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October 17, 2007
37, 41, 43
Turned 37 yesterday. As I explained to Derrick yesterday morning, I'm actually in my 38th year now, which is at least half way to my own death. Apparently Derrick was not in the mood for my grim reaper behavior, as he kept insisting that I meet him for dinner. I explained very logically that I wanted to wallow in misery and go buy groceries on my birthday. He then told me that I was being really difficult (I wasn't!) and that I should just relax and go to dinner. I then told him that Simon had also suggested a dinner and that I was going to call him and explain that I wanted to wallow in misery in the evening. Derrick's visage shifted to his angry teacher look and he then told me that some of my friends were taking me to dinner and that I was just going to have to deal with it.
Oh. Well then. Oops. I still wallowed a bit in misery, but it was on the subway, so nobody noticed.
He was right, of course. I'm just a wee bit melodramatic because of family history around holidays and celebrations, and I'm really awkward about people celebrating the existence of me. Derrick picked out a fairly intimate spot, and three couples that we're pretty good friends with. The restaurant was called Good, and I had a Goodburger, which is a huge burger with a special patty. The patty is at least 3 inches tall, because it is stuffed with barbequed pulled pork and cheese. In a modern miracle, I was unable to finish it. It was a delicious vegetarian and religious nightmare, and I loved every bite. Dessert was a mocha chocolate cake from Billy's Bakery. I cut the first slice that seemed appropriate to me, and everyone else almost gasped in horror when they saw how big it was. Two of my friends split that one, and I made the other slices smaller. I would just like to mention that I am a sugar professional and can handle large doses of chocolate and sugar, more than a normal human. It takes lot of practice, but I think it's worth the effort.
Posted by G at October 17, 2007 04:03 PM
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Bonne Fête! I'm trying to remember where (and what I was doing) about 10 years ago when I turned 37... oh, my.
Glad you had a pleasant evening! And tell the cake nazis "It my birthday and I'll slice if I want to."
Cheers
Posted by: Jim (The Canuck One) at October 17, 2007 04:11 PM
Awh, happy belated birfday G! A special day indeed. Boy you have a good appetite!! Well, wait 'til you turn 40, I'm sure by then your party's gonna be Huge!!! HUGE I say!!! Yeah, you can wallow the rest of the year, but not on your birfday! ahahah!
Posted by: Robert at October 17, 2007 06:14 PM
I'm constantly gaging my life-clock. We're nearly done! Happy Birthday.
Posted by: Jessie at October 17, 2007 07:34 PM
Happy (Belated) Birthday.
I turn 40 on Monday, so no sympathy here. :)
Posted by: Matt at October 17, 2007 11:45 PM
Happy Birthday,G! 37 is still young-ish!
If I'm "Middle-aged" that means I'm halfway to 94 right about now. Since my father died at 55, somehow I doubt I'll make it that far.
Posted by: Mike at October 18, 2007 12:11 AM
Good? Was it Better? Best even?
Happy Birthday.
Bitches.
Posted by: Jeff at October 18, 2007 01:02 AM
Happy birthday! And don't feel too bad - you're still 10 years younger than me.
Posted by: Lee at October 18, 2007 02:44 AM
Awww, don't let 37 get you down. You're still cute as a button!
I remember turning 35 and how it bothered me. Part of me felt that my life could be half over. It pushed me to make a lot of changes in my life that year including coming out to everyone after being married for 13 years. Happy 37th, G!
Posted by: Scott at October 18, 2007 07:07 AM
We've been to Good, and it is, indeed as you say, pretty good.
Happy birthday, and many happy returns!
Posted by: Brian at October 18, 2007 09:46 AM
Mmm...I LOVE Good. It's owned by a family friend, so I dine there often. Let me know if you want to go back soon.
I still owe you birthday spanks. Live in fear.
Posted by: Stephen J. Xanthos at October 18, 2007 01:19 PM
Happy 37th G!!
Don't sweat it, I'm turning 38 in 3 weeks. It beats the alternative!! :-)
Posted by: George at October 18, 2007 01:29 PM
Brooding is sexy. And so is the "angry teacher" look. :-)
HBD, G!
(jeez... mine is next week... time for me to start brooding and shopping?)
Posted by: palochi at October 18, 2007 01:44 PM
Happy Birthday G! Okay, I'm late. Hey, I'm gay what do you expect. I freaked out over 35. Nothing has bothered me since birthday wise and I have an AARP card. Maybe if you act really bummed next year it can be burgers stuffed with bacon. Mmmmmm... bacon. And I am totally with you on the cake.
Posted by: Tony at October 18, 2007 04:12 PM
THANK YOU!.....on the beginning your 38th year thing. My bf gets sooooooo bent out of shape when I say he's a year older than he says he is.
Some people are so sensitive about their age. sheeeesh.
Posted by: Blobby at October 18, 2007 09:22 PM
Happy Birthday!!
Posted by: ELeamon at October 18, 2007 10:26 PM
Happy Birthday (a little late)!
And get over it! You don't know how long you'll live. You might be wandering the planet, being fabulous at the age of 120. Unless some deity got in touch and let you know your last day on the planet, then you only know the numerator, not the denominator.
Posted by: Jess at October 18, 2007 10:38 PM
So,'been shopping for a walker yet?
Posted by: Allen Tosh at October 19, 2007 01:29 AM
Happy Birthday, G.
I should take you to a dessert bar and let you loose. =P
Posted by: Stash at October 19, 2007 02:09 AM
OMG,I'm late! Happy belated Birthday, Glenn!
OK, I'm a year and a week older than you, so if you're going into death-reaper mode... well, no, just stop it!
There is actually a good side to the gay community as it exists today. Yes, it has the advertising-driven youth-and-beauty aspect to it. And yes, there are clubs that, if we walked into them, we'd feel like Wilford Brimley without the residuals from Quaker Oats.
But there DOES seem to be large communities of "older" gay guys that are busy having lots of fun, be it social or sexual. Which means, to me, that aloneness in older age shouldn't be a true fear for us.
I use the quote-marks because that term often is applied, among gay guys, to anyone say 35 and above. Hey, that works for me. I'm into that age bracket anyways.
Posted by: atari_age at October 19, 2007 05:42 AM
happy belated birthday!
Posted by: chris at October 19, 2007 11:36 AM
Happy Birthday Darling! xo
Posted by: patrick at October 19, 2007 12:15 PM
Happy Birthday All Week!
Posted by: Todd HellsKitchen at October 19, 2007 04:46 PM
Just came back from vacation...
Happy belated birthday bud. ;)
Posted by: Mike P. at October 20, 2007 07:24 PM
I like that gasp in horror. I've experienced that too. People tell me I know nothing about portion control and I easily admit to my lack of knowledge.
Posted by: CJ at October 20, 2007 10:04 PM
Happy [belated] Birthday!
Posted by: GayProf at October 21, 2007 12:36 PM
Happy belated birthday!
Posted by: DavidDust at October 21, 2007 02:17 PM
Happy Birthday! I'm sorry I wasn't there.
Posted by: Andy at October 21, 2007 10:22 PM
H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y , Y O U ! ! ! * s m o o c h e s *
Posted by: goblinbox at October 29, 2007 09:26 PM
Happy birthday, way late!
Better late than never!
Posted by: wayne at November 5, 2007 10:09 PM