May 12, 2005

The Big 25

In order to shamelessly advertise, my birthday is coming up on May 22nd. Before you get too excited, you should realize that I am going to be partaking in several graduation events because both sisters are graduating.

I think the best birthday I ever had was still my 18th birthday. I graduated on my 18th birthday, so I had a pretty lenient reception. I pretty much told everyone that anyone who wanted to come could. And they did. And it was excellent. All the fam was there, and all my friends showed up. Later, we decided it would be a great idea to burn the brush pile, so we had a huge bonfire. We brought out Dad's guitar and a couple guys played, and a bunch of us sang. After everybody left, my best friend and I went to Grand Forks for Perkins, but it was closed, so we drove around for hours and hung out at Wal-mart until it opened. It was awesome.

This birthday should be pretty all right. I mean, it would take some doing to be worse than last year, which I spent on my couch because I'd just gotten out of the hospital. Even that was made pretty fun by some kind friends who brought me things like Yatzee and homemade food, and Duplos. I mean, legos and duplos are the best things ever, let's be honest, and Yatzee is a close second. And to be fair, I did get to do a little partying the weekend before, so that was cool.

I am planning to make some plans for the afternoon after my sister's award reception and after the rents have safely left town. On the whole, it should be kinda fun. I'm a little freaked out about turning 25. I mean, I've been saying I'm 25 since around March because that's how I get used to it, but I'm not sure I want to really be 25. It's not that I feel old, it's just that, well, it's not 22, you know?

So, kids, here are the questions: 1) What was your best birthday ever? (Or what would your dream birthday be?) and 2) Do you feel like you're old?

Posted by LoWriter at May 12, 2005 03:40 PM
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I feel old and all my birthdays sucked ass because nobody ever came because it's around Thanksgiving. I actually can only remember one birthday party (that was mine and not someone else's) and it wasn't all that great - probably wasn't even on my own b'day because everybody's all too 'busy' to even hang out with you that night because they need to pack to go home, or they are already home, or they aren't going to drive back early to celebrate with you because they are too 'busy'... but I'm not bitter, not bitter at all...

Posted by: 10lees at May 12, 2005 05:08 PM

can my favorite birthday be someone else's birthday? i organized a "surprise party" for Hans' 25th, and it turned out to be pretty kick ass. tons of people, tons of booze, all night partying and the deflowering of hans' childhood bed. what a great way to meet the family!

Posted by: Dr. Gonzo at May 12, 2005 05:18 PM

oh, and no, i dont feel old. lo is the only person i know in my friend group who is younger than me. :o)

Posted by: Dr. Gonzo at May 12, 2005 05:19 PM

The poor bed, will it ever be the same??

Posted by: 10lees at May 12, 2005 07:15 PM

My 21st birthday was pretty cool... not just for the drinking, but because it went on for 3 days or something... Had the official "do it up in downtown Minneapolis," then the next night, some friends threw me a party, and on the 3rd night, 5 of my friends and I had tickets to a concert at First Ave.

Lots of silly friend time. And we were all too inebriated to get sick of each other -- so we had that goin' for us.

Yes, I feel old... or rather, I don't feel old, but apparently, I AM old. Feeling like I'm younger, then remembering that I'm older... that makes me feel old. Does that make any sense?

25... HA! You've got all the time in the world, Lo... take it from this old battle axe... ;)

Posted by: Mardou at May 12, 2005 08:03 PM

My best birthday may have been my 18th. I was in Costa Rica, Miami, and at home all on that day. Also, back in yesteryear, i felt like I had a better handle on things then I do know.

As, yes, I do feel f-ing old. I'm only a month behind you.

- Big Dee

Posted by: Big Dee at May 20, 2005 06:12 PM