Everyone is now asking me what i want for my birthday, there’s this strange pressure that because it’s a milestone birthday, you have to have something lavish, people say “you’re only 50 once you know!” but you’re also only 49 once too! and the truth is, i dont know, i haven’t got the foggiest idea of what I want.

To be honest id be happy with a couple of bottles of rum, maybe a bottle of red wine, and the obligatory things you’d buy your dad on father’s day, things like socks, pants and some Lynx toiletries!!

It’s just another birthday.

Edit: i was mainly referring to the presents that some people want to buy me, rather than things to actually do. I’m having the usual birthday bash, so don’t go thinking I’ll be moping around the house!!

  • boogetyboo@aussie.zone
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    Thoughtful experience gifts can be fun.

    Knife or ring making, or some other hands on, niche craft? That way you learn something and can take away something special and unique to you as a bit of a memento for the birthday?

    Everyone I know who’s done these have enjoyed the experience and come away quite proud of the thing they made. Have a search for options in your area.

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      3 months ago

      Edit to say you can usually just get a certificate for these places and book in your session at a time that suits in the future

      Edit to say I meant this to be an edit.

      Now it’s just edits all the way down.

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      3 months ago

      Definitely agree with experiences. Folks may want to mark it more than OP and they’re great ways.

      Ring making sounds really fun. Great gift to give to someone too.