Birthday Bonanza
Yesterday was my 29th birthday. I cannot believe that I'm already 29 - it seems like just yesterday I was celebrating my 21st birthday in concert with Brian Potter's housewarming party. But incredibly, that was eight years ago! Birthdays have taken a new meaning with age. No more are they something I inherntly looked forward to as a step towards manhood, but more of a reminder of how quickly life progresses.
So, with only one year left in my 20s, I decided to start it off right. Thankfully, my friend Dave helped set up a get-together at Bailey's Pub at the Ballston Common Mall in Arlington. I'd only been there once before, so it was nice to go somewhere I don't frequest. I had a few beers, some good food, and good company in the form of a few guys from the Wolves hockey team, as well as my friend Frank. I was there from 7:30-10 and it seemed like the time just flew by. Anyway, it was a very good time, but the absence of one person in particular tempered how good the party could have been. Unfortunately, the one person who I wished was there most of all was not able to attend.
Regardless, I wanted to have a good time. Just getting out and doing something felt really good, although I did have to both work and go to class on my birthday - which leads me to a thought: we should push the government to pass a law that requires you not to work (but still get paid) on your birthday. Wouldn't help my brother (Jan. 1st), but sure would help me!
So, I'm a year older, and a year closer to 30. I am tempted to look back on the last 29 years and sort of critique where I am now, but I think I'll save that for next year when I'm 30 and things have settled down a little more. Right now I don't have any idea where I will be in a year's time - personally or professionally.
Oh, and I got a funny The Office card from Frank, some organic cupcakes from Alicia (that were quite good, despite the organicness), a golf bag from Martha, a Wii game from my parents, and some new goalie pads from myself.