Wednesday, December 18, 2013

It's My Birthday Again... dammit.


So it's my birthday. Big Whoop. Just so you know, it's the last one I will be acknowledging.... ever.

Last night I checked my ticket for the HUGE Mega Millions drawing. Really, it's my birthday, ya think fate or destiny would show a little love. NO. That bitch karma showed up again and not the good bitch either

I share this birthday with Keith Richards. While he is somewhat older than me, I hope I wear my age a little better than he does. I also share it with Brad Pitt. He definitely shows his age better than I do mine.

It's been a wild year. They say you can't teach an old dogs new tricks, but let me just say... woof. If this year has taught me anything, it is to just DO IT. Sometimes shit works out, sometimes it doesn't, but trying something is a whole lot more interesting than just thinking about it.

They say the only regrets you really ever have are not for things you did, but rather for things you didn't do. Screw that. Youth may be gone, but being youthful never is. Or being old and acting like an idiot. Whatever. I plan to enjoy every minute, even today when I have to hear everyone in my family call and sing "Happy Birthday," and trust me that ain't pretty. It's a running joke as to which one of us has the worst voice.

So the day has already begun with wishes from  the crazies who are up way too early, and a phone call from the Drum Mama, reminding me for the next three months I'm older than her. Bite me.

In the end, it's all a memory to tuck away, pulling it out when a day goes bad. Just like family and friends, both old and new, certain things you cherish.

And that is one thing you learn with age.

Thanks guys.

14 comments:

  1. Ahhh yes....three months & 2 days of being the younger younger Ninja Rocker....
    Fun times growing old together ..........
    Happy Birthday Kat.. xo

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  2. This was a great year for you Kat! Looking forward to what's ahead for you in the year to come! Happy Birthday!

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    1. thanks so much Jim. Glad we are on the ride together.

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  3. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  4. Happy Birthday! You don't have to acknowledge them anymore, but keep posting ;) Thanks for all you share, have a great day!

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    1. Thanks so much Sean, appreciate you stopping by.

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  5. thanks for sharing some of those birthdays with me.its been an interesting journey,keep reaching for your stars<3

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  6. Happy Birthday, Kat! Enjoy the journey. You've still a long way to go you young whippersnapper! :)

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    1. Thanks Rich, luckily you're as young as you feel, and I feel like a kid. Until I move and hear every bone in my body creak.

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  7. And exactly who are these crazies you were talking about? Nope, don't answer that. Hope it was a great day.

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  8. um, wait. did I say crazies? what I mean to say was those go-getters who rise before the sun to get a jump on the day. better? crazy ass people.

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