34 is fine
As of Saturday, April 18, 2009, I am 34 goddamn years old.
I don’t know where the time went, but I’m pretty sure that I’ve been wasting it, frittering it, tossing it aside like so much cheap wrapping paper.
I’d like to say that ends today, that I’m going to cherish each mother fucking moment as it passes, but we all know that’s a lie. One I renew with regular fervency.
Still, at least I recognize my total lack of time recognition. Right? Maybe? Perhaps.
In any case, my birthday was swell. I dreaded it and prematurely mourned it and tried to stave it off and ignore it, but it just keeps bowling along, no matter what I do. So finally I just accepted it. And enjoyed it.
My first “Happy Birthday” of the day came from Lancelot, which is no surprise, really. Subsequent wishes came from friends and family and blog pals and they were lovely and made me feel entirely loved and not quite as old.
I opened presents from my mother in the morning (hello, diamond earrings), went out and about and got myself the new Bond DVD with a gift card from my coworkers, had an artery-clogging plate of chicken fingers for lunch, then went downtown to meet friends for an art-in-the-park sunny day. We browsed and chatted and our eyes were filled with pretty things. And then our bellies were filled with the yummy goodness of Mexican food. I was given earrings and books and chips and salsa and good company.
And in the evening I went home and had still more birthday calls and watched endless ours of Deadwood, and all was well.
And 34, so far, is fine.
Ending your day with Deadwood was the most perfect call.
Happy Belated!
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Happy Belated Birthday. I’m glad it was a good day!
Ah, 34. Twas a good age. Enjoy it, darlin’. Enjoy the hell out of it. xo
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Happy belated Birthday!! So far, so good..
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That sounds like a nearly perfect day. And that makes me happy.
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Birthday, Holla!
You work that shit. Work. It.
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Happy belated birthday! I agree: ending your day with Swearingen is awesome. That man was born to say cocksucker.
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Happy Belated Birthday! Im glad to hear it was a day spent in the company of friends and beautiful things (oh, and don’t think for one minute I don’t count chips and salsa as a beautiful thing
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Here’s to 34 being a year of growth and wisdom.. and a little time wasting thrown in for good measure. I personally think it’s good for the soul (says the 42 year old single girl with no kids).
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Happy Birthday G.
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Happy Belated Birthday!
Sounds like you had a great one…and man, you’re still SO young!!!!
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Happy belated birthday smirthday. I think after thirty-four it starts getting really difficult to remember how old you are when asked.
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You know, 34 was a good year for me, too! Happy Belated Birthday, darling. I hate the passing of time, too, but it’s easier when we spend it with friends.
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Gypsy,
Happy birthday. It’s great that you’re finding joy in life, after a troubled time.
I’ve belatedly, and slowly, begun to answer your interview questions. By all means drop by and leave a comment, or a follow up question or two. Or just give me some schtick.
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Warm Regards, HB8
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Happy Birthday! I reckon that 33 – 34 is when things started to sort themselves out for me. The last few years (I’m 37) have been the best of my life thus far. Wishing you the same!
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HAPPY HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY! (-:
Hey, they say 40 is the new 25 so does that make 34 the new 19? YIPPEE!
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We were born the same year, I think I’ve told you that. You share a birthday with my mother, I know I told you that last year, though.
I love Deadwood — have I ever told you that?
I love you — I KNOW I’ve told you that.
happy birthday, love.
xo
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Happy Birthday Gyspy. I’m glad to hear about your day. My last birthday sucked and i would have traded it for your day anytime.
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HAPPY (BELATED) BIRTHDAY!!!!
I’m sorry I’ve been a stranger, and I’m definitely gonna start coming by more often! I’m glad that you’re doing well xoxo
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Happy belated birthday, Gypsy. I’ll be hitting 34 myself come June 2nd. Good to know it’s not THAT awful. And Deadwood is awesome.
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