Usually I don't make a big deal about my birthday, but something about 2008 makes me want to. I even let the girls in my office know it was my birthday- and y'all know I STAY hatin on the office birthday wishes (they just feel so FAKE!).
Anyways, I was thinking, 33 is kinda old; I don't subscribe to this "30 is the new 20" mentality, because if 30 was the new 20, then my back wouldn't need BenGay nor would I have to squint at the page when editing an article.
But supposedly, with old age comes wisdom. *snicker* So here are a few things I've learned in my 33 years on this here earth that I'd like to share with you:
>Sisters...
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnvY3qBU_cCsqMBZqdqyp49s1P9qKOEe960wW6yFA-4f0Qyk1EUcnLheXxz-kUv7TkV__a1vtpJoDc5WeAZ_ONAgjkAdEEr5gMrmL34j_xgmV-oltP6Z3sgh_JPlh0jjEMjtrW/s320/babies+at+the+park.jpg)
...are a thing of beauty and a source of strength. They are your solace, a shoulder to lean on, a loving ear, a helpful hand. Sisters are a forever friend.
>A messy house...
...is not the end of the world. It's only a problem if it bothers you. If you're okay stepping over that pile of papers then by all means, keep stepping over it!
>It's just hair...
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiubFSrRdglJmuMQTL9YBevbJ9SNizppIyQnQkzSU-IgGMTJELRLwivcR2_RxGKYS1hfzio5MRxVH71ZZmg2iuc12g9kwkYrTXO8qD_89jyGtHigxEFzb8Q5rhWKRtnjupvvFji/s320/short+hair.jpg)
...and it will always grow back...
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjilIdmQxGcr2ElcKzwNSRSRHfB7m5G2tg_Uk-Z9XFBKIZYpeQlj0ITHrRxotSTjXnQPnR6iZM9oNkPAHtHB_qjDLElJOKzdY8FT26sKAC4-ZzPbPB2aCD1_5vZA9hHvbXk2eE8/s320/long+hair.jpg)
...so try not to cry when Tyra and Company are offering you a free makeover on America's Next Top Model.
>Acid washed denim...
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXOf5jbNG7Jg6hMG7Ejet33r5l008UYChUb9yAKmgpTC0m2Q_Ku576NGENPIwoSPyykHXfticVPETdC62QOOSA339xDTNRWez_6C8VQPAyt7fnh7SBiSLsA4FAFEGt0eBgxKDS/s320/bad+fashion.jpg)
...was NEVER a good look. And if someone attempts to bring it back, knock them the hell out.
>A good marriage...
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGaQAQJT_LxVD9Rjoj2bh01XwpwkIHBMCryyQBCS3NpRrGlxQQ87foo1UUAfyyT2RdwjdFjs3D67zliunZGpMBqYGXv_5nEzCn1dQfBG3KoodC8ZzkaBCwdDotfxdmB7Ewicn2/s320/grandma+n+papi.jpg)
...is a real possibility. It's rare, takes a lot of work, love and understanding, but is so very worth it in the end. Your kids will thank you for it.
>Little girls...
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXkT3_35tzg2TurbSKWA5MeRbM2dXpQuJzwtKEmVOOUFvtHhgVUD068NNpLg7do8xxSRlW0kNqW_TrGT3VwjebRpBeIc6iSb4CvW5xQPUjcyZhCJmzjocTbnQ9Yi5vSparJsUQ/s320/babies+with+daddy.jpg)
...need their daddies. Anyone who tells you different is a stone-cold liar. If you're a father to a little girl, oh my god- I can't stress this enough- treat her like a princess! She needs it. Trust me.
>Motherhood...
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7i92Nser-SIOjJjAqnECSFgXSlf1fnD3KTTK_dCoyj0ZrXgPj744QDKpH73gFCKdKAZb60Qm9xij0v6DQVl60zEWKtxfMcg2Q9tOFkjRF-EwCJxyfsnqsiD4f-A8mgKfkij0S/s320/xmas+in+the+catskills.jpg)
...does have its rewards. It's hard and I hate it 99% of the time, but that one percent is enough to make me want to be a better person. Just for them.
>Naked babies...
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqmK8kqHzaN_mkzq-WvfrUUoPKmrXSC9cqx8xlzqCDvn_FEjo5c8Mel90xb6bmmfRwWQcqXJPfKCHUCoFUNaORYQJJG_KxlrV24fpga3VweztkNfyrHY9A1eE8WpkruJoxdfLX/s320/naked+nay.jpg)
...are happy babies. Don't force them into anything- not even a diaper- when they're at home. That should be their safe-haven, where they can be free; just watch how the creativity just oozes from them when they don't have a bunch of restrictions!
>Birthday parties...
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjLGb5wgl2VEQ4VE_Qb-fbRcUwTOoJ62VxOPeY7cKhoq15EGjZ-kuGrd_ysqEfLv4tcmmPHTuPE5cCQmp54oS3C19MmH9wmbkKwOxHeLPx_cY0SjcancAarbuGh6PhwRuG1QWU/s320/my+7th+bday.jpg)
...are important. Especially when you're a kid. Balloons, cake, games, prizes, music, laughter- all of that makes a difference in a kid's life. Whether they have one guest or twenty, do not deprive a child of a birthday party.
>Pregnant...
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9je0P2dCRP63_XnEnkvlIthxytoRAn9WZWv-nPrfxEZjRD14SaOA3na4S1-GC1ptWMCGF74HyXdDOyORnEq-xn7qHzX_klI9BE7vu9Kyh6qUmAh3CCQvi7mxIIcksQRApgHWV/s320/office+baby+shower+2000.jpg)
...does not equal fat. Ladies, I know it's hard because we want to look good, and in this society looking good means being skinny, but if you're with child, shiiit! That's a free pass to let all those hang-ups go and just let your body be.
>Good friends...
...are so hard to come by. Cherish the ones you have...
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL7_Cgw-SSQ84LbTAZwIIypywmgHLIAIOn4pSCT7ny5VR6qCAKAJIG1oociqGYkbRK-oKIybonAEX93OHtEAZKUN6ykW9-gQYQcKxEfYTZlkmCXToC4BrcvyBmur5L1AQGe03k/s320/LATINO_MOTLEY_CRUE+sluts.jpg)
...let them know they are important to you...
...and that without them you really are just not as happy.
>A Montauk sunset...
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifx2fBp-H7GraO7xWbzxn1mQqHTc_5gwdvfQ4nCd-Fia74B81Hqt2a9H81c0nxyI7Xbx6z0Cn4XGteMtoei5gcVnFOMWkCE058i_KSygpSIT5xCXLlI-nw0TQRkqBYVB6ylMYH/s320/montauk+sunset.jpg)
...can make all the difference between a really shitty day where you are two seconds from jumping in front of the F-Train, and total peace with the world around you.
*smooches...honored to be alive another year, and to share my life with all of you*
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...and now that I've gotten all the mushy stuff out of the way... LET'S GET FUCKED UP!!!
On another note: thank you for all your cyber-well-wishes; my friend is going to be just fine. More than fine, actually, and it's the best birthday present a girl could ask for!