As my 22nd birthday is approaching, this coming week actually. I tried to think of a time where I was as excited as I am right now, and I really can not think of one. Birthdays are special and they always should be. It is a time to celebrate everything you have accomplished while becoming another year older.
Another year older, another year wiser. Well, that's what they say, I am not quite sure if it is true or not. I feel like I'm not old enough to figure that out yet because I still feel the same amount of wise as last year. Birthdays are the best holiday. Can you tell I am ecstatic for my birthday week?
The 22nd birthday doesn't offer as much to look forward to as the 21st birthday does, for obvious reasons, but it is still another year! You have made it a whole nother year in your life, that is something to talk about. Birthdays should never not be celebrated, it's your day for goodness sakes.
It hurts me when I ask people what they are doing for their birthday and they respond with, "oh, nothing." Like, NOTHING? Really? The possibilities are endless on your special day. A special dinner at McDonalds would even suffice.
Although I do admit that I miss inviting my entire class to a Chuckie Cheese spin-off by the name of Happy Times and eating pizza during the breaks between arcade games, 22 might be similarly exciting. I mean, Taylor Swift did write a song about it. If there's a song about it, it's real.
Birthday's are unlike any other holiday because no other holiday celebrates JUST YOU. Your birthday is literally the only day of the year where you can really truly get away with wearing a tiara and a sash. Yes, I am one of those people.
Everyone in your life congratulates you for being born however many years ago. They tell you how great it is that you are present in their life and even post pictures of memories you have shared together. Talk about an ego booster.
Birthday weeks should consist of cake with Funfetti icing, and extremely large balloons of the age numbers you are, or age you are wanting people to think you are. It is about blowing out the candles after your besties sing to you. It is about being thrilled for what is to come in your next year.
So, 82 or 22, never stop celebrating. Your birthday only comes once a year and it is a day meant for you. Surround yourself with people who are willing to celebrate with you year after year and you are golden.
In the words of rap genius' Kanye West and 2 Chainz, "it's your birthday, you in first place." So go out there and party like you're turning 21 all over again.
