Upon turning 30 on my 30th birthday
On my 30th birthday this year, I turned 30.
It's true. 30 years ago I came into this world the son of a woman who was younger than 30. In itself, this mere fact is enough to make me pause and take stock in my existence on this planet. If I was my mom, I'd have a 9-year-old today. Luckily, I have had enough experiences to fully evaluate this "monumental" occurance. Here are some observations.
I like to think that I'm smart enough to fully appreciate all of the advice and commentary that has been given to me by the over 30 set. Quotes such as, "it's only a number," "you're only as old as you feel," and "my 30s were some of the best years of my life" have not gone unappreciated. I know that my "over 30" friends are right.
I completely understand this sage advice, yet one fact remains. I'm 30. 30 is old. Now, before you get all worked up and try to convince me that it's not because you're older than 30, please understand that 30 is old. Starting last Tuesday, all of my stories now begin with, "when I was in my twenties" instead of, "when I was in college."
I still believe that by 30, people have wives, mortgages, dogs and children. I have an iPod, a snowboard and an insecure future.
After 3 days of perspective, I've realized that I'm not dying, nor I am I that old. I foresee a continued future of my international lifestyle and the opportunity to continue to grow. I also know that the best is yet to come. 20 years from now, I'll turn 50 and I'll look back at this post with nostalgia and I'll realize the naviety of my youth.
For now, I'm 30.
jc
It's true. 30 years ago I came into this world the son of a woman who was younger than 30. In itself, this mere fact is enough to make me pause and take stock in my existence on this planet. If I was my mom, I'd have a 9-year-old today. Luckily, I have had enough experiences to fully evaluate this "monumental" occurance. Here are some observations.
I like to think that I'm smart enough to fully appreciate all of the advice and commentary that has been given to me by the over 30 set. Quotes such as, "it's only a number," "you're only as old as you feel," and "my 30s were some of the best years of my life" have not gone unappreciated. I know that my "over 30" friends are right.
I completely understand this sage advice, yet one fact remains. I'm 30. 30 is old. Now, before you get all worked up and try to convince me that it's not because you're older than 30, please understand that 30 is old. Starting last Tuesday, all of my stories now begin with, "when I was in my twenties" instead of, "when I was in college."
I still believe that by 30, people have wives, mortgages, dogs and children. I have an iPod, a snowboard and an insecure future.
After 3 days of perspective, I've realized that I'm not dying, nor I am I that old. I foresee a continued future of my international lifestyle and the opportunity to continue to grow. I also know that the best is yet to come. 20 years from now, I'll turn 50 and I'll look back at this post with nostalgia and I'll realize the naviety of my youth.
For now, I'm 30.
jc
posted by jc at 11:58 PM
5 Comments:
Happy Birthday Jason. Can't think of anything particularly profound to say on this auspicious occasion other than: stop your pissing and moaning, some of us are 34!!!
I didn't know it was a "special" birthday!
To Rick: Thanks for reading my blog....I thought only my punk students visited.
To Dr. A: Aren't all birthdays special? Especially at your age? ;)
Happy Belated Belated Birthday Jason!!!!!! Sorry it's so late. I didn't know how else to try and contact you. ^_^ Anywho, how's life been?! I need your email still...my mom keeps forgetting to ask Debbie for it. Mine is Kuro_Jashin@hotmail.com
Happy 30th! (if you're feeling down about it, look at all that you have accomplished in such a short amount of time. It's admirable.)
Anywho! Love ya!
Your cousin,
~*Brianne*~
Hey Jason
We mere mortals from down under in Tassie read your blog. God knows why but we do. Never left a message but this time we have.
Hope the birthday was OK.
Hope Seoul is Fab !
Nina and Warren and William
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