Regardless of the obvious aged-ness that has befallen me, I am glad that I am now an even number again. It is always unsettling being an odd age. Today I mentioned this to a woman at church and she is the same way, though we both make exception for the number 5 because it seems like a solid number despite its odd-ness.
So, this weekend is the big 38!
Lest that shock anyone, I can say that in my mind I am still 28 years old. Some people still think that is my age. Of course, after I sit down they can actually see the gray hairs that aren't obvious as I tower over them. In fact, I can even see the transition mid-sentence with some people because suddenly they are looking at the part in my hair instead of my uni-brow.
Well, either way, I'm glad it was a good little tiny celebration. That being said, the older we get it seems to be more and more important to appreciate these occasions. I'll admit to being sad this morning that there was only one note on the Facebook wall. But, by the afternoon there were a few more comments. Now, I'm not saying this to make anyone feel bad. Rather, it is an awareness on my part of how many birthdays I've missed over the last couple of years. My procrastination in this area must stop now! It is amazing how little tiny Facebook wall comments, little Twitters, and little text messages can make ones day. And, who can't do that for someone? I certainly must not use that excuse anymore. (Note: my iPhone is acting up though and so I will be a little behind on responding to voicemail since they are arriving to me a few days late. No, this is a separate issue than my phone phobia)
Luckily, I've only had a handful of amazing birthdays in my life. So, I'm easy to please. But, I think I'll do a "Memory Lane" entry about those experiences since I'm sure it will take an entire entry.
Either way, birthdays are good days for reflection. Have I accomplished what I need to at this point in life? Am I moving in the right direction? What regrets can I turn into future goals? Make up lost time? Will I get the "lose weight" goal off my to do list this year? When will I really start my own company? Will I have twins someday like I want to? Should I pay someone to clean my house once in a while? Will I ever buy a piano? When will I move out of this condo? Will cookies ever taste gross to me? Will I love people better? How do I consistently put God, people and service first?
Ok, enough reflection and time for bed.
Lookin forward to another good year.
5 comments:
I'm the same way with even numbers! I'm turning 31 and don't know how I feel about that one. 30 or 32 sound much better. I also don't mind 5. 25 was my favorite age (and the age I'm still mentally stuck at! Hope it was a good birthday!
Happy Birthday! I definitely need to get on Facebook more often. . .then I can wish people happy birthday and leave the kind of notes you're talking about. Thanks for the reminder!
It looks like you had a good day. I hope that cake was good. It sure looked good!
Ya know, I always am a slacker and miss Sunday birthdays on facebook. I try to be good about it! Yesterday was my mom's birthday, too!
I'm the same way with even numbers. I always feel younger with the even! Weird!
38? No way...girl I thought you were like 31 or 32. Don't worry about grey hair or towering over people. I'm 25 and have had grey hair since I was 20 (thanks to my mom) and I tower over people too. Happy birthday!
-Your #1 Stalker-
PS. I want twins too! Boys though...or boy/girl, but not girls.
Wow. It is always surprising to find out how many people have these same issues (odd numbers). Elise - the cake was "ok," but looked great. It feels like it was frosting with a little cake on the side. The thought definitely counted though.
Fle - I think people think I'm younger because I'm single. Or, maybe I'm more immature than I think. And, yes - twin boys or a boy and a girl. Just girls would be a little too frilly for me, but guess I can't be picky now either.
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