One year older

[fredericks]

I'm pretty sure that when I was younger I would ask the 'rents for specific birthday presents. Don't hold me to it, but I think I asked for a pony of the My Little variety a couple of times. After the whole "you're the oldest" schtick got pounded into my head I stopped requesting things and accepted what I was given, if anything. Well, thank God that whole episode passed. My old ass asked the fam for a video iPod without shame, and I got it. I was going to buy it along with an iMac Pro anyway, so it's nice to be able to save the money. So far the only thing I've ordered from iTunes is S3 of Stargate Atlantis.

The day itself was laid back. I went into work Monday night because they were short-staffed; I'd initially set up my schedule so I had five days off in a row, but when they called I opted to go in if they gave me Wednesday night off. The night was peaceful on my end, although one nurse did have a semi-code. I came in and went to sleep, then woke up to mom cooking for a mini-party. I lazed around before joining the folks. We did the cake-cutting and food eating, then bro, Jo, and I sat around watching Transformers: The Movie (I'm completely fan-stoked for the live action movie).

I can't believe I'm 27. I'm working full-time and making a respectable living, yes, but I'm still at home, still single, and still childless. The "at home" bit is due mostly because of financial considerations at the moment, but the last two things? Hmm. BUT I'm more or less happy, I'm in relatively okay health (afaik), and I'm paying off my debts. I suppose one can't ask for too much more.

Comments

[klaw.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday, old lady. :)

[fredericks.livejournal.com]

I wield my AARP card with pride.