You Say It's Your Birthday
Yep, today I turned the BIG 35.
Where have the years gone? I remember listening to the song, "Glory Days" and not understanding how the days of school would fly by because they seemed so slow back when I was 12. Now time is pushing forward with a crushing force that would tear down the mightiest person who dared to defy it.
Another year and what have I done?
How did I get here?
I guess I've been bumming particularly on this birthday. It's the middle of my 30s. When I fill out forms, I can no longer check 18-34. Now it's 35-100. I'm still on the fence about kids. Maybe I was hoping to make more of dent in my writing career before I committed to a kid.
I don't know. Maybe I'm just a wuss about the whole mommy thing.
Today was also a little bummy for me because it was the first time I spent my birthday alone, without my husband. He's away on a biz trip, so I worked all day and didn't finish my job until now. Though I am very grateful for my many friends who stopped by and called and e-mailed to offer me birthday wishes. My friends are one of my accomplishments I'm most proud of. I really do get by with a little help from my friends. And I've been really blessed.
So, how am I going to end this day? Take a bath. Drink some Navan. And get read for my
WOW trip
Weekend of Writing with Karmela!!! We leave tomorrow afternoon. I am sooooo excited. This story is begging to be let out and I have NO excuses. Plus, Karm will kick my ass, if I screw around. Oh ... and then I can't forget the alcohol and coffee. :P
Where have the years gone? I remember listening to the song, "Glory Days" and not understanding how the days of school would fly by because they seemed so slow back when I was 12. Now time is pushing forward with a crushing force that would tear down the mightiest person who dared to defy it.
Another year and what have I done?
How did I get here?
I guess I've been bumming particularly on this birthday. It's the middle of my 30s. When I fill out forms, I can no longer check 18-34. Now it's 35-100. I'm still on the fence about kids. Maybe I was hoping to make more of dent in my writing career before I committed to a kid.
I don't know. Maybe I'm just a wuss about the whole mommy thing.
Today was also a little bummy for me because it was the first time I spent my birthday alone, without my husband. He's away on a biz trip, so I worked all day and didn't finish my job until now. Though I am very grateful for my many friends who stopped by and called and e-mailed to offer me birthday wishes. My friends are one of my accomplishments I'm most proud of. I really do get by with a little help from my friends. And I've been really blessed.
So, how am I going to end this day? Take a bath. Drink some Navan. And get read for my
WOW trip
Weekend of Writing with Karmela!!! We leave tomorrow afternoon. I am sooooo excited. This story is begging to be let out and I have NO excuses. Plus, Karm will kick my ass, if I screw around. Oh ... and then I can't forget the alcohol and coffee. :P
posted by J.T. Bock at 10:45 PM
8 Comments:
Hmm, Ok,...I called and SANG to you....sent you emails....LOL. You didn't say you were on your own today...
And yes, 35 hit me harder this year...and I'm not sure why...so...*hugs*
YOUR SISTERS LOVE YOU....and hey, check your email so we can treat you to lunch next week ;)
Hell....you know what I realized??? We're only 1/4th the way thru our lives....AND look what we've already accomplished!!!
*hugs*
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!
I hope you have a fantastic weekend and writes lots and lots!!
You're 35? You're sh**ten me, right? Welcome to the club, girlfriend. I hit 35 this past July and I'm...well...we'll talk about that later. ;-)
Have fun in the woods with Karm. Don't bring home any bears or poisonous snakes unless they shapeshift into gorgeous men.
I'm here to finally (and in writing) officially wish you a Happy Birthday!!!!!!! I know, I'm such a fucking slacker.
Thanks, Stacia, so much for the birthday greetings. It was so sweet and really made my day. I was on the floor when I heard you singing on my phone, but just cause it was so unexpected. Thanks for the encouraging words. It's always so easy to focus on what we haven't accomplished than what we have. That's why it's important to have good friends to remind you. :)
Thanks, Maya! The weekend was the best gift I had ever given to myself. :)
Hi Marcia, unfortunately no hot shapeshifters in sight. :P But I did get to write the sexy scene for my story and it was very hot. Can't wait to add even more detail.
So we're in the 35 Club, too. Glad to have some friends along for the bumpy ride. :)
Karm, you're not a slacker. Slightly demented, but definitely no slacker. And a bit on the late side ... but, again, no slacker. Oh, and weird breakfast habits. I'm sure there's a few other things I forgot but I'm running out of room. But, again, no slacker. :P
Thanks for the birthday wishes!!!!
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