all birthdayed out
October 13, 2003 in Lists I Made, Personal So yesterday was my 27th birthday. I got a bunch of emails wishing me a happy 30th birthday, sent by those apparently thrown off by the overly realistic fake ID in my previous entry. Boy, nothing gets past you guys, huh? tee hee
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Anyway, so I'm not 30. But for the first time in my life, I feel closer to 30 than pretty much anything else. Which is a bizarre feeling, considering that I've spent my whole life trying to be older than I really am.
Having been born in October, I was always the kid in school catching up to everybody else when it came to the yearly milestone. You Virgos, Libras, Scorpios, and Sagittariuses know what I mean. I started kindergarten at 4, couldn't drive till junior year in high school (the horror!), wasn't a legal adult by graduation like everyone else, etc. etc. Frequently had to explain my unfortunate situation when asked "did you skip a grade or something?" My baby face never helped matters either. When I was 18 and bagging groceries at Fiesta Market in Sebastopol, customers used to ask me if I was getting paid under the table, since I was so obviously under the minimum age to legally work in California. I know, I know, totally complimentary- but try to tell that to the little girl who wants so badly to be taken seriously.
Well, I'm never gonna be 21, 25, or even 26 again. But that's ok. There are so many reasons to be a happy 27 year old today. Here are ten:
1. I have a great job
2. I have fab friends
3. I can rent cars
4. I can finally date someone my own age and not feel like the underage twins
5. Yes, Kevin and I are the same age
6. My mom says her 27th year was just ok, but her 28th year was amazing. So I have that to look forward to
7. I love my family with all my heart
8. I'm about to move to a new pad with one of my best friends
9. I get carded and it makes me blush instead of making me feel dumb
10. I've been drinking long enough to know that alcohol is poison and we're all better off without it
Happy birthday to me! By the way, don't let anybody tell you when Columbus Day is. It's the 12th. It's always the 12th. Forever and ever. And quit with the whole thing about how Columbus Day isn't really a holiday. Just let me have my holiday birthday!
Reader Comments (50)
Happy BeLated Birthday!!!!
May your life continue to be as rock'in and blessed as in years past.
And Columbus day is always a holiday in Maine! All the kiddos are at home today, and all thier parents had to take the day off! I have to work, but it is nice cause none of my customers had to, and I have NOTHING TO DO TODAY!!! WOOHOO!
So I suggest we start changing the aging system. After 21 only 2 out of every 3 years count. So you'd be only 25. And after you pass (real) 30 only every other year should count. We can't be young forever but it should at least last a little longer.
Anyways... just wanted to let you know that I didn't forget about your birthday and hoped to be there for your 28th birthday, next year.
Take care.Highway
I enjoy getting older...i'm finally STARTING to not feel like a kid anymore.
I just say that since I was born in 1974 and I'm pretty sure I'm not 30. Yet.... *shiver*
You share a birthday with one of my sisters... what is it about Columbus Day, anyway?! ::grin::
The catching up bit, well, is something I can relate to as well (though mine is a July birthday with stories added).
Aaaanyhow.
...To a total (if notable) stranger: and many more. :-)
Or is it all just the same Sebastopol....?!!!!!
hah jk happy belated birthday. Best wishes to you and yours.
I hope you had fun at it.
Anyway, i understand your problem Sarah, I was born in July and i was in the class where everyone becomes 17 before me, i'm the last in my class to hit the next year, and yes it does suck.
A guy I work with has a seventeen year old daughter who is making a trip out to your state soon to do a shoot. She makes tons of money and spends it like water but she really isn�t happy even with her boyfriend, new cars and the boat that her looks gave her. I respect people or don�t for who they are. The most you can do is be true to yourself and those who are important to you. If you do that you should always be happy. Columbus day of all things, couldn�t you get yourself a decent holiday?
But, happy birthday, dear, from one old enough to be your...uh...older brother....
terwilliger
I like your reasons for being happy you are 27. You have a positive attitude and that is a plus for anyone. I really like number 10. Even though I do drink, I appreciate someone who has the courage to stand up for their convictions, even when they are not popular ones.(Did that make any sense?) I love the Screensavers and love seeing you and everyone else on their. Keep up the good work.
AlvisP.S.Come on, tell the truth, we all know Kevin is only 17. :)
Bob
My top reasons to be happy that I'm an old man?
1) Hearing "Daddy, I love you" every day of my life2) Finally understanding why my Dad found so much joy in taking care of yardwork, home repairs, etc.3) Realizing that I'm turning into my parents... and it's a GOOD thing4) Understanging that I'm at least marginally cooler than the folks depicted in the old TV show "thirtysomething"5) Having a two-page resume6) Being old enough to afford the cool toys my son wants for Christmas and being young enough to enjoy playing with them as much as he7) Leaving the refrigerator door open for as long as I wish without people yelling at me (but I still never run with scissors)8) Discovering that even the most mundane tasks can be a blast when you do them with your spouse/best friend (assembling Christmas presents, for example... stressful, but fun)9) Finally getting used to being called "sir"10) Looking at old photos of me & my wife when we were in college and just dating... and comforting each other about weight gain, hair loss and now being old, married and "comfy"
Belated "happy birthday" and best wishes for a wonderful 2004! (Oh, and thanks for the SlickRun tip... it ROCKS!)