A Simple Rule Since I was 12

--by peay_lewis, posted Feb 13, 2008

Since I was 12, I've had a simple rule -- remember birthdays! So, if I know a person's name, I consider it my duty to remember the person's birthday (family, friend and otherwise).

One characteristic EVERY human being has is the need to feel special, significant and appreciated, and what better way and time to make a friend, neighbor, client, co-worker, your child's teacher, or even the cashier at your neighborhood grocery store feel special than by simply remembering their birthday each year.

Talk about putting an instant smile on that person's face, if only but once a year. It brightens their day and it brings so much personal joy to me each time I do it. And because I know so many people, I'm pretty much telling someone happy birthday every month of the year. I'm now 30-something, so I guess you could call me the "Happy B-Day Diva"!

And here's a tip -- if you cannot remember the exact date a person arrived on this earth, no worries, just try to remember the month they were born. Then say, "Hey Ashley, isn't your birthday around this time of year...?" And Voila! Instant joy, Instant karma!

Have a Happy Birthday to ALL of You!

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Posted by peay_lewis
Feb 13, 2008
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Readers Comments

bhappy wrote: B-Day Diva!!! Yes we all need to feel special and a happy birthday makes you feel just that. Happy Belated B-Day to you. Becki B-Day August 17...

JuneBug wrote: I remember as a child I would get a b-day card every year from my eye doctor's office and my grandmother before she had to cut back due to finances. Things things are important to people...That's something else I need to work on...Thanks!

lOVEBUG wrote: I am the one who sends out the birthday cards.Its not that I remember, I write them on my calendar, by the end of the year, I thank God I had a calendar.

brighteyes wrote: ANOTHER KINDRED SOUL...I TOO REMEMBER OTHERS BIRTHDAYS AND TRY TO SEND OUT A CARD...LOVE YOUR TITLE B-DAY DIVA...MINE'S SNAIL MAIL QUEEN- DUBBED BY A FRIEND...GOT TO AGREE EVERYONE NEEDS A SPECIAL DAY AND O BE REMEMBERED! SMILES ;)

keepsmiling wrote: Hiii..Thats really great..I had written a similar story fortnight ago..Birthdays brings smiles :) I never forget any bdays

wcladymacbeth wrote: That's awesome.. it always makes me feel so good when people remember my birthday. I try to remember birthdays too but I would probably benefit from a birthday calendar with everyone's birthday on it.

EePee wrote: THANKS so much for sharing!
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cindy wrote: YOU HAVE INSPIRED ME TO START KEEPING A RECORD OF ALL MY FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS B-DAYS. THANK YOU!!!!1

kate wrote: I shared a secret with a coworker of mine a few years ago, that I had a baby 30-plus years ago and gave him up for adoption but that I still celebrated his birthday in some way. She herself was adopted so this had special meaning for her, I believe. But my point is, a few months after I told her this, she left a card on my desk remembering - it was the day of my son's birthday, and she made a point of remembering it, too. It meant a lot.

myfbil wrote: I have a book that I created on my computer and print out the first of the year after I update it. It lists the birthdays of everyone I know. As I send (or give) each a card, I make a checkmark by their name. If you do this, count how many smiles you've brought at the end of the year with very little effort! I'm glad I have a kindred spirit in the card-giving world! :)

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