Can I say something controversial?

In the few times over my limited life span that I have encountered a “Birthday Week” type of individual, why is it that it was a girl, lady, woman, female of 19 years of age to about 30 years old. They must have one hell of a charismatic kick to keep others engaged in celebrations for so long. Not only that but the support team has to be extensive. Kudos to you for being able to pull it off. I personally don’t inspire that sort of outward pouring of emotion from others around me. My fault, I’m not terribly outgoing, nor do I drink much, nor be effusive with my friends. You cannot expect back that which you do not give! Those who can give big love out to the world can get it back in spades, and often do. I’m envious. Not of the giving out of love endlessly — that sounds exhausting, and draining in a way I don’t think I could measure. But to be the cause célèbre that others rally around (just for a little while, only on the day) could be fun. I’d feel self conscious about it, and would likely hate it. Hard to beat British Conditioning of cool reserve, with no outward confidence in one’s abilities.

Needless to say I have a non milestone birthday just around the bend, and it’s a day much like any other. With any luck work will have calmed down so that I can take a moment to read, or play a video game, or continue to paint my Warhammer 40K Space Wolves of which I have forty to complete, with another sixteen Eldar waiting patiently in the wings for a colour scheme, and some paint application.

I bought myself a chainsaw for Christmas that wound up needed additional chains, gloves, helmet with face shield, ear phones, and chaps to keep me from killing myself. Not to mention the bar oil, and different grades of engine oil that differ from the Proyama to the Stihl. It got very expensive, so I bought myself  three small paint sets for my birthday because I really over spent for myself at Christmas. No snowblower, or upright kick boxing punching bag this year. Maybe if work stays hot I can get my daughter the bag for skill building, and my own exercise. We’ll see.

So to those capable of a birthday week, I hope you cherish it, and enjoy every second of the celebrations.