Kids, School, Birthday and Awkward: Close but no cigar

Close but no cigar

By loner - 07/06/2009 12:28 - United States

Today, I was sitting in class when the most popular girl in my grade came up to me holding birthday invitation cards. I've never been invited to a birthday party, so I was so excited when she handed me a card, only to hear her say, "Mary is on your bus, will you give this to her?" FML

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By Anonymous - 15/05/2012 14:13 - United States

Today, I found out my best friend was having a birthday party and I wasn't invited, so I asked her why. She replied, "What birthday party?" It was a surprise birthday party. FML

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By happyeffingbday202 - 02/04/2009 23:12 - United States

Today, was my 16th birthday. Needless to say, I was delighted when my friends presented me with a birthday card in a homeroom. I pretended to be surprised and exclaimed, "Aw, you guys really shouldn't have!" They didn't. It was our teacher's birthday. They just wanted me to sign the card. FML

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By mortenp - 22/09/2011 04:44 - United States

Today, the shy girl in my class decided to bring a cake to share with everyone, since it was her birthday. Excited about the cake, I got everybody to sing "happy birthday" for her, only to realize too late that nobody in the class know her name, myself included. FML

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By Anonymous - 05/06/2010 10:36 - United States

Today, it was my co-worker's birthday but she told me not to mention it. Feeling bad for her, I went out to buy her a card, a present, and even a small cake. It turns out that there was actually a party during our lunch break, and I was the only one in our office not invited. FML

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By reginaphalange - 27/05/2010 14:06 - Australia

Today, I found out that my best friend was having a birthday party and I wasn't invited. I had just finished planning a surprise party for her. FML

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By Anonymous - 20/09/2023 01:00 - Brazil - Sao Jose do Rio Preto

Today, I gathered the courage and wrote a love letter to put in the girl I like's school bag, at the end of classes. I felt anxious for a response. Her bag turned out to be her cousin's, and I became a joke in the classroom. FML

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By Nat3_2020 - 27/01/2015 14:02 - United States

Today, as I walked on to the bus, the girl I liked whispered something to her friend. Curious, I asked what was so funny. She said she never realized that when I got on, I shook the bus. FML

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By asshole - 02/10/2009 05:34 - United States

Today, I sat to the right of a girl I really like. I passed her a note asking her to homecoming. She read it, then hurriedly passed it to a hideous girl sitting on her left, who said yes, then hugged me. FML

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By BirthdayBoy - 28/03/2015 03:42 - United States - Madison

Today, I was uninvited from my own birthday party. FML

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By Cantseethroughdoors - 14/11/2017 05:00

Today, everyone was signing a birthday card to surprise a coworker. I was told to go find someone who hadn't signed it so I went to the office next to mine, opened the door, and told them about the card. The intended recipient was sitting behind the door. FML

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panicked 0

Sunday 7 June 2009 20:13

eat the invitation.

LchTessMnstr 3

Sunday 7 June 2009 20:15

That's horrible, but I hate to say: that's how some kids are. You just have to accept it, and move on...and maybe if you feel like it, burn the invite. It's ok if Mary doesn't go to the party. I mean, maybe that girl will think Mary doesn't like her and you'll have your revenge.

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VillanovaGoose 0

Monday 8 June 2009 4:45

151 what the hell are you talking about? 152 agree 100%

amykillswitch 0

Monday 8 June 2009 4:47

shit on the invite, then give it to her friend.

thumb_biter 0

Monday 8 June 2009 4:48

HOW OLD ARE YOU? THIRD GRADERS SHOULD NOT BE ON A WEBSITE CALLED FMYLIFE.COM. "most popular girl in my grade?" "never been invited to a birthday party?" school bus??

thumb_biter 0

Monday 8 June 2009 4:50

and this is not an FML. It's not like she's your best friend, or she had told you that you were invited. SHE'S "THE MOST POPULAR GIRL IN YOUR GRADE." Stop whining about how much of a loser you are.

thumb_biter 0

Monday 8 June 2009 4:51

also, not an fml. It's not like she's your best friend or was telling you you were invited...get over the fact that you're a loser and stop whining about it on this site.

Kuroftw 0

Monday 8 June 2009 4:54

Don't worry hun, I went through this too. There was one time that every single person in my class was invited except for me. Let's just hope it will be better next year. :) 157 and 158: Douchebag.

coffeennicotine 0

Monday 8 June 2009 5:03

You've never been invited to a birthday party? Wow, that's kinda sad.

Jaguaress 2

Monday 8 June 2009 5:12

Oh that sucks. I had things like that happen to me in grade and high school, and it really hurts because I knew that I was a good person and they should've given me a chance. It's interesting that 20+ years later, a lot of the "popular ones" want to get together and hang out after finding me on some high school reunion sites. (I haven't decided whether I even want to attempt to be friends with any at this point; I joined because there was one friend that I wanted to find.) Just know that when you graduate, and enter "adult life," the popularity contest won't matter - unless you plan to be in the "corporate world," and then it can be very similar. In general, you'll be able to cultivate your own circle of friends after you figure out who you really are. Pick people that are good to you, and good for you. Also know that there's nothing wrong with taking time for yourself, and it's up to you whether you have any friends at all. We can always find good souls with which to connect. Good luck, and stay true to yourself. :)

michelle4srs 0

Monday 8 June 2009 5:18

How old are you? I haven't been invited to a birthday party via birthday invitations since 6th or 7th grade, I'm pretty sure.

heyyimkell 2

Monday 8 June 2009 5:22

Awwe. I hate that feeling. I get left out of things all the time and it really sucks. Just think, do you even want to hang out with the popular kids anyway? I just found a few close friends that, although I get left out sometimes, are better than fakes. But I feed bad for you because that has happened SO many times. Like tonight, I called my friend and asked her to do something. She said she couldn't because she had plans. I asked her what she was doing; she said she was hanging out with my other friend and they were having a girls night. I would have invited the other one over if it had been me.