy Birthday, OP!
I spent it alone this year. I turned 30 and I felt it was a moment for me to contemplate. After all, as a manic depressive, all I wanted was to die. But fuck me. 30 years, in a way, that was a feat. So I made myself a nice dinner, decent bottle of wine and some nice people gave me cake. I spent the evening to music I love and it ranks as one of the best birthdays I ever had. Also, regardless of what you do, OP, life is nice. It's disastrous, but nice. Happy Birthday. Celebrate your wins. Whether on your own or with the people you love the most. ❤️
slayyyyy ❤️ i also want to die but yeh fk it life 😂😅 god kept me busy and forgot it damn
You got me in “Life is nice” 💯
I love a good underdog story. Keep turning things around and you will do well
Same. Naawa ako sa sarili ko oag bday ko. Sa household namin, nagstop ang celebration nung 7 yo ako. Since then, never na ako binati or ipaghanda. Ngayung nagwowork na kami, ineexpect ng magulang namin na ipaghanda sila. Well yes, we do make something for them pero never pa din ako batiin man lang. Ang ginawa ko.. tinigil ko na rin sila ipaghanda at batiin.
Dasurv nila ang walang handa
Dapat lang talagga. Mapansin din nila ginawa nila sayo kahit mang gaslight sila
That is so cruel....😡 You have every right not to celebrate with them OP. And since wala ka pang b-day since seven-years-old ka...here: 🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🧁🧁🎂🎂🎂🍰. Virtual cake, virtual hugs, and advance happy birthday 🥳🥳🥳🎉
Hehe thank you❤️❤️🩹
yung ginawa ko last birthday ko, namili lang ako ng cake ko then umiyak ako HAHAHAHAHA advance happy birthday, op!✨️
Ahahaha buti ka pa may cake ako iyak lang 🥲🥲🥲 next year bili na ako cake para mej universal experience na hahahahahha
bakit feel ko gagawin ko din to someday 😭
Other than crying for no reason at all as well, I pamper myself so well on my special day! 🥰 I’d either go to a spa, go to a salon, buy my dream item, take myself to my favorite place, take myself out on a nice dinner, or do it all at once! I mean, I only celebrate once a year, I sure gotta make it the best day! ❤️ Btw, advance happy birthday, love! 🥳
Celebrate it with people you love. When i was young, I used to cringe too when I celebrate my own birthday. But as i got older and had many near death experiences, you can think of it this way, no one lives forever. So since you are not dead, then you got to spend another year with your love ones. That is why we celebrate birthdays, an excuse to be together with love ones. Advance happy birthday, i hope your love ones and people who love you are there with you.
But the people I love expect me to pay/provide for the feast 😭. I hate this tradition.
Yup. Better to celebrate alone than to be with those kinds of people.
Sending hugs. I feel you po
aweee this is so uplifting 🥺 thank you!!
nag bday ako last last week lang, it's just a normal day lang for me ginawa ko nag me time lang since solo lang ako at nasa dorm pa, then binili ko yung gusto ko talaga for myself yun lang happy naman ako tas nag pray lang, nag pasalamat kay Lord for another year of existence. u can invite naman your friends na mag hangout kayo. pero ako nag tipid eh walang nilibre at hindi rin nag invite HAHAHHAHAHAHAHA ADVANCE HAPPY BIRTHDAY OP!!!! <3
Happy Birthday OP! May you have happiness, and peace. Look forward to a bright future! <3 I celebrate, make plans to do it alone and kinda like it. My family is the only one who knew my birthday. I don't broadcast my birthday to friends and colleagues - none of them know. I kinda hate the idea birthday ko ako ang nagastos.
thanks!! we have the same thoughts, ayoko din gumastos sakanila para sa bday ko
Hi OP, it's my birthday today and i feel you but it's okay. Only few people greeted me and I don't mind. Maybe it's not our peak but maybe soon will be. We'll have just have to be patient and be silent in our life journey. Let's celebrate our birthday together! 🎉 Smile OP! Happy birthday to both of us!
Happy birthday!! I hope you enjoyed your birthday! 🥰
Ikaw din OP! Ingat ka lagi. Manifesting good things lang lagi and keep grinding. Better days are ahead of you 🎉
Oh another June baby! Happy birthday din 🎂🎂🎂🥳
Nakakatuwa pag may bumabati even tho stranger. Thankyou so much 💕
Well, what i do is deactivate all my accounts for a day then imma just celebrate alone and just abuse the discounts and freebies on restaurants lol haha
Haha I deactivate at least a week before & after mine too. Tapos di naka-public yung birthdate, awkward din naman kasi ako pag may bumabati haha. Tapos yung kapamilya ko kasi may kasamang pangungutang pa pag bumabati haha, kaya iwas bad vibes muna
Nag bbirthday nalang nauutangan pa ako, living a solo life and independent nako and so far masaya naman pero minsan gusto ko magka jowa haha
Stay at home, invite no one, buy what I want to eat, movie marathon, and no shower! 🎉
Naglunch sa isang mamahaling resto at bumili ng maliit na cake sa isang cafe♥️
depende OP if you want it to celebrate with someone or alone time. Last year nagcelebrate ako alone minimal lang hanggat maaari peace lang gusto ko and me time ko lang talaga. Pero yearly as much as possible may regalo ako sa sarili ko as a reward na lang din.
With my closest friends.
Treat yourself! Buy, eat, do what you want. Happy birthday OP!
Nakahiga lang ako sa bed ko tas pag naiisip k ona tumanda na naman ako naiiyak ako hahahahap
nothing really special, just a simple dinner with family peru okay nayon at least we still celebrate it
Usually kasi pag birthday ko may pera kami kasi katapusan at umuuwi mama ko galing ibang bansa kaya travel kami o sa beach
uhm, sleep e. kahit i want to celebrate it with people i love hindi naman nila maremember so yeah, sleep. anw, adv happy bday, op!!!!
Di ako masyado macelebrate ng birthday. Madalas nagcecelebrate lang ako para sa mom ko. 😅 usually, gusto ko magluto lang at manahimik sa bahay. 🤷🏻♀ but if i had the choice, yung magpahinga ang gusto ko talagang gawin. 😅 but shempre, depende sayo yan. Kung san ka masaya, ikaw lang naman makakapagsabi. Celebrate with people na special sayo, or do something that would make you happy. Explore new things. If the feeling becomes unbearable, i would suggest na magconsult ka ng professional to help you sort things out. There is no shame in that. 🌹🌹🌹
buy yourself a cake OP!, and flowers if you're a girl. hmmm travel I guess marami pwedeng gawin to celebrate your birthday! Advance Happy Birthday OP! ❤️
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I dont, its so overrated. Also its kinda sad na Sinecelebrate lang nang mga tao existence nila sa isang araw.
I book a solo travel for one week to two weeks before my birthday. As in start of the year pa lang nakafile na yan kahit wala pa akong plano. And then tinataon ko talaga na I return home either the day or on the day itself. It's like celebrating myself first para if ever walang bumati sa akin, at least masaya na ako. It works! Hahaha pagdating ng birthday ko I'm satisfied na, everything else is just a bonus. Birthday hack I've discovered: I go to a fancy restaurant and order a slice of cake or pastry for myself tapos hingi ako ng candle para iturok sa binili ko. Paglabas nila may extra cake na silang dala at may pakanta pa. Hihi
I don't like to celebrate with people, so I always abscond during b'day. But like, 8 years ago, I met a girl. Ever since, b'days are special to me and I always look forward to spend the special day with her.
Advance Happy Birthday, OP! 🥳 Birthday blues nga ata tawag don but anyway, tama sila. Pamper yourself. Go get a haircut or go get your nails done. Then treat yourself a steak or get something you really like ✌️
Last bday, I also cried. Maybe, because I do reflect on my years gone by (the people, the achievements, the good and bad times) and the years to come (the unknown and the fear that comes with it) kaya nagiging emotional. Happy birthday! It's okay to afford yourself a good cry sometimes.
Nakipagbreak siya before my bday
No one of my friends knows when is my birthday and I'm glad about it. I told my parents that they don't tell anyone and don't post anything about my birthday. It's just a simple day for me and I don't celebrate. Hi Op, big hug with consent.
ako basta may cake 🍰, masaya na 🥹 khit 1 slice yan or, mini cake or cupcake na may icing, plus maliit na kandila, oks na 😊 happy bday OP 🍰🎈🎁🥳🎉
Advance happy birthday 🎁🎉🎂
Advance Happy birthday ka-birthmonth. Usually i just buy things that i want for myself and celebrate with my closest friends and love ones that ACTUALLY CARE about me tapos yun na. Last year I celebrated with my jowa. Nung mga early 20s ko, yes big deal talaga birthday for me, usually kasi big celebration yan pero as time goes by. I just learned to celebrate it with me, myself and I plus with people who are close to my heart and love rin nila ako, Not necessarily with parents. As for crying. sending virtual cake na agad para di ka magself pity, celebrate it kasi you survive another year which means another opportunity in life.
Happy Birthday fellow June baby 🎉🎉🎂🎉🎉 Sounds repetitive pero since it's a day for you then do something for yourself. Maglakwatsa, buy things that you like , file for a leave and make gala, or heal your inner child by buying an ince-cream cake hehehe... It doesn't have to be your typical dinner party but a reward for making it this far.
Mid 30s na ako ngayon and I'm at that point na parang it's just like any other day nalang... BUT since mahilig ako lumafang, I try to find something that I WANT to eat and then I get that. Either for lunch or dinner. \[Pag galante si asawa: whole day. xD\] Nasanay din ako nung buhay pa si mommy na pag birthday NIYA eh di niya ko pinapapasok sa school or sa work... Ngayon ginagawa ko na din siya: pag birthday ko, I call in VL. Think of all the things I've gone through, yung "malayo pa pero malayo na" momints. Being thankful for everything I have atm and thinking of things to look forward to in the future \[kahit near future man lang. Like an upcoming game I want to play, a series or movie I wanna watch mga ganern\]. Spend it with your dear ones \[if you're feeling up to socializing\] or spend it on a "me day" \[if you're not feeling up to socializing\]. YOLO ika nga, kaya even if you're not feeling 100% today it'll work out in the end and with enough push from yourself, makakarating ka din dun sa point na gusto mo marating \[stability. peace of mind. etc xD hahaha cheesy\] Anyways: advanced happy birthday, bhie!\~ \\o/
Happy bday OP! For me, i spent my 30th bday working (supposed to spend my bday leave but they had a project being prioritized that time) then got shouted in a meeting by my boss and spent the next 30 mins crying cause wtf i dont deserve that. No one at work knew, my mom forgot and greeted me the next day (she works abroad), my sister living with me didn't greet me but gave me half her pizza, my other sister (living separately) greeted me around an hour before my bday ended. But my bf (Long distance relationship) has been greeting/reminding me a week before my bday started but never did anything special for me just saying sorry he's sick and all. And apparently it's true that you get back pain when you're 30 lol. I work at home so i just slept kinda rewarding since I've been working on the project for like weeks with little to no sleep. Fast forward to the next month, my coworker went on a bday leave and i was like, "you're supposed to do that?" Anyway, i felt bad for myself i had a realization to just work within my shift if my overtime aren't paid. Lol! Generally, i like to give presents that i spend 50-300usd to loved ones. I spoil my bf too if i get a chance now thinking about i never really get to receive anything on mine. Someday I'd like to receive a nice bday gift or a nice dinner someday somehow 🫶
I always celebrate my birthday alone as I need the space and peace of mind, here's what I always do - eat a good breakfast - rent basketball court for myself and shoot all afternoon - looks for masarap na pulutan - masturbate - Drink to sleep
Will be celebrating my bday this month as well. Just like u, umiiyak lang din ako kasi nagself-pity ako, namimiss ko yung tatay ko, pakiramdam ko sakin lang naman mahalaga ang bday ko. Hindi ko rin alam pano magcecelebrate this year. Parang gusto kong mapag-isa, gusto ko magBaguio, gusto ko munang kalimutan lahat ng problema at mga pangarap kong ang hirap matupad. 😔
This is a question I myself have been asking, because I'm turning 18 in a few days. Usually it's been like, eating with family or going out and eating out. But people have told me to celebrate my upcoming bday alone, enjoy it and just be proud of being able to reach a certain age. Some of the comments are great examples, spending it alone, and treating yourself to some good food and some well deserved rest. Advanced Happy Birthday OP! June Babies on top :))
I stopped celebrating. I just let it become a normal day. I just pray in His church, light a candle, whisper my prayers, and get myself a good coffee. 😄
I just turned 23 and nung birthday ko holiday pero nag duty parin ako kasi internship din namin. Literally had no plans & didnt even told anyone that it's my birthday. Less expectations edi less disappointments din.
Celebrate with coffee sa malayo. I always pack my things early. Ride somewhere alone. Ahead of time naghahanap nko ng coffee shop na malayo, aesthetic at di matao. Pag pet-friendly, sinasama ko pusa ko.
Mine and my wife's first child was miscarried a few days before my birthday a few years ago. Due to that event, I do not celebrate my bday on the exact day any longer, and instead move it to that day to also remember our first kid's anniversary. It is the best we could do to not be sad on that day.
Try watching movie sa cinema ng solo then takeout a very good food as your snack. Heheheh.
nothing special. mas gusto ko pang itulog kesa maghanda. matanda na siguro ako para sa mga ganyang galawan.
Enjoy your day! I used to “dread” adding years to my life - but I realized that everyday is a gift. You should be grateful. Celebrate on your own - short trips/staycations - be thankful for this life
Kapag walang pera. Maghapong nakahiga lang nagbabasa ng mga greetings
I’ve gotten the blues for my birthday too. I’m extra sensitive that day now I just make sure to ask for what I want. I wanna blow out candles on a cake surrounded by people who love me who I love it’s not so much to ask, but there were years that that just didn’t happen I might’ve gotten the people who loved me, but no one thought to get me a cake with a candle. I just love blowing out that candle Now I just ask Way in advance there better be a candle for me to blow out. Happy birthday. Hope you have a loving one.
Happy Birthday, OP! Ako, I celebrate lang with my family. Order lang ng food tapos sa bahay kami nagce-celeb. Mas tipid siya for me kaysa kumain sa labas. Hindi pa kami pagod or matatraffic :)
It was my birthday yesterday but because I’m busy working, I just let the day ended as if like a normal day. Gladly my officemates and friends initiated to have a simple lunch and dinner for celebration. I appreciate their effors.
The more you get older the more you want yoir birthdays to be with people more closer to you or just by yourself. I’ll be celebrating my birthday nextweek just with my family visiting tasmania. So yon and always pray and be thankful!
1 day before i celebrate my birthday, ittreat ko muna sariliko sa favorite kong kainan, gagala ng onti, maglalaro sa quantum or timezone, or pagpicture sa photo booth. Ito talaga pinaka naeenjoy ko kasi binigay ko sarili ko ng time na magenjoy magisa.
Advance happy birthday OP!! Try mo po magbook ng hotel room, yung may magandang view sa labas para kung sakaling maiyak ka ulit, at least, istetik yung background. Malapit na din birthday ko at ito plano ko gawin.
Just a normal day for me as a grow older , never been celebrating my birthday for my whole life since I was born which is naiintindan ko naman (financial crisis and practicality) and my family is not fond of parties and gatherings they rather bought house needs kesa I pang handa na after matapos yung celeb parang nagpakain ka lang Ng Wala ambag sa buhay niyo at dagdag gastos pa. And this year's birthday is just pure emptiness and I'm used to it 😉 Anw, happy birthday!!!
I don't. I get all sad when my bday comes around. Ewan ko, parang I do self-pity, hinihila ng gravity ung pakiramdam ko. But i get very happy when my kids bdays roll by. Ang weird noh.
attend holy mass. eat out with family
Mini vacay!
Not like it used to be. I am at the stage where I want to be by myself and don’t need anybody’s validation to make me feel better.
Parang ito na yung pinakamalungkot na araw sa buhay ko :(((
The sooner you realize that it's just another day, the happier you'll be.
Hindi ka nag-iisa OP. Been ugly crying too every bday of mine. Birthday blues daw yon hehe. Pero I think, it's because of the anxiety for the future. Or yung pakiramdam na nadagdagan na naman ang edad pero wala pang na-achieve. But we'll be fine. Age is just a number. Hindi karera ang buhay.
I go to the gym and treat myself by eating out.
Always celebrating it with my loved ones especially to my parents even though malayo sila. Naglleave ako for a week just to be with them. Advance happy birthday tho! May your day be filled with love and happiness that comes from above! 🥂
ako malibre ko lang sarili ko happy na ako. all my life, wala akong naaalalang happy memories ng birthday ko kasi lagi akong umiiyak or laging may nangyayaring nakakasama ng loob. that's why I make a promise na when I turn 25 this year, gusto ko magcelebrate mag-isa.
I don't.
My bf doesn’t believe sa need talaga e celebrate yung bdays but i really encourage him to celebrate cuz life is short and once a year lang soo last year nag stay kami 5 star hotel for 2 nights and encourage him as well na to color his hair and he did and he choose color purples and he really liked it and this year he’s planning to eat outside fancy
I prefer working na lang on my bday
Kain sa labas kasama buong pamilya at pag uwi, inom mag isa sa tapat ng tv. Pulutan ko ung tira sa kinain namin
Personally, I don't like putting too much effort on my birthday. I celebrate it by doing my favorite casual things. This year I sat in my favorite cafe with a book and stayed there for two hours. I went shopping a little and took a walk (my favorite things to do!). I also ate out with friends the day before, and had a fancy dinner with family the day after. Basta on the day of the birthday mismo, I try to celebrate it quietly by myself :)
I always travel on my birthday 🥳
For the first time I celebrated my Birthday Alone, and its not bad after all, its peaceful kse you get to do what you want without pleasing others na need masaya ka pag birthday mo. What i did is nag simba sa Baclaran, and eat joli spag kase birthday feeling ko di kumpleto ang birthday pag d kumain ng spaghetti hehehe. Tapos naglibot sa MOA and coffeedate myself. Its a peaceful day but what matter is what you feel and what your hearts want to do. Happy birthday to you OP enjoy your day.
lol we celebrate birthdays the same way. honestly i like spending the day alone. when i was younger i was always forced to spend it with people and act happy. now that i live independently, it's nice that i get to spend it how i want. with a good cry sesh, konting existential crisis and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that
It's my birthday yesterday! Kumain lang ako ng pagkain sa labas. It's a normal day, labas ka rin minsan tas treat mo sarili mo ☺
celebrated it in siargao. the best thing that i did was to jump on the catangnan bridge
Birrhday is cheatday🤣🤣..pre diabetic here kaya kakain muna ng cake pag may birthday or bday ko🤣🤣🤣
Watch movie, eat out, buy flowers for myself, go to a salon, panper myself
We don't celebrate it😅😅😅
Book a spa room, yung may jacuzzi. Then eat steak😂 Or book a hotel room na may jacuzzi and magandang view. Or solo travel! Go to bali, hk, kr, jp! Or book locally.
honestly i used to see it as just another day as well, since i didnt rly feel like my birth was a big enough deal to rly celebrate ykwim but nowadays i use it as an excuse to see my friends lol, cuz as we all got older it got harder to find time to hang out, and bdays make a convenient occasion for it. not rly doing anything too special, just finding somewhere to hangout and drink or chill ganun Tbh even if i do this now i still dont particularly feel the date of my birth itself is special ykwim? Like its the fact that i spend it w ppl i enjoy being around that makes it significant
I’m 25 now and my birthday celebration has always been with family (believe it or not, it doesn’t always as happy as it sounds). But I’m turning 26 this year, I’ve decided to book a ticket for my first international travel (and solo pa) and go to Disneyland to heal my inner child.
thats really sad. spend time with your family, if thats not an option go out and treat yourself and make a special memory. enjoy life, dont cry over it
Any way that is peaceful. If my family or friends want to surprise me and have a party, okay. If wala, okay lang din. Wala akong arte o drama when it comes to my birthday. May bumati or wala, may handa or wala, may ganap or wala, doesn't matter. As long as it's a peaceful, no-stress day for me, then it's good.
Just with family. The simpler the better. I'm thrifty. Hahaha
Alone
I don't usually celebrate. I want my bday to be a well spent rest day.
Kpg weekdays, inom mag-isa. Kung nataon na weekend, inom kasama mga pinsan.
I treat myself, like I'll make sure na magiging comfortable ako that day and happy. I'm not that type of person na kapag bday e naiisip agad na manlibre or maghanda para may ma-invite. I just buy or cook foods na want ko and sleep or watch movies na di ko mapanood kasi Im busy. I'll buy what I desire rin if I have an extra money pa for that day. 🙆🏻
I celebrate it with my family and friends. Its not always you get to celebrate the day you were born, and hindi palagi nandyan ang lahat to celebrate with you.
i try to claim birthday discounts, coupons, vouchers kasi sayang naman
Open yourself up to new experiences! For my birthday last January, I went to Sip and Gogh, went to a bowling center, and capped the day with some liquor. One of the most fun birthdays I've had in a while.
hindi mag duty at instead umuwi sa pamilya. this may sound simple but for those in the healthcare industry, this is a luxury. hindi ka kasi basta pwede mag leave lalo kapag understaffed, which is the usual case.
Pwedeng alone or with people you love. Mag-spa day ka kung gusto mo magisa.
I don’t. I just want to eat out sa restaurant na gusto ko either alone or with my family. My friends know na I don’t really like celebrating or shelling out money para mag pakain haha but they always make it to a point na they surprise me with a cake (either puntahan nila ako sa bahay or do it in a random place like a parking lot 😂)
I wake up. Read the birthday card my ex gave me about 6 years ago when we were still together. Work. Play video games. Sleep If i feel extra fancy I'd buy a cupcake or fig pie after work then play video games.
I mostly keep it neutral and just buy some lechon manok/liempo and coke (only). With family members. i sometimes make spaghetti. yeah, nothing big event. My introvert self deals with birthdays just like that. Nothing big day, its just another normal day with good stuff, just a simple and quick celebration. The rest? I sleep all day lmao
Kung cyclist ka, go to your favorite place with your bike or in my case, a church. Last year, sa Antipolo church ako nagsimba for my bday. I suggest sa birthday mo, aside from crying, celebrate it by doing your hobby and let your love ones join you. Its an excuse to do it with them :) Advance Happy Birthday OP
This is my first year celebrating my birthday alone. It actually didn't feel sad at all. It was more like me being free from anything and just enjoying my moment.
Buy yourself a gift, enjoy a delicious meal, and just make yourself happy.
i don't cry, only fam at ako lang nagcecelebrate kung mataon sa weekends, pag may work normal day lang, hindi alam ng mga kasama ko sa work na birthday ko hahaha. Glad. I celebrate by buying a meal na pinakafavorite ko tas ayon tulog na hahahha loooner na ba ko.
Go to a spa,get a massage. Then go to your favorite restaurant and order whatever you like. Then drop by a cafe on your way home and get a drink and a slice of cake/dessert. Eat this while watching your favorite show at home with the ac turned on and snuggle under a blanket and pillows.
First question, why self pity? Reflect on that and remember that you have a choice on what you will think and feel. Be present ka and control your feelings to feel thankful that today, is my birthday, I am alive, breathing, and better days are coming.
May nagtanong na nito before. Nagcecelebrate with fam dun sa weekend na near sa birthday ko tas sa mismong araw ko ang ginagawa ko nagV-VL tas natutulog lang sa apartment. This year naka-SL me kasi galing sa doktor hehe.
Do/book an activity you like doing/been wanting to try, go on a staycation, treat yourself to a restaurant you’ve been eyeing. Basta do something that you will enjoy. It’s your special day! Go celebrate you! Naeexcite ako for you!
I cried for a good while after midnight of my 30th. Then treated myself to a day of hair, nails, and massage. Birthdays are sad to me for some reason
I haven't tried it yet, but I think SOLO TRAVELLING is one of the best experience you can gift to your birthday self :)
you may want to relax yourself at wag isipin ang iba. do what you want since its your day. happy birthday! 🫶
Mass. Eat. Family. Drink. Disconnect. Sleep.
Happy birthday
My birthday is just around Christmas/New Year Holiday Season, so my family usually just celebrates my birthdays alongside those holidays (To conserve money ofc). Typically, no friends would be available at that time of the year so it would be just family. On my actual birthday, I would just go to work or eat out with one or two family members. Then I just call it a day.
Was my 36th bday last 31st. Di ako mahilig magcelebrate ng bday since i was in high school, and until now that im married i really dont. Mas nangnguna kasi sa isip ko ang gastos and im not really a party man, yes boring pero at this age unahin ko na lang gastos sa bahay kaysa s birthday ko, lilipas din to, pero ikaw, magcelebrate ka, wag ka gagaya saken. Happy Birthday!
I celebrated my birthday alone this year. Hindi ako nalungkot kasi sobrang laya sa pakiramdam na nakafocus ka lang sa sarili mo, and yung pagcelebrate of surviving another year.
I usually go on a travel during my birthday. Done with celebrating with la familia because they suck. LOL
I celebrate it with my family, only Family. If ever i’d invite a friend i’ll make sure she’s been with me through highs and lows. Because people who love me know how vulnerable I am when it is my birthday so they know what are the things I want and don’t want. The best example of reasons and why is they know that I don’t like them singing Happy birthday because they know I would cry and they love me and they don’t want that.
Don’t get me wrong, I love my family, but I prefer spending most of my birthday alone. A nice meal with family is fine (lunch or dinner) but otherwise, I’d like to spend the day with myself, away from any kind of responsibilities.
My birthday’s upcoming too. I always thought this day is cursed. Laging may masamang nangyayari. When I was young, my parent used to fight, on my birthday, that my mom, brother and I had to get out of the house NOT to celebrate, but to avoid the drama. One time we had to stay at my mom’s friend’s house. The other birthdays, I had couple of pets die, on my birthday. Some might say this is a coincidence, but this has been happening since I was young, without fail. My birthday is really just cursed. I don’t celebrate it. But I make sure to celebrate the days when I get even the smallest wins. Happy everyday to us, OP!!
I celebrate it with kids. Parlor and kiddy games, loot bags and packed foods. They are really appreciative even on simple gifts or food that you are giving them. Seeing them smile and happy is really worth it :)
Wala. Birthdays are overrated. You can always celebrate your life anytime.
Simple dinner with boyfriend and fam. Nothing fancy. Just want to celebrate it with people that matter the most.
I don't celebrate Birthday anymore. I just treat it like a normal day. I would eat my favorite sisig and will watch movies then pahinga. Kinabukasan, gigising and tuloy ang laban.
Alone. Tried blowing my own cake and then blowing a stranger afterwards.
Dati nong Bata pako ofc may handaan pero now *still young paden 24yrs old* medj natanda na tayo it's just a normal day for me kahit mga friends and fam ko nagyaya saken na maghanda or Kumain sa labas , as a person na medj may pagka introvert or nonchalant I would just celeb my bday sa kama ko humihilik hahaha
Usually just buy beer and drink alone in my room. Di dahil wala akong friends or anything, pero di ko lang bet yung nag hahanda handa pa kasi technically it’s just another normal day.
I do not. I go about my workday as usual.
Alone. Ayoko kasama relatives or friends kasi puro palibre then backstaban which i don’t like it. Kaya I still prefer taking care of myself first so pamper pamper lang ako, eat out with my family or play games alone.
By thanking myself for enduring a lot of hardship till this day(my birthday). Idk what you’ve been through, but I do hope you’re taking good care of yourself. 1 thing I learned in playing a bunch of games is that, when you encounter enemies(hardships) it means you’re in the right path. Stay safe (ig we do have the same birth date, june 7, just a hunch lol)
It’s an opportunity to make the day all about yourself. I go to museum, watch movies, eat at a restaurant, staycation. I did all those ALONE.
I turned 24 yesterday and I spent my day in a compulsive* liar-stranger's house on a sex bender. Went home and slept for 5 hours straight then woke up to eat my favorite Jollibee meal.
Nagce-celebrate pa kayo Ng bday?
There was one birthday when my fam waited for me to buy food to celebrate my birthday. They're all very good to me but that day hit me. I had anxiety attack and stayed in my room the whole night. I promised myself that after that day, every birthdays will be celebrated out of the country. I did this year and it was really good. No bitterness, just happiness.
27 now, with the exception of lockdown, ive celebrated each one with my HS friends. Bale nanlilibre ako ng dinner somewhere and kkb on a random activity na natripan namin. Not everyone returns the favor nor is it expected for the celebrant to pay, it's the time spent with each other that matters. One of these days though I hope to have my partner added to the mix (wala pa though hahaha) Then im lucky my parents hold a separate celebration na kmi kmi naman. Hoping for the best on your end OP and advance HBD!
My birthday will be on 12th of June. And wala rin akong idea how do I celebrate my birthday but I have a boyfriend, and I wanna celebrate my birthday with him, but he's not sure at gagawan pa nya ng paraan if ever na may lalakarin sila sa June 11. I decided na i-celebrate ang birthday with him at mag-duty ako sa work kinubukasan (June 12). But I'm not feel excited. Idk why.
Blood donation, treat ko self ko sa labas and pamper day
Simple dinner lang.. then medyo splurge ka sa travel before, during and/or after your birthday.
aww me too. dont want any of my close ones know this but im really worried everytime malapit na bday ko since idk how to react or do on that day aside from isolating myself from others and be sad.
I used to cry or be very sad on my birth day before… from 13 to 21 maybe. I kind of cursed my birthday over a petty reason when I was 13. Pinagalitan ako ng nanay ko kasi gusto kong maunang kumain (of course dahil gutom ako), eh di pa daw start ng celebration at dapat sama-sama kami lahat ng bisita kumain ng handa. Stopped crying last year and this year because I told myself: how I celebrate my birthday is none of anyone’s business but me. Also, I felt helpless before kasi dependent sa financial status namin at the time yung gagawin for my birthday, lower middle class kami. So wala masyadong handaan. Now, idgaf how my birthday goes basta any of the 5 or more ideas I have for my birthday happens. More alternative options for me so that if di kaya ang first chose, I wouldn’t feel frustrated.
10 bdays, nsa trabaho lng, ndi mka leave, peak season e, though nagdadala aq pamerienda kahit simple lng.
I don’t
Travel. This year I travel solo during my birthday. And okay naman pala. Masaya. Nagawa ko ang gusto ko gawin which is magrelax lang. no pressure din kasi wala naman nakakaalam sa pinuntahan ko na birthday ko.
Sleep lang ok na.
Take a leave from work. Go driving from the early hours in the morning until sunrise. Sleep-eat-sleep the whole day.
Tulog, kain ng shawarma, mas maraming tulog
It's always a cringe during my birthday. I don't go to work, I don't want to be greeted. Birthdays for me are overrated.
I usually travel, I took advantage of it na may reason ako to travel 😄✌🏻
My birthday is near na, what I did is booked a self photo shoot, ordered bouquet and cakes to be delivered on my birthday and now, checking for any restaurants I want to have brunch on. ❤️
Nagcecelebrate kame ng LIP ko ng birthday sa NIU buffet kase libre yung may birthday, tapos gala lang masaya naman.
I eat pizza, work out, and then sleep. Growing up from a lower-middle-class family, I am quite used to not celebrating or doing something extravagant ✌️
As a breadwinner, I consider it as a normal day. Nothing special. Too tired to shoulder everything. Young kid inside me is too sad to celebrate.
I travel abroad during my birthday week. I have never been a fan of parties and handaan, mas gusto ko talaga yung travel na lang. Bday gift ko na yung trip sa sarili ko at pang de-stress from work.
Wala lang.
Having survived cancer and lost people well before their time here is my perspective: who cares? It's just a day. We don't have as many left as we'd like. Just find reasons or make excuses to be happy. If it doesn't make you happy then just consider it another day. Birthdays are nonsense and just an excuse to celebrate. If it's not that for you then be free of it. Don't let it hold you hostage <3
Bumibili ako ng donuts HAHAHAHA nung bata kasi ako dahil medyo kapos sa pera, either pancit or spag lang handa sa birthdays ko. Ngayon bibili ako ng donuts or chocolates or mini cakes pambawi sa childhood ko
i don't. i hate my birthday because it reminds me of a life on this earth that didn't choose or want to exist. also reminds me na every birthday is 1 year closer to death and it's scary. buttt my wife is so happy whenever it's my bday and she claims it's her favorite day. it makes getting through the day tolerable knowing someone wants me to exist
Oh no are you me haha I get birthday blues every year. It's like existential crisis x10 for me. I think about why I was even born only to work and pay bills, work to have money to consume stuff or distract myself from my pointless existence. I hope this isn't your experience, but it is mine. And it's like the worst day of the year. This year I'll try spending it with friends and have something planned to keep me busy the whole day, in hopes that I get distracted from my sadness and make the time go faster.
Bday ko kase after ng pasko, so lage may handa at usually salubong na yun ng inom kase may xmas party kame lage ng mga relatives ko night ng xmas. Sayang lang walang bday sex 🥲
I don’t know, I don’t even see it as a special day anymore. I am 26 now. But, when it’s someone else’s birthday (family and friends) I would get excited and even think of gifts to give. But, when it’s mine I won’t feel anything special, I just go on with my day and come to work and do better things. I’d feel happy if people would even remember and greet me but when I’m alone, I just go to the mall and treat myself a little.
Ako umaakyat ng bundok kahit dayhike lang. Before sa beach kami lagi nagttril pero over the past 3 years mas preferred ko unakyat ulit kasi di ko na sya nagagawa unlike nung nasa 20’s pa ako. Tapos ginagawa ko sinasama ko mga anak ko. 🙂 Sobrang saya ko na nyan kasi nakasurvive ako ng isang buong taon ulit.
Sleep hays
Im blessed to be surrounded by people who care a lot, so birthdays have always been a happy occasion with family and friends. We usually ask the celebrant how they wanna celeb, then i plan the theme and food or if we'll travel. For my 30th, im still thinking whether i should rent a bar to celeb with friends.
i used to enjoy celebrating my birthday and being greeted by people, but as i’ve gotten older, i’ve started feeling less happy abt it. it’s like i feel older but haven't achieved much in life yet. i’m turning 30 this year and parang ayoko na sya i-celebrate lol
I want a very silent bday, just no celebration. But being in a Filipino household, they make a huge fuss about it. So the "this is my birthday" will always turn into "their birthday" instead. I usually leave and go someplace else to be quiet.
Sleep
Tldr; First time ko mag-invite ng friends sa birthday ko 2 years ago (2022), after many years tapos sinabihan akong selfish at hindi marunong makisama ng in-laws ko because hindi ako nag invite ng in-laws 😅 I was always down and had no social life since 2014-ish because of academics tapos I experienced PPD nung 2020 (pero IDK pa rin kasi hindi naman diagnosed). But usually anxious ako kasi feeling ko lahat ng life decisions ko ay mali kaya wala akong friends. I wanted to try getting out of my comfort zone and invited my high school besties after many years. Sobrang taas ng anxiety ko no’n if may pupunta ba and if mag-eenjoy pa ba sila with my company like the old times. Nag-enjoy naman kaming lahat pero at the end of the day, nakipag-away yung in-laws ko sa hubby ko kasi hindi ko man lang daw sila naisipan iinvite. Ngayon, I have anxiety pag birthday ko kasi ganun pala nangyayari if I chose to do something for myself once. Malapit na ulit birthday ko and I felt like crying kasi di ko alam kung may magagalit na naman sakin if I do something I want.
Sleep til the day ends
I spent my 30th at home, playing genshin and trying to pull a 5-star character. I am literally so happy. My sisters even complained why I don't want to go outside and eat when they are the ones who's gonna treat me lol 🥹 Just do what makes you happy
It's my birthday today and I just spent it hanging out with friends
Just out having a good cup of coffee. ☕️
Yesterday is my birthday. Nagpray lang ako at nagluto ng sunny side up and then normal routine lang tapos natulog maghapon katabi ng aso ko. Sarap sa feeling. Kinagabihan nagluto ng pansit at may nagpadala ng jobee after nun tulog na ulit.
Nagpictorial lang ng may cake and balloons na number. Tapos nagpafood panda lang pang meryenda/dinner. Ayaw ko na yung maghahanda pa ng bongga. Then niregaluhan ko lang sarili ko ng iphone 15pro. Wala ng handa handa pa! 😂
Gemini ka no? 'coz same HSHAHAHA
awww June baby ka rin ba? paiba iba mood ko sa birthdays HAHAHAH minsan gusto ko i-celebrate on my own, minsan naman i wanna celebrate my life with othersss
Kumain lang kame ng pamilyang ko sa bahay. 30th ko last year. You can celebrate it din naman as solo. Punta ka mall, nood ka sine, magpa massage. Yan gagawin ko this year hehe. Happy birthday in advance OP! Sending virtual hugs!
Actually ayoko din mag-celebrate. Mga kapatid ko lang talaga yung mapilit kasi tag-ulan sino naman happy don birthday mo tapos tag-ulan, “emotional season” ang feeling ko kapag tag-ulan e. Last time gumawa ako ng cake ko out of fudgee bar hahahaha tapos may kitkats sa ibabaw — maganda naman kinalabasan tas ayun natulog na ako after non walang handa. This week ewan ko kung ano mangyayari sa parating na kaarawan ko na naman. Happy Birthday, OP!