Birthday, Fear and Money: Self serving

Self serving

By PartTimePrincess - 10/09/2013 14:56 - United States

Today, my sister, who knows I'm severely afraid of heights, got me tickets to skydive for my birthday. When I reminded her of my fear, she stated that she forgot and should just keep them for herself and her boyfriend. My mom agreed. FML

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Today, I got a text from my mom shaming me for forgetting my sister's birthday. It isn't her birthday today, it's mine. FML

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By Anonymous - 28/03/2009 20:19 - United States

Today, I found my concert tickets that I've been trying to find for the last 2 weeks in my mom's closet. When I asked why she had them, she said she felt the concert was inappropriate for me so she hid them. I'm 20. FML

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By Zebra - 30/12/2020 22:58

Today, my sister was meant to come over for lunch for my birthday. Turns out, she forgot about it. FML

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By novacabudsforme - 15/08/2016 10:11 - Hong Kong - Central District

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By a-scared - 06/08/2009 22:18 - United States

Today, I went to the Grand Canyon with my family. Also today, I found out that I have a crippling fear of heights. My family left me on a ledge hyperventilating and having a mental breakdown, while they hiked for another 2 hours. They won't stop telling me how pretty it was and what I missed. FML

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Bridezilla

By Anonymous - 29/05/2022 04:00

Today, I’m supposed to be a bridesmaid at my sister's wedding, but she doesn’t want me in the photos because I’m over a foot taller than her and the other bridesmaids, and it will look silly in the photos. I told her I won’t even bother attending, and mom actually took her side. FML

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By not my fault you got knocked up - 09/08/2020 20:02

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By Akestarr - 02/12/2013 13:28 - United States - Georgetown

Today, I found out that my dad paid for my sister's friend's airplane ticket so she could attend my sister's wedding. I would have been there myself, but I couldn't afford the airplane ticket. FML

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By Anonymous - 10/05/2009 18:37 - United States

Today, I bought my mom a gift certificate for a spa treatment for two so we could spend some quality time together. She took my sister. FML

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freckleface221 19

Tuesday 10 September 2013 18:56

For her birthday you should buy yourself tickets to Disneyland.

rg350dx 29

Tuesday 10 September 2013 18:59

Say you're going to conquer your fear of heights, take tickets, sell tickets, acquire birthday money.

Comments

arees4 10

Tuesday 10 September 2013 22:18

I wonder if she did that on purpose to still get credit for getting you something for your birthday and being able to keep it herself?

ThePikachuHood 4

Tuesday 10 September 2013 22:24

what a bitch sister

zRatio 6

Tuesday 10 September 2013 22:26

You should show her whose boss by facing your fear and actually do it and jump for it.

toneeangel 22

Tuesday 10 September 2013 23:06

She didn't forget she wanted to look like the good sister. for attempting to get you a gift. Kinda rude kinda smart.

xxVampiresRulexx 14

Tuesday 10 September 2013 23:59

Now you get revenge when her birthday comes up.

mosquito19 14

Wednesday 11 September 2013 0:38

I've taken several women who are afraid of heights to skydive. they all said it was the next best thing compared to ******.

booboohoney 12

Wednesday 11 September 2013 3:29

Dunno bout next best to ******.... but it was pretty darn cool

reptar6547 6

Wednesday 11 September 2013 0:48

Resell the tickets and buy something you do want

grr4tigress 12

Wednesday 11 September 2013 0:57

Take it as your chance to face your fears!

chosha_fml 26

Wednesday 11 September 2013 1:21

Cool. So what are you buying yourself for her birthday?

baristagirl2003 7

Wednesday 11 September 2013 1:37

In this case, I must say be grateful. At least she remembered your birthday and thought of you on it. Maybe it was the man upstairs trying to give you a chance to concur(sp?) your fear.