Is it just me, or does a woman’s age begin to speed like light once she reaches the age of 21. Once upon a time, I could not wait to turn 21. 21, to me, was the real legal age. The problem with turning 21 is that 22 immediately follows – and then 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 … 114… and before you know it, you’re wondering where all the time went. I feel like I just blogged about my birthday. Yet, as it is now, another birthday will soon be upon me.
Today is the last day of August. I do not know about everyone else, but the 1st of September, for me, marks the beginning of the end of the year. And the end of the year marks the beginning of a New Calendar Year and a New Birth Year for me.
At this point, I am very well aware of the thoughts that are running through your mind right now, and trust me, I am just as worried. What on earth are you going to give me for my birthday?!?! Ah, I don’t quite know myself. This gift-receiving thing gets more difficult each year. Let’s not forget what happens exactly one month after my birthday – Valentine’s Day!! (February 14th). A shy smile creeps up on my face each time I think of this year’s Valentine. But I digress…
I really was just 21 a little while ago – or so it seems. Now, the memory of being 21 is so distant. I don’t even remember what I did for my 21st birthday. On another note, the people at Best Buy said Nwoke Ocha will be ready today. I’m not going to wait for them to call me. I’ll just go there by myself and demand to see my boo, and he better be doing great. Can’t wait to rub my fingers all over him.
Is this possible? first?…
Yup..
lol @ rubbing your fingers all over nwoke ocha…for a sec i forgot who he/it was, and was like hmmmmmmmm
Just come up wit a list of stuff u want for your birthday, i'll pray u receive everyone of em..that'll be my own gift. lol.
lol@ rubbing your finger all over him…VERA!!! i thought this blog was pg rated
hmmm…i too cant remember 21…
p.s
it's all about how we move thru space and our perception of time…when you were 3, a year was a third of your life… at 21, your experiences are 7 times greater then at 3 years…at 30 a year is only 1/30th of life as you know it…the distances between the spaces before a celebration get smaller (in comparison to the whole)…time therefore seems to move quicker
my 21st seem so long ago even though it was just three years ago.
Now every one is pushing for marriage and you realize you are no longer young any more
Reason why one must live one day at a time…live it well!
Happy birthday in advance,yea*
Happy Burthday in advance dear,
we all must live today.. and make it a yesterday to remember tomorrow..
xx
huh???/
vera did u turn 21 dis year??
nd wen is d birhday sef, january or september??
lol..I feel you mayne, 21 was the age! Oh gosh, i'm getting old!!!..lol, Happy Birthday is advance! May you experience another year in joy, peace, and prosperity!
*sigh*
funny story my cousin called me on my birthday and was like how are you 25? you cant be 25 we just had your 21st bday the other day. He seemed quite confused. i couldnt stop laughing.
it was really funny him tryinmg to convince me i was not 25…
lol…just enjoy another year girl and stop counting the numbers.
i was just abt to say "who is Nwoke ocha" then i remembered…lol
Just enjoy ya birthday in style joo…
Vera…You and Nwoke. hmmm
I need to ask, when is your birthday and How old are you at the moment?
Forgive me for being rhetorical. I just need to affirm that again.
Have a lovely month ahead
lol so true once you turn 21, its like 22, 23, 24…… cannot wait. abeg tell them to slow down. life na jeje
happy bday in advance.
Good to have lived a worthy life by impactin on lives around you ..
Happy Birthday in advance Madam Vera..
LOL…may the gift giving never stop. Don't worry honey, ur next birthday will be flooded with unexpected sturvs!
Ewwwww@ rubbing ur fingers all over Nwoke ocha… just ewww…
Funny u should say that. I was just listening to 'middle school monday' music mix on 93.9 last monday and thinking how VERY soon, those songs will be old school, and I will be officially ancient. lol.
PS: My birthday is on the 6th. Berra be the first person to call me or u will smell ur yansh… lol
Quagger: Yes, indeed, it is possible. You are first. And this your idea of a gift … I dunno how I feel about it oh. Don't worry about praying for my gifts. I'm perfectly okay with praying for myself.
Shubby Doo: This explanation you just gave – although it makes all the sense in the world, I still want to take a lil longer to get to the next age, but I wanna accomplish my dreams faster though.
The Girl With The Red Hair: My sentiments exactly!! You blink and all your friends are getting married. No matter how hard you try to do the, "I don't care; no one can cajole me into marriage thing…" after a while, you start arranging your dignity jare
Blogoratti: Thanks!!! But this doesn't count ooo! You still have to return here on my birthday – January 14th – to wish me a proper birthday.
Sassy Trends: Thanks, boo!! I have a feeling that all of you wishing me a happy birthday in advance will smack me when you find out my birthday is in January. Is it too early really?
Gee: Me, turn 21 this year??? LOL!! Hehahehahehahehaheha. I laugh in Igbo.
Blowing Blessings: LOL @ 21 being the age. Stop living in past glory ooo (I should be one to talk. LOL). Anyhoo, thanks 4 the prayers. I say a big AMEN. Thanks, boo!!
Reverence: I can't say I blame him for the confusion. One moment you celebrate 21, and the next moment, it's 25. Seriously??? You sef, you have to squint your eyes and possibly knock your own head a few times. Sometimes, I can't believe my age. Me??? Noooo!!!
Leggy: Thanks, love. It's easier said than done. But I'll try.
Chayoma: You dare to forget my Nwoke Ocha? Kpachaly anya gi ooo!!! Okay, now that enough people have been wishing me a happy birthday, I feel obligated to post a rejoinder.
JesusFreak: Nwoke is a foine bomboy oo… forget wetin you know. My birthday is January 14th. Why? Is it too early to plan my gift-receiving? My current age? Oh, come on! U know you never ask a lady – especially a nice one like me at that – her age. *sticking tongue out*
BSNC: LOL. Nne, I go try oh… but I no think say the age dey hear. Na full force dem dey carry come.
Jaycee: Amen ooo!! My dear, from your beaurriful lips to the generous ears of God. I'm expecting mighty gifts from God too. But He doesn't have to wait till my birthday sha. The gift-receiving has commenced yesterday.
Nefertiti: Bia, which kin threat be dis one??? 6th ehn? I'm on it!!! And how dare you Eww @ Nwoke Ocha?? You do know he's my laptop abi? Anyway, happy birthday in advance sha.
I am not sending you any wishes till January joo…..lol
Time just keeps flying o. It is scary sometimes. Hmmm…rub your fingers all over him??Veeeeeraaa!!