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Posted by Katie on March 23, 2009


“Old” by Paul Simon

I celebrated my 31’st birthday last week.

Only a few very short years ago I would have counted a birthday a true success if it was celebrated with lots of friends and family, a few people I had never met before nor have seen since, prerequisite St. Patrick’s Day green on everyone invited to the party, lots of loud music and a smashing lot of Irish quality drinking.  I am being honest, here.  I did get to ride on a float in the Chicago South Side St. Patrick’s Day parade, you know?

This year was celebrated with a quiet evening out with Dave.  We had a wonderful preview of spring on my birthday.  And I couldn’t wait to spend a nice night out with my husband.

So, this is the 30’s, huh?  Celebrating good weather and a chance to talk with your spouse over a fancy dinner?  It’s pretty great actually.

I remember a few naysayers mentioning that in high school and college I should enjoy things while they lasted because “these are the best days of your life”.  Not so, my friends, not so.  The truth is that I am happier now than I ever remember being.  These days of being 30+ are pretty damn good so far.

9 Comments to Old

Jess
March 24, 2009

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!

And we are very happy that you are happy.

(Excellent song selection, too!)

Joe
March 24, 2009

Congratulations and Happy Birthday! You are either 7.8×1015 times older than the half-life of Astatine-213, or you are 6.9×10-9 times as old as the half-life of Uranium-238. Whichever makes you feel better.

Joe
March 24, 2009

Aw, your comments don’t allow superscript html tags. That should read 7.8×10^15 and 6.9×10^-9, respectively.

Katie
March 24, 2009

Uh? What? Science AND Math? As a birthday wish? Je ne comprends pas.

Since we speak entirely different languages, and I don’t quite know how to interpret a wish that references Uranium, I will assume that your comment is equal to the very highest compliment on Star Wars.

Why, thank you, Joe ;-)

Mrs. Pickles
March 24, 2009

I don’t quite know how to interpret a wish that references Uranium,

ROTFLOL! I apologize for the extreme nerdiness of my family. And I’m glad you had a good birthday. There’s something to be said for a quiet celebration nonetheless filled with glory.

The Resident Murloc
March 24, 2009

Hippo Birdy! =D

Amy
March 24, 2009

You’re not too old to play Mario Kart religiously for two weeks and then surprise your sister and brother-in-law by kicking our butts. You sneaky, sneaky woman. (P.S. You may have won this time, but I’m 27.)

Katie
March 24, 2009

No apologies needed Mrs. Pickles!

If Sweeney girls have a weakness, it would be for nerds.

Mom/Grandma B
March 25, 2009

I love the song! I can identify with most of it.

Paul Simon is from my generation, and I’ve always liked his music. Thanks for the link.

–Mama Nerd

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