50 Sucks
After dinner last night, we went to a New Year’s Eve party at a friend’s home. They had a full dinner, although we didn’t have anything since we just finished this awesome dinner at Monet’s Table.
We saw some friends we hadn’t seen in a long time. It was great. I was a bit hesitant to go because I was afraid that it might turn into a birthday party instead of a New Year’s Eve party. I wasn’t sure what to expect. People ate, and then the host said that we were to go into the dining room where it was quieter.
We did. We sat down at the table, and before I knew it, they were bringing a cake out with a bunch of candles on it and singing “Happy Birthday”. I looked at Kent and said, “Oh my God! I don’t believe you did this!” I made a wish, blew out the candles, and we had some cake. It was actually really special and very touching.
Afterwards, they gave me my present, which of course had to be opened in front of everyone. I’m always afraid to open those sorts of gifts, but I figured it was probably safe since so many kids were there.
I opened it up, and this lollipop was in the wrapper! It simply said “50 Sucks”. A picture of it is at the left. This is probably one of those gifts that I’ll keep around for a long time because to me, it’s always going to remind me of that night with my friends.
Fifty isn’t such a bad thing when you have friends there to welcome you into this new period in your life. Thanks everyone! 
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Happy Happy Birthday to you!
What a nice surprise for you. I hope that was just the start of a wonderful, love filled, joyful year for you!
Smiles,
Michelle
Thanks everyone. I feel younger already. In fact, last night, I went to the gym again for the first time in almost a year! Last year was awful for many people, politically speaking.
I'm going to work hard at putting some time in for myself for a change. I can't control how our moron President will act in the coming year, but I can have some control on my life. So, I'm going to make the best of it. I'm going to get in shape, bulk those muscles and see if it will shape my attitude to be more positive (on one thing, I'm absolutely positive: BUSH = MORON).
At the very least, I can look forward to that hot jacuzzi after a hard workout! :-)
Age is an issue of mind over matter....
If you don't mind, it doesn't matter! :)
Hi Bill,
I am 51, and have to say that I am not real happy about it, (but then, consider the alternative)-
When I start to feel down about it, I think of all the great experiences that I have had over those MANY years, and all the wonderful people that I have met- and realize if I was magically back in my 20's, I would miss those friends, and I would be lacking in all those good (and ok, bad as well) experiences that make for such entertaining stories! While it is fun to look at beautiful and inexperienced youngsters, I guess all in all I wouldn't go back. (Hope I haven't offended anyone young)- Julie
hey guys
happy birthday to u,
look i'm 22yrs old and i feel old already, and i have a hard time because i'm turning 30 in 8 years (so close isn't it :P) any way i think it's like "Jon" said its all about how u feel about ur self so sheer up
bye
eman (female)
OH PLEASE! YOU'RE STILL YOUNG!!! Happy Birthday Uncle Bill! ;) *hug*
~jon
You are still young yet...and I say that as I am 42 myself...preparing myself for it. You're only as old as you feel by the way, it really is a state of mind. Happy Birthday again!!