You Say It's Your Birthday?

... It's my birthday too! Well, okay, it's tomorrow (shoutout to Meg, my b-day sharing buddy!). Whereupon I will officially enter the last year of my '20s. And, like, OMG! How is it that I've gotten to be 29 and still feel like a dumb bumbling kid sometimes? I feel ridiculous to label myself a "woman" because to me, women are pulled-together. They've got direction, they're getting things done, they're self-assured, they're mature. I, on the other hand, have no idea what I'm doing half the time, can get lost turning a corner (I'm serious, y'all) and think toilet humor is funny. That doesn't sound like any "woman" I envision. I'm an adult in that I can legally drink, vote, and order things off the TV (you know, because "you must be 18 to call"). But in my mind, it pretty much stops there. Even though no one considers me a kid any more, and I've even got kids of my own to screw up raise, I don't feel like I imagine a 29-year-old should feel. It's like I'm walking in boots that are too big for me, ya dig?

So when will I ever feel grown up? Will I hit some magical age - say, 30 maybe - where I think I'm right where I should be? Or does that only happen to the rare and lucky few whose lives have, in fact, gone exactly as planned?

I do know one thing, speaking of plans: I'm gonna do my best to make my 29th year the most awesome year EVER. Because sadly, for numerous reasons I won't bore you with here, my 28th year has been the worst of my life. And I'm sick of it. So as soon as I pop this baby boy out (send labor vibes!), I'm on a mission to fulfill the name of my blog once and for all and stop the terrifying descent into full-time frumpiness. I'm bringing sexy back, for real. Just you watch.

You need inspiration? Allow me.

I promise.



But first ... birthday cake.



Comments

  1. Happy, happy Birthday! I don't know if I know anyone that feels like an "adult" but if you ever do, let me know! I hope 29 is an awesome year for you!!!!!

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  2. Hi. Stopping by from SITS. Happy Saturday Sharefest & Happy Birthday.

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  3. Okay, you're only 29 - why are fighting off frumpiness? I saw your blog title on the SITS page and thought you must be over 60 and have bunyons on your feet ;-)

    Happy Birthday by the way! Live it up and party like it's 1999! You can eat double the cake since you're eating for two!

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  4. I'm going to be 33 *sighs* in March & I still don't feel like a woman either! Have a great birthday & wish I was there to spend it with you!!!! Love you loads!

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  5. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

    I'm jealous of your cake! It looks amazing!

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  6. Hmmm some people don't realize that frumpniess starts with inattention then it is a DOWNHILL SLIDE. It is to be battled at all costs starting young. Baybay, may you never feel like an adult, mature and settled. May you always feel like changing, growing, learning, reaching forward, and for sure always think toilet humor is funny, and may you always be yourself forever and ever. May you feel comfortable in your skin but never feel OLD. I am %&$ years old - what? You thought I was going to tell? HA! "A woman who will tell her age will tell anything" (Joan Collins). Anyway, hubby and I are older enough than you to let you know that from this end? Maturity and farting jokes don't mix - so always chose farting jokes. It will keep you young and your marriage hot - 'cause LAUGHTER is where it's all at.

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  7. oh god, I'm 41 -- now THAT'S frumpy, girl!

    enjoy your socks off...

    Happy SITS Saturday Sharefest

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  8. Happy Birthday! You are still SO young! Enjoy it!

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  9. I keep telling you, and I mean it, the 30s are the best!

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  10. I never felt like a grown-up until I had to watch my F-I-L pass away. Something about the death of a dear loved one makes you grow up more than you want to.

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  11. Happy Birthday!!

    I don't think I'll ever act like a grown up. It's just too boring.

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  12. Hi hun, Happy birthday for yesterday! Sorry it`s a bit late but I didn`t come on yesterday. Hope you had a great one!
    I`m 37 and still haven`t got it together, so don`t you worry about not having it together at only 29.
    (sending you lots of labour vibes!)
    xxx

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  13. I think the whole grown-up thing is way over-rated! At 62, I still feel clueless part of the time, enjoy toilet humor, and prefer to play instead of work. And I'm still fighting off frumpy! Enjoy every minute you can, so you'll have the stamina to get through the grown-up stuff!

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  14. Stopping by through SITS to say I hope your birthday was wonderful and I hope it is the start to a great year!!

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  15. um, hate to break it to you, but I still feel exactly the way you do and on my next birthday (looming disturbingly close) I will be 32. *gasp* shouldn't I kind of feel like an adult now? and maybe stop going out in public in my "nice" yoga pants and thinking I'm dressed up? Happy Birthday!!

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  16. First, Happy Belated Birthday!!!
    Second, Who wants to be an adult anyway?!?!
    And third, I think it's funny because as a kid you think your Mom has it all put together and is an "adult". Meanwhile, she prob. felt the same way we feel right now. Just like a big kid!!!

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  17. I think it's a good thing that you don't feel "old." Actually, just the other day my sister had to remind me that I was 29, rather than 27 like I thought I was! Happy Birthday again. Hope you had a great day.

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