Happy Birthday
Today is my birthday, and I am not so thrilled about it. I have to work this weekend and it is raining and well I just don't want anymore birthdays. Sure I know the options are worse and I do appreciate my life but the number.....hurts. Yes I know the expression, age is only a number but have you ever noticed the people saying it are always younger? What do they know? I don't "feel" my age in my head, my mind. But the body..well yes it does a lot of times. It was hard enough turning 50 last year, but being 50 isn't as bad as being IN your 50's....
I tried to write myself a poem but I only got two verses and it was lame so I am recycling the one I wrote last year, most of you weren't around then so it will be new... I just made a couple of changes.
It is finally here.
Been a long wait,
It took a whole year.
Do I feel different?
I don't I admit.
Maybe now my mind settles,
Stops thinking all shit.
Stops worrying about age,
It's only a number.
Going on as usual,
And awakes from its slumber.
I am glad the day got here,
Been dreading it for so long.
But it's just another date,
I can now be strong.
And I'm getting the knack.
Now on to
Look out - Laura's
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Happy birthday!!! Sorry you have to work. I usually try to take a vacation day on my bday. Maybe you can come down with a sudden pretend case of nausea...
agree one million percent! My mental age and my chronological age are two very different things, but at times i feel my behavior may now be viewed as inappropriate, or better yet, crazy!And my body does not always want to cooperate with my heads plans! Hang in ther, Laura. Your spirit comes through loud and clear in all your postings and writings, and that is timeless. Happy day, regardless of what you may be celebrating!
51 is the new 30, cheers, vodka!
Funny poem :)
Happy Birthday Birthday buddy!!!!! I feel the need to apologize to the world, and especially you today, because apparently I drank all the vodka on Planet Earth last night. And pretty much want to die right now.
I LOVE your poem, if not your attitude about your birthday! I turned 42 this year, but I have been forgetting my age (truly) since I was about 25. Keep in mind that 51 rounds to 50, maybe that'll help.
And, I'm not saying this to make you feel bad, just another perspective:
I still think, talk and act like I'm about 15, according to most people. According to my doctors, physically I am about 65-70 years old because of all my medical shit. So I guess 42 falls right in the middle of all that!
Come on, enjoy your day, even with the crappy weather we've got!
I wish you had a day off
and sunshine
but forget about the number
you're looking damn fine!
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Happy Birthday. Enjoy to the fullest!
Happy Birthday to a SITS sister....Love your blog and gonna start following your posts! hope you stop by and say 'hey' when you're off work. Hope the sun starts to shine in your neck of the woods! Roz (aka bella)
Happy Happy!
Have a martini birthday and you will forget those numbers!
I saw your comment over at Wrestling with Retirement that today is your birthday! Happy Birthday!
Plus, vodka is my favorite, so I had to come see what you were all about!
Cheers!
Happy Birthday!! Don't look at is as getting older, just more experienced!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! No "Age-number" sentiments, no cheese or wine metaphores, just have a great day!
Happy Birthday!
Age is purely a state of mind and since your mind is young..... I would go with that. And, no, I'm not younger. Oh balls! I'm 50 too!
-->Happy birthday!
My husband is 41 and I told him he was "almost 50" which seemed "So Old" to me. He was NOT amused. Remind of all this when I get there so I can slap my own face. ha!
~deb
www.WebSavyMom.com
Great poem and have a HAPPY day! :)
**HAPPY BIRTHDAY** to you!!! Love the poem and whether it helps or not you will never be as old as me!!! From one (older) October baby to another.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Yes, the numbers suck...but the memories, that makes you smile, right?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAURA! Have a wonderful day. Don't forget, you're only as old as the man you ''feel'' *ha ha*
Mon xx
Hey, the poem still fits! Be happy for that!
Have a fantastic birthday!!
Happy Birthday! Love the poem, too! Please tell me you didn't have to make your own birthday cake!?
Happy Birthday!!!!! Great poem, and I love the birthday cake in the puddle pic!!
HAPPY (belated) BIRTHDAY!!
Like Mr. C said - 50 is the new 30! ;)
Sorry you had to work - hopefully you'll get to do something fun to make up for it! :)
Happy belated Birthday! Hope that you have had a great week-end, sorry that you had to work though!
If 50 is the new 30, then I really shouldn't be here!
Love and best wishes! Hope that you get everything that you wish for!
Oh, yesterday was your birthday.
HAPPY belated BIRTHDAY!!!
I loved the pic in the rain!
I wish you, your life be crowded with unexpected joyes.
50. isn't big deal !Believe me.
Hope you have had a great time.
hugs hugs
Happy belated Birthday!! Don't like rain..but I do believe you've built up so much wisdom & knowledge by 50..Cheers girlfriend, 50 is the new 30:)
Happy Birthday a day late. Yeah, the numbers suck but the alternative is no good either. After 50 they seem to go a little quicker,too.....enjoy it while you can!
Well Happy Birthday!
I'm really playing catch up this week! Happy birthday! And I disagree, I think the ones are better than the round numbers. 51 seems younger than 50 for some reason. I remember I was appalled at turning 30 but 31 seemed ok. :)
I hope you did something scandalous.
Hope you had a great birthday - sorry you had to work though. Big hugs! :o)
Happy Birthday VL, my libra/sorpio cuspian sister. Hope you enjoyed your day in spite of the number. I think you enjoys your days mostly as you seem to be made for that. Take care. Hope you will keep your home as warm as your heart. Maybe one day the size of your home will match your heart. Imagine that.
I remember turning 50 and it was "mind bogling". I kept saying to myself, "I can't believe a half a century has past"....... Happy "b" day.
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