It’s almost the end of the month, the time of the year when there’s the urge to deny my failures, my blunders, my inconsistencies, and my real age (hehe);when hope springs eternal and I once again make resolutions (because after all, it costs nothing to make one) and I believe against belief, hope against hope, in the crap friends tell me that like wine, I am getting better (not bitter) with age. Yes, it also costs me nothing to believe in this crap, as well as the time-worn cliche that age is a state of mind.
Because age is a state of mind, I will believe that I will not really feel old until I reach 55 and have grandchildren (ugh!) Even so, I will be a groovy grandma sporting golf shorts and a cap; still going to the gym like this female septuagenarian I know who has muscles in the right places even at that age. I dread to imagine, but everyone of us hopes to mature gracefully because if we don’t, there’s no use talking about birthdays, right?
It’s a pity to think I lost some things this year. The urge to cook. To read. My inability to meet some PTA meetings and writing deadlines. My bed continues to be awfully empty & I’ve become less honry horny and growing to be more apathetic of time, even though it is such a precious commodity with me.
But I say thanks to the Lord: for the laughter of my kids and the friends who love me back (even if, not in spite of); this blog which I write haplessly happily in; the eternal sunshine of my scatterbrain mind and the sense of humor which keeps me going through every setback. And oh, I’ll never be wanting of somebody who loves & adores me, so I can’t really say I’ll hate men for long.
Some things I wish for my xx birthday:
1. The ability to do five things at the same time (this busy body needs it)
2. A Flickr Pro account
3. The digital camera that blogging bought
4. To travel more of Asia like Vietnam, India, Korea and even (egad!) Singapore
5. To have my US visa renewed so I can go cruising in the Carribean
6. Spa massage and treatment
7. Stuff from Lush
8. Time/Newsweek subscription
9. More food discoveries and trips
10. La Dona de Cartier
11. To de-clutter my clutter
12. xxx (triple) on my xx (double x) birthday (how i wish :P)
13. … and if you’ve been silently reading this blog, time to say hi to me. Your greeting would be much appreciated.
there is no doubt that you keep the quality of one thing – your writing
and you’re like a fine wine…(I like to avoid using cliches so I’ll let you finish this one)
I wish you happiness and fulfillment good health and prosperity.
Here’s to your birthday wishes coming true.
Happy Birthday friend! 🙂
A special wish for all the things that bring you happiness and contentment- not just on your birthday but through the whole year!
Granting wish no. 13! I’m one of those people who are silently reading your blog… and silently amused as well. I’ve been reading your blogs for so long that I feel we’re best friends already. Shame on me I haven’t even bothered to post a note. So sorry for that. I’ll try to reply often and share my thoughts from now on. And happy birthday to you, Ajay! Thanks for your interesting writings on the wall that keeps me coming back for more. You are a weekly habit along with greyswriters.com. 🙂
happy happy birthday to such a smart, talented, and pretty girl like you! i enjoy reading your blog. take care! i wish you and your kids all the happiness you will want in this world.. God bless you!
A toast a toast, to love, laughter, prosperity and to learn this trick of aging gracefully…which I think you’ve got down pat. 😉
Happiest of days Ajay!
I’m sure you’ll get the digicam that blogging bought in no time 😉
Hi Ajay
Best wishes on your birthday:)))
aj,
25’s not really a bad age….
all the best,
spanx!!
Hello there.. Happy birthday to you…
Like I always say when my loved-ones diss me for adding yet another year: “Who’s getting old? I’m not. It (always) feels like I’ve just come of age.”
Don’t I sound like I’m (forever) in denial too?
Happy birthday HOT momma!
My dear,if you are just right here in front of me,i wanna give you a hug so full of love and good vibes.
Ok,i think im gonna be sending a guy your way as a gift,lol!
And what a coincidence,we have the same theme,my entry talks about sex,romance and passion for 40-something women.
It isn’t for you babe,i know you’re only 25.
Happy Birthday!
Happy Happy xx Birthday Ajay and may you have xxxxxxx birthdays to come! 🙂
Age is really a state of the mind AJ. Come over and visit my mid-life blog (Midlife Mysteries) and see how wonderful life can be as the years add on. Like I say, “Life Begins In The Middle”. Hop on over also to my showbiz and memoirs blog – http://www.cathychronicles.blogspot.com
Have a BLESSED Birthday!
Hey Ajay –
Had you been here in Q8 (and never mind that alcohol’s banned here), I would have willingly brought out the champagne I’ve been hoarding for Christmas and toasted you on your birthday. Wishing you all the best!
Hi,
Read your blog and found it very interesting and entertaining. I also love travelling – currently a visitor to Manila – and exploring food. Also have a cluttered life so can appreciate yr sentiments.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AJAY!!
Happy birthday old lady. Biro lang! You’ll always be as young as you want to be.
Look at me, I’m a dirty, old, old man and I feel and act like I am only 29. My wife, AKA “CIC” (Commander-in-Chief), Among Tunay, “OAO” (One and Only), said it is because I never grow up mentally LOL
Happy 20th Birthday, Ajay! 🙂
Best wishes on your birthday ajay. This made me smile: I will be a groovy grandma sporting golf shorts and a cap. I’m pretty sure you’ll still look good at that age with the way you take care of yourself. 🙂
And yeah, I’ve also been wanting to de-clutter my clutter.