They say it's your birthday...
I'm 26.
You know that didn't really hit me until I looked at my MySpace page and saw my age had changed. I am a dork...
It's just a number, right? I only reacted because that is what people expect you to do. "Only 4 more years till 30." Ok. Thanks.
Big deal though. Just because I am an age doesn't mean I have to be that age. And I'm not talking that I'll be "26" forever. I'm talking I'll feel "26" forever. An eternal young at heart that I hope that stays eternal...
My mother asked me if 26 felt any different that 25. I said it felt the same but that I was ok with that. I like who I've become. And apparently so do my parents. They wrote so in my card.
Just like every good story, it started a bit slow. Throwing in some sad bittersweet moments for effect but the good parts began to emerge as the day built. One on top of the other just like a perfectly constructed Lego house. Almost over-whelming at times but necessary to continue.
I blew out my candles and thought hard about my wish. Hopefully it comes true. We'll see. I didn't ask for much maybe just direction to where this story will go next...
I couldn't have wished for a more perfect day. Everyone who means the world to me I saw. And I even had a few surprises I never would have expected. So thank you to everyone who sent me birthday wishes and sang birthday songs. And did things you didn't have to do to make me feel special. You're kindness could never go unnoticed and it couldn't mean more...
SONG OF THE DAY: Ice Cube - It Was A Good Day
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These sort of things are why I love my friends...
















