Positives and negatives of birthdays
January 27, 2010 • Sami Hobson, Sports Editor
Filed under Opinion
I know, I know, birthdays happen every year. Usually they come and go with a few presents and maybe a party. Then the next day you’re “one year older” but really only two days older than you were before your birthday. That always confused me.
And for about a month after said birthday, you tell everyone the wrong age when they ask you how old you are. It’s like your body’s retaliation for getting older. “I’m gonna make you look like a fool because you’re aging” is what it’s saying.
Anyway, the 17th anniversary of my birth is coming up in a couple weeks. To tell you the truth, I don’t know how I feel about it.
I mean, the only advantage that I can think of is the ability to be admitted into R-rated movies. Without sneaking in, at least. And that doesn’t really matter because you can just rent them off of Netflix six months after they’re in theatres.
Other than that, it seems like everything worth mentioning happens at 18 or 21. Maybe the plus side of 17 is that I’m one year closer to those auspicious goals. I have a feeling, though, that when I’m older I’ll wish for these years back.
It seems like presents are always a problem. I don’t ever know what to ask for and if I do, it’s completely unreasonable– like an island or a Les Paul Goldtop, for example.
I think since I’m a girl, my relatives just get me clothes and assume its fine. But really, how many articles of clothing does one girl need? Maybe someone should get me a bigger closet this year.
I also feel unbelievably awkward when a classmate brings up the fact that it’s your birthday and everyone sings to you. You just have to sit there and blush and hope it ends quickly. If only my birthday was on a Saturday this year.
Usually, birthdays pass by relatively unnoticed though. You get an elated feeling inside but the day goes by as normal. At least you’re happy on your special day (that’s what matters.)
All in all, I can say I’m excited to be 17. Maybe it will give me a new sense of empowerment and maturity. More likely, I’ll just grab a coloring book and go back to the good old days.
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