babspanky Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 it's good to see you can do nice sometimes, it shows you're versatile btw, ive made a thread, so no reason as to why you cant get your butt over there now Cheeky minx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 A happy belated birthday Joan!!! I do check the front page when I am on, and try to wish a happy birthday to those I know, or recognise. As you point out, you have only ever started one thread before this, and I think this one is definitely worth it - people are choosing to leave, and I am just glad you did not go down that route too!!! So here is your "late" cake - still tasty and edible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calicojasmine Posted June 16, 2008 Author Share Posted June 16, 2008 A happy belated birthday Joan!!! I do check the front page when I am on, and try to wish a happy birthday to those I know, or recognise. As you point out, you have only ever started one thread before this, and I think this one is definitely worth it - people are choosing to leave, and I am just glad you did not go down that route too!!! So here is your "late" cake - still tasty and edible I don't understand the current trend of all these people leaving..... as I said in my post, it is their prerogative, but that's not an action I would choose... no matter how angry or upset I was. If anything, this experience has shown me just how wonderful, caring and receptive the members of the MFC are..... On one hand I feel a little embarrassed for allowing such a petty thing to get under my skin. On the flip side, speaking up was personally liberating and maybe something we all need to do from time to time. Perhaps by NOT venting these issues when they are small leads them to escalating into larger, more hurtful scenarios with far more serious and negative outcomes and repercussions. So thanks again to everyone who responded to this thread as well as Caz's Happy Birthday one.... the birthday sentiments may seem like a very small thing but in all actuality it means a great deal to me... and then some.... it's a little overwhelming but very heartwarming to know people care. Oh! And BTW - Happy Saturday the 14th Birthday Blue Sky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeve272 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 JOAN!!! I am so sorry that your birthday was missed here, and I'm glad you brought it to our attention. I hope you had a wonderful day and I truly hope things are going well for you Perhaps by NOT venting these issues when they are small leads them to escalating into larger, more hurtful scenarios with far more serious and negative outcomes and repercussions. I think you've made a great point here. I'm not a very confrontational person and if something bothers me, I'm often tempted to just let it go for the sake of not "upsetting the applecart"...but as you said, if we always did that, these little things could turn into more hurt feelings, while everybody else is completely unaware of how something has hurt you. So well done for speaking up! xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoJenic Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 That's what I couldn't figure out!!!!! Mine wasn't listed either even though my birth date isn't private on here or anything... but at least my age changed on my profile. I ended up having a thread though because only a few on here knew about it... but happy belated birthday! I'm so horrible at the birthdays on here. I haven't really been able to keep up with the board anymore and it's just going to get worse after August when I can't get on here much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickadee Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I had the same trouble with my birthday. I specially and on purpose changed things in my profile so it would show up without me having to tell people (hehe) and it still didn't show up. my birthday fell between the last two Mika gigs back in Feb and I just happened to mention in one of the threads that a really great pic was like a great birthday present for me and I got my happy birthdays that way. Sneaky I know, but I didn't want to have to announce it, but I didn't want it to go unnoticed. Since it didn't work out that way for you... HAPPY BIRTHDAY! (I'll go over to your birthday thread and give you a cake and all later!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Weather Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Wow! I see what you mean, you were right, an overwhelming response!! It really is all about the little things eh??? Now how about sending over a big slice of Violet sky's cake????? mmmm mmmm.... once again, HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEETIE!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calicojasmine Posted June 17, 2008 Author Share Posted June 17, 2008 Wow! I see what you mean, you were right, an overwhelming response!! It really is all about the little things eh??? Now how about sending over a big slice of Violet sky's cake????? mmmm mmmm.... once again, HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEETIE!!!!!!! Yes yes!!!! The little things!!!! Soooooo simple!!!! But soooooo true!!!! However...... all those "little" pieces of cake....... "big" change on the bathroom scale!!!!!! :shocked: JENNY CRAIG WHERE ARE YOU WHEN I NEED YOU?????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calicojasmine Posted June 17, 2008 Author Share Posted June 17, 2008 **edit** After all that I didn't even get to say: (because I had written a longer well-written post that I lost because the damn server logged me out again) Hey! Not to worry! Likewise to everyone! Now that there are 10,000+ members in MFC there are bound to be glitches galore..... It sure seems like a lot of other people have had similar experiences. I remember too well all the server problems we've encountered over the last year+. What a hassle. And I hear there's still ongoing problems???? Such a drag... But I promise to take a chill pill..... and invite everyone else to do the same! LOL! After all, misery really does love company! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mika Freaka =) Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Im so sorry, i havent ever chatted to you i think, iv only chatted to a handful of people... i didnt know you donated or that it was our birthday! Happy belated birthday tho! no one wished me on my birthday either (over mfc) but im sorry that no one made a thread for you either! I hope you dont leave like so many people have! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calicojasmine Posted June 18, 2008 Author Share Posted June 18, 2008 Im so sorry, i havent ever chatted to you i think, iv only chatted to a handful of people... i didnt know you donated or that it was our birthday! Happy belated birthday tho! no one wished me on my birthday either (over mfc) but im sorry that no one made a thread for you either! I hope you dont leave like so many people have! Thank you so much for your best wishes and kind words. And I wish you, too, a belated happy birthday. I know it feels bad when people forget or are unaware of things like birthdays - that's why it really is important to speak up.... rather than "not make waves" and end up harboring resentment. Mountains get made out of molehills that way. I think this may be happening with some of the members who are leaving - or not. Maybe I'm totally wrong. But have no fear. I have no intention of leaving MFC at this time or at any other time in the near or distant future. It would take a hell of a lot more to anger and disillusion me than just a minor omission like not acknowledging my birthday. MFC is 10,000+ members strong now, with a history of server problems - I would bet the aforementioned has a lot to do with clerical/administrative mishaps... after all, you and I are not the only ones to be on the receiving end of these errors! In the meantime, it is great to meet you.... and we should most definitely focus on the positives - Mika, his music, as well as the many wonderful, caring people who comprise the MFC family.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finkster Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Oh no! I didn't even see this until now. Joan, I am so glad you spoke up, because sometimes we need a little reminder. Something that may not seem so significant to one person, like a birthday thread, can really make or break someone else's day. I'm really sorry I missed your birthday, I didn't realize it was your birthday. Funny enough, I was thinking of you the other day. I really do hope you don't feel unnoticed or uncared for by members of this forum, because I, for one, do care for you! You were one of the very first people I had ever had a conversation on this forum with, and I am so grateful for that. You are such a kind, generous person, and such an amazing contribution to this forum. We need more people like you around here. Trust me Joan, I will never forget you. So once again, happy belated birthday to my parallel universe buddy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calicojasmine Posted June 18, 2008 Author Share Posted June 18, 2008 Oh no! I didn't even see this until now.Joan, I am so glad you spoke up, because sometimes we need a little reminder. Something that may not seem so significant to one person, like a birthday thread, can really make or break someone else's day. I'm really sorry I missed your birthday, I didn't realize it was your birthday. Funny enough, I was thinking of you the other day. I really do hope you don't feel unnoticed or uncared for by members of this forum, because I, for one, do care for you! You were one of the very first people I had ever had a conversation on this forum with, and I am so grateful for that. You are such a kind, generous person, and such an amazing contribution to this forum. We need more people like you around here. Trust me Joan, I will never forget you. So once again, happy belated birthday to my parallel universe buddy! Oh, thank you soooo much, Sweetie!!! You are most definitely one of my most special people here too! Yeah, it's funny how these little things can get to us.... but I'm so glad I said something.... however trite it may seem.... I really appreciate your sentiments about my contribution to MFC. I love this place, and all I've ever wanted to do was support this family here who all love Mika as much as I do! And this thread has most definitely been a very steep learning curve for me - on so many levels!!! I am overwhelmed by everyone's kindness - including yours! I know that there has been some animosity and hard feelings in the forum of late, and I only hope the adversity will bring us all closer together, not further apart. Well, we can dream, can't we???? We really are in parallel universes - I bet the day you were thinking of me was Friday the 13th - my birthday!!! Hugs, xoxoxo Joan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mika Freaka =) Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Thank you so much for your best wishes and kind words. And I wish you, too, a belated happy birthday. I know it feels bad when people forget or are unaware of things like birthdays - that's why it really is important to speak up.... rather than "not make waves" and end up harboring resentment. Mountains get made out of molehills that way. I think this may be happening with some of the members who are leaving - or not. Maybe I'm totally wrong. But have no fear. I have no intention of leaving MFC at this time or at any other time in the near or distant future. It would take a hell of a lot more to anger and disillusion me than just a minor omission like not acknowledging my birthday. MFC is 10,000+ members strong now, with a history of server problems - I would bet the aforementioned has a lot to do with clerical/administrative mishaps... after all, you and I are not the only ones to be on the receiving end of these errors!In the meantime, it is great to meet you.... and we should most definitely focus on the positives - Mika, his music, as well as the many wonderful, caring people who comprise the MFC family.... youre definitly right and thank you! even tho it was long ago in feb! lol haha yeaj its a plesure to meet you too! Hope it all gets better for the MFC catch you in the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xBillyBrownx Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Oh dear. I'm so sorry! I've seen you around and I've noticed that despite all the trouble you've been through in your life you've always managed to maintain a positive outlook on things, which is quite inspirational, and I truely admire you for that. I'm sure the birthday thing was completely unintentional so please don't take it personally, you are a very valuable member of the MFC! I guess what I'm trying to say is..Happy Birthday! Hope you had a blast! x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calicojasmine Posted June 18, 2008 Author Share Posted June 18, 2008 Oh dear. I'm so sorry! I've seen you around and I've noticed that despite all the trouble you've been through in your life you've always managed to maintain a positive outlook on things, which is quite inspirational, and I truely admire you for that. I'm sure the birthday thing was completely unintentional so please don't take it personally, you are a very valuable member of the MFC! I guess what I'm trying to say is..Happy Birthday! Hope you had a blast!x haha:naughty: Considering it was Friday the 13th it ended up being quite nice, thanks..... Yes, I'm trying to stay positive about things.... it's a lot easier to laugh than cry.... and having a good sense of humor is very, very helpful..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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