So, as much as I talk about how I feel a little mature for my age, my birthday reminded me that I’m going to hold on dearly to my youth… I never wanted to rush to grow up, but I never intended on forcing myself to act younger when it doesn’t come naturally to me… I just am the way I am… When my birthday came this year, I realized, WOW, it really isn’t as exciting as it used to be. Of course the partying was exciting, and you can ask Nicole about that, but as far as sitting down with the family for supper, it felt like any other day. I remember when I was younger, I used to be obsessed with pink, (gr.8 or so) and for my birthday I got a pink hat, shirt, and pink camo capris. It was such a huge deal to me. This year I took the time to read the cards that I receieved and really look at what each person put into their writing, or picking out a certain card. For instance, I totally bawled when I read my Mom’s card, just because it was so thoughtful. And my boyfriend’s card, was short and hillarious, kinda like him. HAHAHA. 
Anyways, Birthdays are great, I love being 18 now, I just realized that I should be cherishing everyday like it was my birthday, be thankful for being on earth one more day, instead of waiting on one day to celebrate. I’m going to start celebrating my birth everyday, because life is good! I encourage you to do the same. —-jo .xx.oo.
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May 6, 2008 at 2:45 pm
crogerswo
lol does this mean u get cards and stuff every day? jk. I agree tho. I’ve been gone 4 my birthday every year 4 six years cuz I’m at band camp 4 it but we always do it the month before on June 25th. This year my mom said we wern’t doing anything 4 my birthday because I’m too big for that… Since when? I’m excited to be 19 because I’m moving out the summer of my 19th birthday to residence so… Yea I don’t know if one day older is such a big deal if you’ve done nothing with that day. Celebrating the things you do and life in general is good
May 6, 2008 at 2:51 pm
cluckhardtwo
First off funny comment about Jay ahha. That is so true. Your mom is so cute she would make you cry.
I think that this look on birthdays is such a positive way of living. Why should only one day be the day to celebrate who you are and when you came into this world. Everyday like you said should be cherished and should be celebrated because some of us just are not as lucky. Live each day to the fullest that is what this life is all about.
It is amazing how as you get older you find yourself kind of stuck in the future but also in the past. We all change and I think as you have changed you have learned to hold on to the things from the past while embracing the new things of the future. It is something that is hard to do but I really believe that you have found a fullfilling balance between the too.
Like you said it is just another birthday. Another year to make memories and another year to life each day. Everyday is about family and friends. Everyday is about laughing until yuor tummy hurts and giving all you have. Everyday is about your life the day you were born.