Thirtysomething

Well, it’s finally here.

I’m thirty.

Happy Birthday to me!

Hmm.

Don’t feel any different. Don’t feel like I’m any more of an adult than I was yesterday. Haven’t noticed any gray hairs or crows feet at the corner of my eyes. My bladder is still functioning ok, and I haven’t noticed any liver spots.

Seems like business as usual.

Remember that show ‘Thirtysomething’? I remember watching that show when I was a kid and thinking, “Wow, that’s how adults live. They’re so responsible, so mature. I want to be like that someday.” Well, I didn’t think all of that. But still, the people on that show were OLD. REALLY OLD.

…and here I am. 30.

Does that make me old? Do people see me as old? What have I done with the past 30 years of my life? Are there a lot of things that I thought I’d accomplish by now that I haven’t?

So many questions, and all I can think about is how great the season finale of ‘LOST’ was yesterday. *wink*

Even though I haven’t done everything that I had outlined in my 8th grade paper predicting my future (I still have time to become a world famous fashion designer), I think I’ve led a full life up until now. I was raised by two wonderful people, who unfortunately I had appreciated a little late in life. I have two amazing sisters who I admire. I’ve met and married my soulmate, and even though he may love his projector more than me, he’s stuck with me for life. I will never feel unloved because of the family and friends that surround me, supporting me and being there for me whenever I need them. I’ve got a job that drives me crazy, but hey, it’s a job.

I’d love to say that I’ve lived with no regrets, but I’m the type of person that wishes she could live moments over again, to make things better. But even though I may want to go back in time to fix the past, I know that I’ve learned from my mistakes, I’ve learned from my experiences with others. They’ve made me who I am today.

Wow. Look at me.

I’m like an old lady that starts talking about the past that just won’t shut up.

Geez, I *AM* old.

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37 Comments

2005-05-27 02:09:13

Wally says

happy bday Christine!

you’re not old, because i’m older than you. well, maybe i feel that way cause i’m a guy. oh well, happy bday Yano! =) when the time comes, Dave and I will celebrate menupause with you!

yer pal always, Wally

 
2005-05-27 02:11:38

Lea says

Christine Happy Birthday!!! No idea you turned 30 - you still look so youthful!

 
2005-05-27 05:39:01

Pridey says

Happy Birthday Christine! 30 is just a number! Enjoy your 30’s they can be the best years of your life! :)

 
2005-05-27 07:39:59

LeeN says

Happy Birthday Christine! Stop complaining, 30 ain’t bad. I’m older, you should listen to me. =)

Have a good day!

 
2005-05-27 07:48:59

bumblebootie says

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LADY!
i love you! *mmmmuwah*

 
2005-05-27 07:51:39

Shannon says

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTINE!!!! Bigg Huggzzz.. See you tonite

 
2005-05-27 08:13:46

thaihoney says

hee hee! welcome to the dirty thirties, old lady!

*HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!*

 
2005-05-27 08:28:55

soo says

Happy birthday, Christine. I hope you have a great day!

 
2005-05-27 08:44:52

Master Foley says

Happy B-Day Yano
hope it’s a good one and the Depends are on their way

 
2005-05-27 09:14:38

Old School Jerry says

Happy Birthday you little nut! Welcome to my glorious decade!!!!

 
2005-05-27 09:31:16

s* says

happy birthday! :)

 
2005-05-27 09:38:59

noelle says

Happy birthday! I’ve been waiting for you to start catching up — so good to have you in the 30-something set! Have a great one and live it up. Hope they take you out for a liquid lunch today at work. :)

 
2005-05-27 09:52:10

DK says

Happy Birthday ex-roomie! You still look amazing for being 30, don’t you worry one bit. As evidenced by your website, you and Dave enjoy life like children, and I admire you both for that.

“”Most people say that as you get old, you have to give up things. I think you get old because you give up things.”
– Theodore F. Green

 
2005-05-27 10:41:08

manny fanny says

happy birthday christini weini!!!! You’re finally in the thirty club!!! whohoo….. see you tonight…

 
2005-05-27 12:15:24

Tara says

Happy Birthday Yano!! Welcome to the thirty and over club,, it’s really not so bad here. Enjoy your party tonight!!

 
2005-05-27 13:16:15

Mike says

Happy Birthday, Adingcrunch! Hope you’re having a great day! See you at the partay!

 
2005-05-27 14:45:28

April says

Live it up today, Yano - Happy Big 3-0 :)

 
2005-05-27 15:16:33

Melinda says

Happy B’day Miss Yano!

Don’t sweat your age. Take it from this 40 something person, you’re still a baby!

Hope you have fun with whatever you decide to do.

 
2005-05-27 15:48:26

David Thornton says

Happy birthday! I hope the day treated you wonderfully :)

 
2005-05-27 16:09:58

DeniseB says

Happy Birthday. Hope it was great. And take it from this soon to be 50 (YIKES) year old, it’s only a number.

 
2005-05-27 16:21:36

Luna says

Happy B-day, fellow May baby.

 
2005-05-27 16:37:48

Sue says

Happy Birthday Christine. Hope it is a great one for you.

 
2005-05-27 16:53:25

Denizzy says

An old lady that starts talking about the past that just won’t shut up, huh. Hmmm…Who could you be talking about? :P
Have a happy!! Enjoy your thirties, thirties are great. It goes all down hill from there. No, I’m kidding. Sorta. :P
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

 
2005-05-27 16:55:38

carla says

wow christine! i didn’t know you were going to be 30! anyway, happy birthday!! [insert witty over-the-hill joke here].

 
2005-05-27 17:30:06

Trisha says

Happy Birthday, Christine. Have a good done!

 
2005-05-27 18:20:36

suki says

happy birthday !!!! :)

 
2005-05-27 18:48:37

Marky Mark says

Happy Burday!! Sorry, I’m a little nervous to check blogs at work for fear of being caught and extradited so I will probably see you before you read this!! I will see you in an hour or so!!

 
2005-05-27 20:10:03

Erina says

Happy Birthday! Lots of love!

 
2005-05-27 21:04:50

Karl says

As most everyone else said, Happy Birthday!!! 30 isn’t that much different. Been there, done that. Enjoy!

 
2005-05-27 21:09:54

chattykathy says

I already wished you happy birthday on your cell, but I wanted to wish you happy birthday on here, too. Happy 30th, Yano! Welcome to the club! :D

 
2005-05-28 02:09:48

sonia/SusanL says

Happy Birthday Christine! 30 is the new 22 or whatever. You still have a ways to go to even begin feeling old. Live it up with a long weekend to party!

 
2005-05-28 02:10:04

sonia/SusanL says

Happy Birthday Christine! 30 is the new 22 or whatever. You still have a ways to go to even begin feeling old. Live it up with a long weekend to party!

 
2005-05-28 22:15:45

Lara says

Happy belated birthday hun! I wish I was there to celebrate with you.

 
2005-05-29 00:27:52

la chica alta says

Happy belated Christine! :)

 
2005-05-29 03:27:28

denden says

happy big 3-0 Christine!

 
2005-05-31 09:46:53

Mona says

I’m right there behind ya. Have a save trip.

Happy Belated Birthday!

 
2005-05-31 13:29:38

chris says

if you’re old, then life expectancies must be like 8. Happy Belated. :)

 

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