Tuesday, November 27, 2012

A Very Merry Unbirthday to You!

I have very mixed feelings about my birthday. On one hand, I am thrilled that I have made it through another year in good health. On the other hand, I hate growing older. On top of those bi-polar-ish feelings is that no matter what is planned by the husband, the day hardly ever lives up to my expectations.

This year I decided to take matters into my own hands. I have just two goals. One, instead of waiting for that special gift to appear on my doorstep, I am going to give out gifts. And two, to celebrate my birthday all month long. Well, almost – my birthday is December 17th so starting on December 1st my moniker will be “The Unbirthday Gift Fairy.”

My plan is to perform 17 anonymous Random Acts of Kindness.

To record the month I wanted to make something small so that I could keep it in my purse. A 3” Meandering Mini seemed like the perfect answer for this glorious celebration. I used my 7 Gypsies 6” paper pad I had coincidentally received as a RAK,  Miracle Tape, and two stamps from VLVS, the Practice Random Acts of Kindness and the December Daily Plate.  
 

  
 I cannot wait to get started!
 

 

Although I numbered each RAK my plan is to complete the tasks in no particular order. And, if needed, I am going to allow myself the flexibility to complete more than one task on any given day.

Now it’s time to give one of my followers a RAK. My favorite tape in the whole world is Miracle Tape. Seriously folks, the tape tares easily by hand and best of all I don’t need to use my tweezers to get the top layer off. One lucky follower will get a huge roll along with a little surprise. Want it? Leave a comment here or HERE on my YouTube Channel and check back next Sunday when I will announce the winner. A Very Merry Unbirthday to You!

PS - The husband is getting me a new camera for my Birthday!  No more fuzzy pictures!! And the day is going to be glorious!
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10 comments:

  1. Tanya HamNovember 27, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    I always feel the same way about my birthday!!! We are so much alike! I always try not to have expectations, but I end up setting myself up anyway. :/

    I think your idea is FABULOUS!!!! Wonderful and thoughtful, just like you! :)

    I shall reserve my Birthday Wishes for you for a couple of more weeks, LOL! ;)

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    1. TheEllenBeeNovember 27, 2012 at 6:56 PM

      Oh Tanya, yes we are alike aren't we? I just wish I could share a piece of birthday cake with you! Big hugs to you and all your animal babies!

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  2. the paper addictionNovember 27, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    I too have a love hate relationship with my Birthday. It is usually a let down and always involves a bit of a shock when I realize how old I am!! Next year I will plan a Birthday month too. I will blame you for it xxx Michelle

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    1. TheEllenBeeNovember 27, 2012 at 6:55 PM

      Don't blame me, enjoy the month because bottom line is that we all deserve it! Big hugs

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  3. MomofaymNovember 27, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    Yep, birthdays are like that for me as well and my husband forgets my birthday all together so.. I guess I have to give your husband BIG props about the camera ! Enjoy it in good health! I always feel ANOTHER year older but about a day or so later I say to myself "Well, I don't look or feel THAT old so get over yourself"! LOL !! Happy early birthday and many many more !!

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    1. TheEllenBeeNovember 27, 2012 at 6:54 PM

      Momofaym,let me explain something important. The husband will use the camera just as much as I will. The new camera will travel to many a baseball game and take fabulous close-ups of his favorite team the Oakland A's. But regardless, he is a keeper and I love him dearly. Big HUGS!!

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  4. CathyNovember 27, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    I too have birthdays much like you have described. Hubby doesn't make the best gift choices...for a big birthday I got a toaster oven! I cried! The kids never seem to get how important the day should be for
    Them, after all without me where would they be? ;) Your idea is fabulous and I'm stealing it for
    Next year! Happy early birthday!

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    1. TheEllenBeeNovember 27, 2012 at 6:48 PM

      Oh Cathy, a toaster? I can understand your tears and hopefully you will read my reply here. Let me know whe your Birthday is because you are getting something from me! And it won't be a toaster! HUGS

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  5. pdrncNovember 28, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    I think we all have a love/hate relationship with our birthday. I always tell hubby not to make a big deal out of it, bit when he doesn't do anything I get annoyed. He really can't win, poor guy.

    Love your acts of kindness idea. I'm sure you will make some people very happy.

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  6. JanNovember 29, 2012 at 5:16 AM

    You have a great idea there. I usually buy the postal clerks coffee and donuts on my birthday. I think this year I will spread it around a little more.

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