Happy Birthday to Me!
Today's my birthday and I'm 36. I'm not even worried about telling you that. Yes, I'm hitting the dark side of 30, but that's OK with me because in my head I'm still about 28. Since I'm about eight years off, by the time I actually feel 36, I'll actually be 44 and that will be OK too because I'll still think, "Hey! I'm only in my mid-thirties!" I'll be so focused on that that I'll forget to be bummed because I'm actually in my forties. I may be a little bummed when I realize 36 is the dark side of the thirties, but it'll still be better than worrying about being 40 so I'll be happy. (Apologies to all you old farts out there. And I write that with all the love of a 28 year old.)
And that gal singing? I totally dance like her. That is probably the most embarrassing thing I can tell you on my birthday. So you see? When you can't do math and you dance like an 80s girl, 36 ain't so bad.
Happy, happy birthday to the best 36-(or 28, or 44, or whatever--you've confused me)-year-old I know. ;)
Posted by: Rocks in my Dryer | January 21, 2007 at 12:18 AM
Oooooh, happy bday, lady!! That video makes me wanna go watch 16 Candles!
And, ya know, I'll give you a whole dollar if you film yourself dancing around like the chick in the video and put it up on your blog.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!
Posted by: Chase | January 21, 2007 at 12:48 AM
Happy Birthday from one of the "OLD FARTS" out here in Bloggityland!
Posted by: His Singer | January 21, 2007 at 01:52 AM
Happy Birthday!!
Posted by: Jill | January 21, 2007 at 02:05 AM
Happy Birthday! Have a great day
Posted by: Linds | January 21, 2007 at 02:15 AM
Many happy returns of the day of thy birth
May joy and gladness be given
And may the dear Savior prepare you on earth
For a more glorious birthday in Heaven
Posted by: Clemntine | January 21, 2007 at 02:17 AM
Happy Birthday to you!
Posted by: Liza | January 21, 2007 at 02:21 AM
Happy Birthday from an older one thatn you :-)
Posted by: EaglesWings | January 21, 2007 at 07:12 AM
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Shannon in Arizona | January 21, 2007 at 07:26 AM
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday, dear Chilihead
Happy Birthday to you!
Hope it's wonderful!
Posted by: Katrina | January 21, 2007 at 07:42 AM
Happy, Happy Birthday, sweet and crazy friend. You don't look more than 28 anyway, and it IS all about how we look, don'tcha' know!
Have a lovely cold day. This certainly qualifies as a good reason for a hot toddy of some sort to celebrate.
Age is just a number and no more. The important thing is not staying in the same place regardless of your age. Continue growing and changing, and you'll remain ageless.
Posted by: peach | January 21, 2007 at 08:01 AM
Happy Birthday, Chili! May today be better than your wildest dreams.
Don't worry--the dark side of 40 ain't so bad.
Neither is the dark side of 50...
Posted by: mom2fur | January 21, 2007 at 08:02 AM
Happy "28th" Birthday! I hope it's the best one yet!
Posted by: Beth F. | January 21, 2007 at 08:03 AM
I'm with Chase, we need a video. Because embarassing yourself is what birthdays are all about.
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: jeana | January 21, 2007 at 08:08 AM
Happy birthday to you!
Posted by: Beck | January 21, 2007 at 08:12 AM
Welcome to the club! My 36th was Jauary 10th. Love the just after Chrismas B-Day. Whatever you didn't get then you get now, or it is now on clearance. Have a great day.
Posted by: motomom | January 21, 2007 at 08:23 AM
Happy birthday from someone else on the dark side of 30! Loved the video! I'll match Chase's dollar for the Chili version of that video.
Posted by: Brad | January 21, 2007 at 08:23 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Mrs. Chilihead!
Hope your special day is wonderful!
Posted by: boomama | January 21, 2007 at 08:47 AM
Have a great day!
Posted by: green3 | January 21, 2007 at 09:12 AM
Happy Birthday! Today is my mom's birthday too! She is 65!!! So just be thankful you are far from that right :) Hope today is a good one for you!
Posted by: Crissybug | January 21, 2007 at 09:13 AM
Happy Birthday girl, welcome to the 36 club it was about time you showed up ;)) Here's to many many more.
Posted by: Laurel Wreath | January 21, 2007 at 09:31 AM
HAP-PY HAP-PY BIRTHDAY!!
As someone, well, closer to 44 than you - I dance like that too (is there a better way, I think not).
I can tell you though, that your math works. I feel 34. Totally. I mean, oh my gosh!
Have a super day CHili!!!
Posted by: kelli | January 21, 2007 at 09:48 AM
Today is your birthday! Na,na,na,na-na! It's my birthday, too...no...wait. Scratch that last part. Big mwah! Happy birthday Friend.
Posted by: Everyday Mommy | January 21, 2007 at 10:06 AM
Happy Birthday! Eat lots of junk food... you deserve it!
Posted by: Mommy, the Human Napkin | January 21, 2007 at 10:11 AM
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Nancy | January 21, 2007 at 10:40 AM