remember people's birthdays

it’s barely the 4th of the month and there have already been 3 birthdays… i rememberd two of them… that has to count for something right?

first one came on the 2nd.. totally remember to send a message… may have been the first… cuz it was 12:30 in the morning. ;)

then i remembered my sister’s birthday yesterday… easy enough… but, my friend from back in the day ;) has the same birthday and i totally blanked. next year…. :/

I’ve abandoned all other methods and went with Plaxo (the address/birthday program). It’s something I already use and the birthday feature alerts me well before the birthdays so I can get out the cards, gift or phone call in enough time to not feel like a clod. If you don’t check your e-mail often though, this approach isn’t for you.

I don’t think I’m ever going to be able to do this. People are used to it by now at least, and aren’t mad when their card is inevitably belated.

We hope you have a great day

I’ve purchased a fab birthday book, sent emails to all my friends asking them to remind me (again…) of when their birthdays are and written them into the book. The first one from now is coming up in mid October so I will get myself organised to send them a card.

So…although I haven’t actually remembered anyone’s birthday yet, I’m saying this is done because I have faith in myself that I will now that I’m all organised.

Phew!

Today I bought a very cool birthday book. I know it is soooooo last year recording things in books, but I loved it and I like carrying it around with me, so, so be it. I emailed all my friends and asked them when their birthday is. So I guess the next step is referring to the book and making an effort on their birthday. Once I have done this for the next three birthdays that are coming up, I think I will tick this one off and make a promise with myself that I will continue doing it.

I remembered to buy a card for CH in work.

I’ve truly changed my ways and have made a sincere effort to remember people’s birthdays. Putting it on a calendar and setting the reminder a day or 2 in advance on my phone helps! I will re-open the goal if I feel it slipping but calling it done for now!

I’d been doing so good! Then yesterday I forgot the bday of BOTH friend’s named Will. I called one day late and sang Happy Belated Birthday into both their voicemails.

Otherwise I’m improving on this goal. It’s part of my consciousness now where as before it wasn’t. And when I miss them I really feel bad.

This is one of the things that old people are really good at. Another is having biscuits in in case someone comes round.

I am looking forward to old age and hope I can meet the high standards set by this generation.

I am also looking forward to having a potting shed.