Wow! I didn't even see this thread. I don't usually browse the threads unless I'm bored or have some time to waste. That doesn't sound very nice to the other thread creators, but at least I'm being my own honest self.
I probably should browse this forum more than I do. Many times, I've found something interesting, that I wouldn't have, if I didn't. But, I just get in the rut of waiting for email notifications of the threads I'm subscribed to. It can be an interesting rut, but a rut just the same. And because of this rut, I didn't even notice this thread. I guess it's a good thing that I had some time to waste today, huh?
Like many of us, I had to work on my birthday. Other than that little thought in the back of my head that reminded me it was my birthday, it was just another day in my life. Well, that's not my total really, but I'm getting to that point. I don't mind it, though. It seems we all get to the age when a birthday is just another chronological day.
We used to laugh when my mother had to think, when we asked how old she was. I've never been any good at simple math. I must have acquired the gene from her. I've become increasingly concerned that I hesitate, when someone asks my age. Because I hesitate, some people think I don't want to answer. But actually, I'm just counting the years, in my head.
But, 55 is an easy one to remember. 53 was pretty tough, for some reason. For most of the year, I thought I was 54. And that was mainly because my sister said I was. She's 5 years older than I am, but she was quite sure I was 54, and so...not being any good at simple addition...I was going along with her. Then on Thanksgiving Day of that year, I decided to add up the years, and realized I was only 53. I felt like I had gained a year somewhere! Obviously, that sister is worse with math than I am.
And, I'm glad I can say my parents both died at a nice old age. Both lived long and happy lives. So, maybe that means you'll be stuck with me for a while. 55 is the new 18, right?
I'm glad you all had a little time to waste and post in this thread. I do appreciate your nice thoughts and wishes for my birthday. And I also want to thank FurryFury for starting this thread. Sweetheart, my porch light is still on, if you ever decide on a visit. I've got plenty of lube.