30

Well, I was going to blog about what the holidays mean to me (playing games), but instead I think that I am somewhat obligated to wax philosophical on this, my thirtieth birthday.

Yes, I have left my 20s behind and entered the next realm of adulthood. I remember in the 80s there was a show called Thirthysomething and the actors on that show were adults, I mean they looked pretty old. Now, I have crossed into that very decade and I'll tell ya, I still feel about 22. Well, I guess I could say that I feel 25 because I was still kind of indescisive and dumb at 22 and I don't feel either of those any longer. I feel like an adult, but I am not entirely prepared for the slightly bewildered looks that I get from others when I tell them I am 30. So, I know that age is all in one's mind and that I get to feel 25, but I had to renew my damn license and I have to click the next box when asked for my age and I still have to admit that I've never seen an episode of Saved by the Bell. So, I'm really 30. On the upside, I'm not supposed to get carded anymore and I have gotten some really amazing gifts on this milestone bday.

To all of you coming up behind me, it's not so bad. My ass didn't suddenly droop at midnight (well, I didn't feel anything anyway) and I didn't notice any new lines around my eyes (besides those caused from being awake at such an ungodly hour). I may have a button made up that says, "I'm thirty and my ass doesn't droop and my eyes are unlined" - catchy, eh?

To really kick off the bday, I am celebrating this Sat night in Boston with some friends and family. Let me know if you are around and want to party it up Jeffrey-style.

I really did have a great Thanksgiving weekend, filled with truly funny family moments and some fandamndelicious pies. I am really looking forward to this Christmas and to New Year's, when I like to look back at the year. I'm gonna have to count 2004 in my top 3 favorite years. Ever.

In conclusion, I am looking for a Honda or Toyota to buy before my inspection sticker expires at the end of this month, I love having the ability to renew one's license via the world wide web, and goodbye to Tom Brokaw who brought a tear to my eye when he said his farewell and expressed his gratitude for having been able to do his job for the past 23 years. I'm holding out for the good stuff from 'ol Danny boy at CBS when he departs in March.

A shout out to Colleen who is starting her first day of her first "real" job after college today. You are going to be brilliant and I'm sure you'll be running the place before too long.

That's all. I hope you all enjoy my birth day.