Happy Birthday to me :)

I am 32 years old today.
And I am feeling every one of those years.

Now I can get all maudlin and start talking about my regrets and fondest memories, but isn't that the point of this blog already? HAAAA

Ok, onto today's topic. I've got a busy day ahead of me and don't want this hanging over my head.

Day 16 (my birthday): Something that you miss.

Now, what was that about not getting all maudlin today?

Well since it is my birthday, this is going to be birthday related.

I miss birthday parties.
When I was a kid (through high school actually), I would have these awesome birthday parties. Like my parents went out of their way to make it feel incredibly special.

One year my parents hired a magician-clown! As terrifying as that sounds, it was awesome, plus I'm a sucker for a good magic trick. Another year I had a movie marathon with my friends. A few years there I also had slumber parties. And one year, even a pool party (ah, the benefits of growing up in Miami).

So yeah, for the majority of my childhood, I had awesome parties.

Now there were times in between there that we'd go on trips instead. I've lost count how many birthdays were spent in Disney World. And after 19, my family and I would mostly just take trips or visit museums.

Now, these past 4 years, I've mostly just stayed home.
I take a week off work, use all my PTO, and just... stay home.

Sure there is cake and presents. But it's not the same as having a party.

But you know what? I enjoyed my parties as a kid, but I am also enjoying the quiet time at home.

Like I said, I'm feeling every one of my 32 years.
And here's to hoping that 32 is a good one.


(also, I SHARE A BIRTHDAY WITH LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA!!!)



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