If it weren't for my brothers phone call last night, I wouldn't have even remember that today is my birthday! It's been a good day, despite having to work. To be honest, 28 doesn't feel any different than 27...or 26 for that matter. It's funny how some of my siblings birthdays correlate with mine. My oldest sister Lorna is a little less than 20 years older than me, and my sister Lana is just less than 10 years older. So in a couple of years they won't be able to tease me about the big "three-0"...because that means it's soon to be their big "four-0" and "five-0". I think my siblings ages weird me out more than my own. It eases the tension of getting older I suppose. (They're gonna kill me for that, no doubt.) So as the day has passed on, I've thought to myself "after 28 years, what do I find most important?" It's family, hands down. And I've been making a small mental list of my favorite family things, in no particular order.
The drive to Grover Hot Springs.
Random texts about Asians from Cess.
My parents living room on Christmas morning.
My brother and sisters laugh, because it makes me laugh too.
When Weston tells me I'm "the best".
Bogus Journeys with Mark. (Even if I get lost in Reno.)
Family get-togethers, and knowing everyone misses the few who couldn't be there.
Talking about music with my brother.
Seeing my parents "loosen up" as they grow older.
My sister Lornas leather couch.
The Lilly's house after an early flight.
Stories about my siblings from before I was born.
A hug from my niece Elizabeth, because there's no doubt that she really means it.
Making reunion videos.
Quoting family home videos.
The list could go on and on. I suppose it will just get bigger as the years pack on. When things are tough, it's nice to have a so many reminders of what really matters.
I've had quite a bit on my mind recently, that I think I should put into words. Some of it has to do with my personal life, some of it has to do with my public life. Look for more tomorrow. I'll leave you with this:
Some say a pictures worth a thousand words. So is a youtube video. I saw this commercial recently. I think I see a bit of myself as a child.
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2 comments:
First of all, let me say that I'm so glad I am able to numb the sting of getting older for you! (Seeing the big "4-0" in print was rather startling, I must say!)
I loved your list of family things, and for the record it's your laugh that always gets everyone else laughing cause it's so incredibly contagious.
Lastly, that video seriously epitomizes Brett as a little boy, you should send it to everyone in the family.
And just remember...28 is the new 18! Not that you probably would want to be 18 again :)
Oh my gosh, I love that commercial. Ha, and I love that you can probably do that dance exactly.
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