Happy Birthday To Me!
Happy Birthday To Me!
By David Wygant
Today is my birthday. For those of you who don’t know, July 1st was the day I sprung out of my mother’s belly. The sad thing about this, though, was that it took me eighteen years to get back to that warm feeling all over again.
It’s amazing, because ever since I left my Mom’s belly I’ve thought “Boy, it’s nice in there. I can’t wait to get back in!” I was a poor tortured virgin throughout my entire high school career, and was not allowed back in until the ripe old age of eighteen in college.
This blog, however, is not about losing my virginity. This blog is about my birthday. For those who have not yet sent a present, you know what I like. If, on the other hand, you don’t know what I like then I’d suggest that you use your creativity because at this stage of my life I don’t expect presents from anybody.
I’m not big into birthdays, and I’m not big into presents . . . even though my intern Rey bought me the coolest present in the world: a Labrador Retriever mug that has a snout as the handle. So I was holding onto Daphne at all times when I was drinking my tea.
Anyone who has hung out in my office or in my house knows that I tend to drink a lot of tea. No, I’m not British – I just l don’t like coffee. Plus, it’s herbal tea and I’m a Californian. This blog is also not about tea or thanking Rey for the great present (which I already did).
This blog is about how you should celebrate your birthday. I’m celebrating my birthday by going to Hawaii. When I get on the airplane to Hawaii in a few hours, I am going to enjoy a fantastic birthday dinner. The dinner will be unbelievable (I’m going to bring a box of food from Whole Foods). I may even indulge — I may actually allow the flight attendant to get me a drink of water (as I usually bring my own).
What I will spend most of my time on this flight doing, though, is reflecting about how amazing the past year has been. You see, your birthday is not about getting presents or getting drunk. Your birthday is about celebrating life.
Your birthday is about celebrating everything in your life that’s amazing. It’s about celebrating the past year of your life and seeing how much you’ve grown. It’s about reflecting. It’s about embracing all the friendships you’ve had. It’s about appreciating everything. It’s about spoiling the one person you need to spoil every day – yourself.
So that’s why I’m taking myself to Hawaii for my birthday. I am going to sit on a beautiful beach for the next six days relaxing and reading . . . and I am going to celebrate what an amazing year it’s been. Who knows, I might even try surfing. I will definitely do yoga and eat great food.
I’m going to celebrate what to me has been one of the best years of my life, because getting older means embracing your life every single day. Although I don’t expect presents for my birthday, I am going to think about how many gifts I’ve been given this past year.
I have been gifted this year with so many great clients with whom I’ve gotten to work and with all of you readers of my blog. I have been gifted with all the fantastic people who work for me and with me to help to build up a great business.
So this year on my birthday, I’m embracing all of the great things that have happened to me over the past year. My only birthday wish is that I will continue to make every day better than the last day.
July 1st, 2008 at 10:01 am
Happy Birthday! I hope you meet plenty of foxy women on your trip
July 1st, 2008 at 10:41 am
Thanks but the trip is not about meeting women….its about chilling out relaxing and getting away from everything!!!!
July 1st, 2008 at 10:44 am
Happy Birthday have fun in hawaii
you should try surfing there is nothing better on this entire planet you’ll be glad you did.
July 1st, 2008 at 10:46 am
I am actually going to try surfing in the am…..but will not film it:)
I think my skills would be banned on you tube!!
July 1st, 2008 at 10:50 am
Hey D
Happy birthday…..wish you the best and enjoy hawaii!!!
July 1st, 2008 at 10:51 am
I wish i was in Hawaii with you to give you a gift like no other!!
Naked is the only way to spend your birthday.
Have a great one without me and see you in 3 weeks when I am out in LA
July 1st, 2008 at 10:52 am
Happy Birthday.
Thanks your mastery series made my year, it is the best dating product on the market by far. You gave me the confidence I never had before with women,
Thanks so much!!
July 1st, 2008 at 10:53 am
happy birthday again! and Ian’s right theres nothing that feels better than catching a wave and riding down it’s face on this planet! I hope you really get to relax in hawaii David.
July 1st, 2008 at 11:03 am
Nick: Foxy? LOL! thats a term from High School! 1978 for me.
David: Surfing is fun, and fairly easy with a long board. The hard part is getting back once you have rode a wave in.
Again Happy Birthday!
July 1st, 2008 at 11:13 am
Happy Birthday! Have a wonderful time in Hawaii. Maybe Horny Lisa and I can give you the ultimate birthday present together! xoxo
July 1st, 2008 at 11:15 am
David - Wishing you a very happy birthday!!
I hope you will have an incredible and relaxing trip to Hawaii … And that you won’t suffer any major surfing injuries
July 1st, 2008 at 11:25 am
Thanks Hope that would be a blast to see you and horny lisa toghether:)
and thanks for the great gift that was really nice…….
July 1st, 2008 at 11:26 am
Gracie
Thanks for the birthday wishes and no injures for me
July 1st, 2008 at 11:26 am
Jim
Can you picture me surfing?
July 1st, 2008 at 11:26 am
Lisa
You are one naughty girl!!!
July 1st, 2008 at 11:26 am
Dr Bob
Thanks for the birthday wishes!!!
July 1st, 2008 at 11:27 am
Rey
Thanks for all the help you have been over the last 3 months!!!!
July 1st, 2008 at 11:39 am
Ow, a very Happy Birthday to you David Wygant:)
Although I live across the world from you guys.. Norway, more spesifically, I must say I really have come to enjoy reading your blogs..
(I found your site through an MSN article on dating or something)
It would be awesome though, to visit USA and attend one of your bootcamps or something..
But back to you and birthdays (a friend of mine studying in Canada, is also celebrating her birthday today.. and it’s Canada’s National Day today as well =P)
I hope you have a terrific birthday! Good luck with the surfing
And I totally agree that birthdays have a special meaning and should be celebrated!!
July 1st, 2008 at 12:07 pm
David, Surfing is like dating! Gotta perfect it until you can ride the wave!
Happy Birthday and have a relaxing time. Can’t wait to come intern in a few weeks!
July 1st, 2008 at 12:39 pm
hey rich
cant wait to see you in a few weeks!!!
July 1st, 2008 at 12:40 pm
just me
thanks for the great posts and the birthday wishes!!!
i have a bootcamp coming up in london in september!!
July 1st, 2008 at 1:47 pm
seriously, you do?? i’m taking a semester or two in london actually, i hear they have great literature courses down there
who knows, maybe i will get to see you in the near future.
awesome!
July 1st, 2008 at 2:08 pm
Happy birthday David
Enjoy Hawaii !
Btw, i having a beer as im writing this, so my next sip
will be to you haha
Have fun !
July 1st, 2008 at 2:10 pm
hey, just me. Im from Norway to haha. Bergen
Gi meg en lyd en dag hvis du føler for det,
don_eriqe@operamail.com
July 1st, 2008 at 3:09 pm
David, vše nejlepší k narozeninám!!
be great!!
Slava
July 1st, 2008 at 3:16 pm
Thanks Slava
July 1st, 2008 at 3:16 pm
Thanks Thorbjoern
July 1st, 2008 at 3:29 pm
Hey Thorbjoern, yea I was wondering if you were, cause I read some of your comments and thought “he sounds Norwegian”
Bor du i USA?
Men da snakkes vi da:)
July 1st, 2008 at 3:41 pm
Happy Birthday David!!! You have an incredible work ethic that has been a real inspiration to me and I hope you get some well deserved time off on your trip
Best Wishes,
Taras
July 1st, 2008 at 3:49 pm
Thanks Taras!!
Really appreciate it!!
July 1st, 2008 at 4:47 pm
Hello David,
Sorry to have been away for a while, so let me first say:
Happy Birthday!
What a surprise that you should be arriving in Hawaii as
I’m still jet-lagged from having returned only yesterday from Maui myself. I bought a book which translates English names into their Hawaiian equivalents. So, still in the Hawaiian spirit and as your birthday gift, here are Daphne’s and your names in Hawaiian.
According to the book, Daphne comes from Greek meaning “laurel tree”, which in Hawaiian is MAILE. David comes from Hebrew meaning “beloved”, which in Hawaiian is HIWAHIWA.
Which island will you be visiting?
I ask because if your travel takes you to Maui then I have a few recommendations. If you’re heading to another island, or you’re only going for a brief vacation, then keep these in mind for the next time your travels take you to Maui.
You mention dinner in your blog; I suggest skipping the rather tourist-y hotel Luau and look no further than “Pineapple Grill”.
I know, I know, from the name of the restaurant it might not sound all that great, but have faith, the food is great value for money and one of the best meals I had during my stay; I enjoyed it so much that I went there twice. Being from the Bay Area I was raised to fairly organic, healthy and tasty standards and the Pineapple Grill was up there.
Additionally, If memory serves me correctly from the videos and blogs that you’ve posted in the past, you seem to enjoy hiking and outdoors activities.
I got the chance to do a hike at the top of the Haleakala volcano in Haleakala National Park and I highly recommend it. Although it’s at an elevation of 10,000 feet, the views are spectacular (as they should be!) and for a guy in good physical condition such as yourself as opposed to someone with ailing knees like me, the trails at the top of the volcano should be a piece of cake.
Enjoy your stay in Hawaii!
P.S. On Haleakala, should you run into a park ranger named Leslie, say hello to her for me.
Mahalo (thank you in Hawaiian)
July 1st, 2008 at 5:01 pm
Happy Birthday David!
When you reach 50 you get to contribute extra dollars in your retirement plan(s):-)
Where is Daphne????
July 1st, 2008 at 5:05 pm
Hey David, happy birthday!
Men just get better with age… specially men who follow such a special path in life like you.
When its my birthday I celebrate twice! Oh yeah! The first time is a dinner with my closest and special friends, and then sometimes we go out to a cool place to have fun.
The second time I make a party to my friends. I prepare and buy everything alone… they have an amazing night of fun with music, food and drinks, all free for them. This is going to be the third year I do it.
I like to celebrate the simple and beautiful things of life. I love people and I feel truly greateful for the connections I have in my life. I really enjoy being with my friends and having fun with them, so to me the best birthday I can have is to gather them and having lots of fun with them!
You’re a great man and I wish you the best.
PS: Is Daphne going with you to Hawaii?
July 1st, 2008 at 5:26 pm
Vic
Thanks for all the great tips but I will be in kauai
That is if the plane that is now in the hangar takes off.
I think I cursed things with the southwest blog!!
American has been having quite a few mechanical issues of late!
You know what is the worst when you are in a delay and your ass is already numb from the great seat!!
And being held in suspence as some unknown mechanic works on the plane.
You just kill time waiting for mr captain to say something its so much fun!!
Once again thanks for the tips!
July 1st, 2008 at 5:32 pm
Dan
Thanks for the birthday wishes and daphne stays home!!
She has a someone who housesits when I am gone so she can stay at home.
Yes she is very spoiled!
July 1st, 2008 at 5:35 pm
Pedro
Thanks for the birthday wishes!
That is a great way to celebrate a birthday!!
July 1st, 2008 at 5:39 pm
Funny that you should mention delays, my flight had a half-hour delay on the return flight to SF…for which the pilot gave no explanation whatsoever .
I definitely know the experience and it is literally a pain in the ass.
At least I had an attractive blond gal to share the woe with.
July 1st, 2008 at 5:40 pm
David - Has anyone sang you the “how old are you?” song yet???
Well, if I were with you, I’d be happy to rev up my vocal cords and put out a rousing rendition in honor of this auspicious day!! 
Hope you have a blast in Hawaii … and try to stay away from all those sharks when you’re surfing
July 1st, 2008 at 5:44 pm
Vic
The ass is numb! What are these seats made of cement!
Its amazing how uncomfortable airline seats are!
Plus pilots are like doctors they never explain why you are late or delayed they just leave you in silence!
July 1st, 2008 at 5:52 pm
Morgan
You can be the first one to sing it!
I think I now know what I want for my birthday.
For this plane to take off!!
We are now starting the engines and we will see if the mechanics fixed the issue.
The captain just did not sound so sure!
He had that I hope so voice that you get when the check engine light comes on the day your car is being sold to the new guy!
You hope it goes away on its own!
July 1st, 2008 at 5:57 pm
David - After Morgan sings, I can think of a few other ways I’d like to help make your year memorable so that you will have much to think fondly back on at your next birthday!!
July 1st, 2008 at 5:58 pm
Hey Man … Happy Birthday!!! I think Daphne lives a cushier life than I do!
Well, my birthday wish for you is that your plane takes off before it’s the day AFTER your birthday!
July 1st, 2008 at 5:59 pm
They say the check engine light is fixed so finally going to take off!
This kept me amused!!
Only my 4th delay in a row!!
I cursed myself with the southwest blog:)
July 1st, 2008 at 6:00 pm
Hey David …
A very happy birthday to you!
I love your idea for how to celebrate your birthday — I believe that we can do nothing better in life than operate from a place of gratitude … and I think that’s sort of what you’re suggesting here. It’s amazing how much we all have to be grateful for when we take the time to think about it.
July 1st, 2008 at 6:02 pm
Hawaii sounds like an awesome birthday present “from me to me” … I may have to copy you when it comes time for my birthday!!
Although, unlike you, I may only spend HALF of my time reflecting on the previous year, and the other half connecting with some other vacationers of the female persuasion
July 1st, 2008 at 6:05 pm
David - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!
You are a hottie on your own … but when you talk about this kind of stuff and what a deep guy you are, you become even hotter still!!
So, I am sorry both that I am not in Hawaii to be able to run into you, and that you are not planning to - uh, socialize - too much when you’re there!
Hope you have a great day despite your plane delays
Happy Birthday 
July 1st, 2008 at 6:07 pm
Happy Birthday Man!
Great blog today!! It is a good idea to stop once in a while and appreciate what you’ve done and experienced, otherwise life truly does pass you by.
One question though — can’t we have our party/presents and reflect on the year too?
Have a great time in Hawaii. We’ll all look forward to hearing how the surfing adventure went …
July 1st, 2008 at 6:09 pm
David - Today is my birthday too, and reading this blog really helped me not to be depressed about the “number” on my day (the big “30″) and to feel much more optimistic about my life and how great it is.
What’s so funny is that I felt great about how my life was going until I focused on having a birthday “with a zero.” When I took your suggestion and reflected on this past year, I realized how stupid I was being!
Thanks D … and have an amazing time in paradise!
July 1st, 2008 at 6:12 pm
David,
As I know you are a “Lost” fan, I’m waiting to hear if you run into any weird black smoke, moving cabins, Dharma underground hatches … or of course any polar bears — oh wait… since they moved the island hopefully your pilot will know how to get you there!
July 1st, 2008 at 6:14 pm
Happy Birthday David!
Enjoy your vacation!! We expect to see you back 100% and writing us great blogs immediately upon your return!!
David … Seattle, Chicago, London and Sydney??? Any women’s bootcamps in our future?!
We gals like to travel and spend a weekend with you too!! 
July 1st, 2008 at 6:26 pm
happy birthday mate
July 1st, 2008 at 8:16 pm
Dave,
Now is the time to listen to ‘Coming Back To Life’ by Pink Floyd
Fits right in with your blog,
Best Birthday wishes from Florida!
July 1st, 2008 at 11:14 pm
DAVID:
Well, I thought I was going to beat the clock and get this in before Midnight CA time, BUT you had to go to Hawaii..lol
Good for you Birthday Boy
Have a great week and please take pictures?? 
Luv ya daddio!
July 2nd, 2008 at 12:58 am
David,
Happy BDay! Have a blast! Thanks for all the help!
Dan
July 2nd, 2008 at 2:11 am
David
You have helped so many people in so many ways. Knowing that should be a great present in itself! Happy Birthday DW
July 2nd, 2008 at 2:19 am
Hey David!
HAPPY birthday also from me, buddy!! It was a great year and we had a lot of fun travelling together, hope to see you soon here in Europe and we’ll have a cup of that great spanish red wine together, of that type we enjoyed last time in Amsterdam!!
You are a great guy and it’s always fun to hang out with you!
Have fun in Hawaii & relax.
Markus
July 2nd, 2008 at 7:45 am
All the best and many happy returns!
July 2nd, 2008 at 8:19 am
happy b day david..
from India
on behalf of all my fellow country men and women who likes your blog pretty much.
July 2nd, 2008 at 10:48 am
David: Didn’t picture you surfing, but did picture Hope & Lisa giving themself an excuse to do each other. They say its for your birthday, but its for them!! LOL!
July 2nd, 2008 at 11:43 am
lol, no problem for the help David, you can’t even imagine the impact it have on me from your teachings. But Jim you don’t have to paddle back out if you go down the line instead of just riding down the face :p
July 2nd, 2008 at 1:51 pm
Happy Birthday david!!
You are a rockstar!
Keep rocking!
July 2nd, 2008 at 6:03 pm
Happy Birthday 2 u David Wygant …….
July 3rd, 2008 at 9:08 am
Thanks for the blogging everyday.
and.. yeah. Happy Birthday David!!
keep going
from Japan
July 3rd, 2008 at 1:01 pm
Hi David and many long years to come for you. God knows that many people need your advice when it comes to living the life to the fullest. I’m one of them.
I’m one of the readers of your daily blog. I think there are many others who read your blog and don’t reply. I wanted to say that you’ve influenced my life big time. I’m able to enjoy my life much, much more thanks to your advices. Sometimes people don’t enjoy life as they should. Not everything is about picking up girls. Life is so more than this.
I like you a lot. You are so different than many other guys who want to teach this art. Kudos to David Deangelo for bringing you in my life. I think I speak in the name of many when I thank you with all my heart.
Keep up the good work. Bring more happiness. Bring more life to everyone.
July 3rd, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Happy birthday man! A very good friend of mine recommended you to me, absolutely love the site after 3 years of dorky PUA/SS routines. Have an awesome time in Hawaii. Always warmly welcomed in London.
July 3rd, 2008 at 4:34 pm
Hey peter
Thanks and I have never been into the dorky PUA stuff!!
I will be in London late September for a bootcamp!
July 3rd, 2008 at 4:39 pm
Ozzy
Thanks for the great words!!
You made me smile and the view from the lunch place at hanelai bay doesn’t hurt either!
More good stuff coming new site as well as more video and podcasts!
July 3rd, 2008 at 8:43 pm
Hello DW,
Belated happy Birthday..Enjoy your tym in Hawaii and thankx for all the Vlogs… I am a much better person socially courtsey of the daily advice i assimilate from this forum..
July 10th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
Hey David!
hope you loved Hawaii and that it bought new realizations and discoveries to your repertoire, so you can share it with us.
This is the first time I read your posts, came to them from the home Yahoo page… I certainly would have loved to hear from you a few years ago. my life could have been way different…lol
I wonder if you do boot camps in Canada, believe me: Canadians need them a lot…if you ever do, give me a shout.
July 11th, 2008 at 12:05 am
Happy belated birthday, David. Lovely cancers.
Your take of your birthday is deeply touching. I consider my birthday a personal holiday. Occasionally I’ll joke with my friends that its the day “God opened the clouds and said ‘Let there be Kay’… ”
Heres to making everyday better with the last…Hawaii being a superb addition