Hangin' On to the Edge of Forever

[themostepotente]

Today is my 39th birthday, and man do I feel like I'm hangin' on to the edge of forever. Sometimes, I wonder how I've made it this far with all the crazy whacked-out shit I've done.

I still get carded for entrance into the casino, for liquor and for the occasional pack of cloves. I don't think I quite look my age, but still, I don't want to get older, dammit!

I really, really don't want to turn, much less think about, the big 4-0.

I have a whole year to think about this, but ladies, any advice? Thoughts. Wishes. Stories to share. Virtual cake and alkeehol. Hot nakey boys.

--P

Comments

[cathexys.livejournal.com]

No advice, only happy birthday wishes!

I was so freaked by 39 that I worried all year, and by the time 40 came around it was almost a relief :)

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

It's kinda like dipping a tentative toe in the pool or bath, yes?

Thanks for the birthday wishes :-)

[catsintheattic.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday to you! *toasts*

My advice? Celebrate your 40th birthday (in a year) like no other! This is what I'm going to do in a few more weeks. :-) I love celebrating with friends, and if you want the story of my birthday-party, stay tuned - I might post about it. *g*

39 felt older to me than 40 does. I don't know why. Maybe because I have the impression that the higher the numbers, the more things are coming together in my life instead of tearing me apart.

And now, enough of philosophy. Have a beautiful boy! *points to icon*

[norton-gale.livejournal.com]

That's what I did: I had a wonderful party for myself when I turned 40. Not a big deal, just a dinner party at a local restaurant, but all my friends came and we had a great time.

[painless-j.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday, hon! With you lots of fun, porn, health, and something interesting to read :)

You really don't look your age :)

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Peej -- on both counts. I was going to send you an email the other day. You were looking for Bleach fics? nehalenia writes 'em. I think, like me, that she's an Ichigo/Ishida shipper. You may want to check out her journal :-)

[furiosity.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday! ♥♥♥

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

Thank you, dollface! BTW, I am LOVING the Bleach/HP crossover fic. *G*

[erastes.livejournal.com]

Happy Birthday! Write a book before you reach 40, eh?

*snogs*

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

Working on that! *G*

*snogs you senseless*

[aldehyde.livejournal.com]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABE!

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

*snuzzes* Thankee!

[mijan.livejournal.com]

Wow. Does it help that I had NO IDEA you were older than 30? I thought you were my age. But then... I look young for my age, and get mistaken for 18 or 20 quite frequently.

Maybe fandom, geekery, and porn keep us young.

why make sense when i can have people do it for me?

[lunarennui.livejournal.com]

*seconds this absolutely*

[snegurochka_lee]

Happy Birthday!! ♥

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Lee! *hearts big time*

[vampisol.livejournal.com]

Happy Birthday! Maybe you could spend the year doing things you want to do but have never gotten around to actually doing? :)

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

*thinks about that* Japan definitely!

[archon-mentha.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday!

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

Thank you, sweetie :-)

[alaana-fair.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday, hon!

I went through the panic of realizing my mortality at 29, so 40 came with little fanfare. Thankfully. I don't think I could have gone through it twice. :-D (And I haven't been carded since I was 16, so go you!)

To help with the transition...

...my contribution. *G* (http://pics.livejournal.com/alaana_fair/pic/000pefdh/)

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

*brain go splodey*

Thank you so much for the birthday wishes, love. I'll just be in the corner here with that lovely picture. *soft sigh*

[lunarennui.livejournal.com]

um...happy birthday!

now i feel like a total bitch for wangsting about turning 30 this friday.

*offers chocolate and an open bar, with a side of HUGE HUGS*

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

Happy early birthday, hon! Oh, and wangst all you want. I did at 30, too. *winks*

[norton-gale.livejournal.com]

All I can say was that turning 39 was a lot harder than the big 4-0. It's like you get a fresh new start at that point. Plus, they say 40 is the new 30. :)

Happy birthday!

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

I could definitely use a fresh start! Thank you, hon :-)

[marksykins.livejournal.com]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAR PENNY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU.

That's all I really have to say. :D Party your ass off.

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

MARKSY, I MISS YOU!!! Are you going to Azkatraz?

[kethlenda.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday!

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Kelly!

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

I just turned 41, and while I'd like to LOOK 25 again, I wouldn't go back there for the world.

Some things are hard to give up. I certainly don't turn heads like I used to, (although I think I'm holding up fairly well) but I am pretty happy to be where I am right now.

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

Physically, I'd love to be 25 again. Mentally, not so much.

And I think you are positively lovely, Trip :-)

[winnett.livejournal.com]

Oh, Happy Birthday! Mine is in a few days.

Lots of virtual cake for you.

I find if I give myself a bit treat every year, that I don't have too many issues about getting older. We'll see, though.

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

What treat are you giving yourself this year, hon?

[rickey-a.livejournal.com]

Happy 39 - I hope it's a wonderful day!

I turned 4-0 last year. Not traumatic at all. My musings are here (http://rickey-a.livejournal.com/72971.html) if you're looking for some sort of ju-ju.

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

I enjoyed reading your ju ju muchly, hon. I've been thinking about a trip to Japan. We shall see!

Thanks for the birthday wishes and the lovely musings, Rickey :-)

[pennswoods.livejournal.com]

Happy Birthday and more power to you.

I don't know yet what the transition from 39-40 will be like. I recall my transition from 29-30, with my 29th year being one full of self-doubt and fear followed by a sense of certainty and empowerment that settled on me after 30. I felt, for some reason, like switching that 2 in my age to a 3 gave me more consequence and a recognition of accomplishment.

Here's hoping that the transition from 39-40 is equally positive for you.

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Penn! Whoot! Power to us both :-)

[allzugern.livejournal.com]

Da ich nicht gut singen kann, schick ich dir dieses Telegramm! Zum Geburtstag viel Glück und Ruh. Und sauf dich bitte nicht so zu!

Alles Gute!

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

Gah! It's midnight here, and I haven't the brainpower to respond in German. I'll get back to you tomorrow :-)

[libby-drew.livejournal.com]

Happy Birthday, sweetheart! I hope it's a great one.

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

It has been so far. Thank you, sweetheart! *cops a cheap feel cos it's her birthday and she can*

[nehalenia.livejournal.com]

Have a wonderful birthday! You can always use my favorite ex-boss's advice. He didn't believe in getting older than 39, so from then on his birthday's were 39-A, 39-B, etc. Last one of his before I stopped working at the insurance co was 39-K.

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

Thank you, lovely. I still owe you an email. I have a link for you as well. Here, have an Ishida. *G*

[ariadneelda.livejournal.com]

Happy Birthday!!! *squishes*

Don't really have any advice. I still can't get used to turning 40 last autumn; I just try not to think about it. But really, I remember turning 20 was much scarier: "Oh noes! I'm not a kid anymore!!" :P

*sends all the virtual cake, alcohol and hot naked boys you want!* ♥

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

*smishes you* Thanks, sexy :-)

[djin7.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday! I'm the big four-oh this year. I'll let you know when it comes if it sucks or is just another day. I have been thinking about a few things I hadn't before, such as quitting smoking and cutting back on my sugar. Because of the year.

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

Dude, I need to quit smoking, too. For like the third time this year. Reason I don't make resolutions. Now watch, I'll be bumming smokes from you and Lisa at Azkatraz :P

And thanks for the birthday wishes, Deej :-) *hugs*

[triestine.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday! No advice, I've just turned 29 so if anything, you can tell us how to get through it... ;)

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

With lots of booze and denial. At least that's the plan. *G*