DroolFactory: They Say It's Your Birthday, It's My Birthday Too, Yeah

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Today is my birthday, let's not dwell, but here it is.

Once I used to read books or watch movies and think this speaks to me; Now I feel the characters are full of teen angst and are foolish.
Once I used to think I would know everything; Now I know I have forgotten more than I know.
Once I used to think my Dad could do anything; Now my kids think I can do anything; Now I know my Dad and I are just guys, making do the best we can.
Once I used to think old folks at work were jaded; Now I find myself reserving stories so that I don't sound jaded.
Once I thought I could fly if I ran fast enough and just jumped high enough; Then I read The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy and realized it would be easier and less painful to just get a pilots license.
Once I used to strive to be less childish, I wanted to be an Adult yesterday; Now I strive to be more childlike, enjoy every day, and learn something new each day.
Once I joked in my High School yearbook that my favorite sport was indoor skydiving; A couple months ago I went indoor skydiving.
Once I used to think I would be fine being a bachelor my whole life; Then I meet my beautiful wife, we had 2 awesome kids, and I get to wake up each day wondering what adventures we will get into today.
Once I used to think 40 was old; Today I feel as young as I was when I was 20, with a little more wisdom, a lot less hair, and without that godforsaken vest.

Here's to 40.