Birthday is in four days. Everyone knows that I don't like my birthday celebrated because Feb (to me) is like a death month. Two people I loved very much died in this month years ago. One on valentine's day and the other 3 days later. The memories and scars out-shadow the celebratory mood a birthday is supposed to bring.

But morons at work insist that they know what's right for me and keep wanting to give me stuff and wish me a happy birthday. I've told them why I don't like my birthday celebrated but it's like they don't listen. I've told them over and over to just treat it like any other day and leave me alone. It's like talking to a fucking wall. This year I'm 50. A "milestone" that should be celebrated otherwise, I'm not "normal". Having grown up in NYC, I don't really give a shit what people think about me or their warped views on being "normal". People should respect others viewpoints and not try to judge, change or force their opinions on someone else. There are reasons why people react in certain ways. Life experiences have molded them that way. If you really care for someone or are a real friend, then you're sensitive to the other person's needs and respect them. Just because you have happy birthday's doesn't mean everyone should follow your views or moods. Enjoy yours but respect mine and leave me the fuck alone.