A fine wine...

a comfortable, worn-out shoe...

well-preserved jelly or pickles...

perfectly white and well-maintained, but expensive teeth...

or even an exquisite work of classic beauty and timeless art...

 

Maybe you're not such a "spring chicken," anymore, but you're not exactly ready for the chopping block, either. Don't let the accumulating years get you down. Birthdays can be especially hard to take the more of them you've had, but it's just a number...or two...or even three! *gasp*

Remember that and celebrate! You can enjoy your birthday, regardless of the numbers. Try some of these yourself and shed those birthday blues:

Make everyone else --- but you --- slam a "cement mixer" shot at the bar. Make sure they're instructed to do it the right way. (If you don't know...ask the bartender. I'd hate to ruin the surprise!)

If you're over 30, tell everyone that asks your age, that you're 10 to 12 (or more) years older than you actually are. Most likely, they'll be amazed at how YOUNG you look for your age, and the compliments will be free-flowing! Just don't do this until after you've blown out the candles, or you'll end up with extra candles on that cake!

Note: You may still look young for your real age, but adding 10-12 years to that age almost guarantees those compliments and praises! Besides, it's your day, so why not be a little devilish, whether amongst friends or strangers!

 

Celebrate at a place where they sing "Happy Birthday to you...," but...immediately sneak off to tell the server (unbeknownst to your friends), it's someone else's birthday. That way, you can embarrass one of your friends instead of them embarrassing you when the wait staff comes over to sing the birthday song!

Get an ice cream cake, and remember to share. Who doesn't like ice cream cakes?!

Buy a cow......you get the Botox for free! =p

Make everyone wear those silly party hats as if you were having a slumber party birthday like a 9-year-old again! Then, go roller-skating. Wait...just how old are you?!

Instead of a birthday party, if you're single, drag your friends out as if you were celebrating a bachelor or bachelorette party! Make one of them play the prospective bride or groom. Maybe you'll meet some dark handsome new "drink" that night, or a voluptuous, sweet "shot" you'll want to get to know better.

Make the party a murder mystery dinner party instead. It takes the focus off of you...unless you end up being the prime suspect, of course!

Host an off-season costume party! No need to dress in your "birthday suit," though, or you'll give yourself away!

Go to a thrift store and shop for some hideous outfits you remember were actually "in" and were a fashion you once wore. Try them on just for laughs. Then, take a picture and share it with your friends for their amusement.

Have your cake and eat it, too. Go "nuts"...top it with whipped cream and/or ice cream. Remember, it's your day and you're supposed to gorge on your day. Plus, you're a year older. Doesn't an extra pound go with that? Or at least an extra pound of sugar! *cheeky grin*

Don't celebrate your birthday...wait until the day after and have the Unbirthday Party.

Treat yourself to something special. Don't worry who remembers or forgets your day, so long as you have you to pamper you. At least you know that's one gift you'll love...and if not, well, then you'd better spend more time getting to know yourself. =p

Treat someone else to something special...maybe even your mother or father. After all, isn't your birthday also sort of "theirs"? Without them, who would've spawned you?!

Do something you've always wanted to do but never dared or tried before. A hot air balloon ride. Sky-diving. Skinny dipping. An afternoon at the arcade playing your favorite old game...or a new one. Dance...sober. Take a class. Skip a class. Be a little more "you."

Do something you love...whether it's hanging out with friends, staying home with friends or loved ones, watching movies, playing games, writing music, singing, dancing, role-playing, working out...Just do something you love...for you.

Lick someone's ear, preferably in person. But if that's not an option, lick someone's ear virtually...with a phone call.

Reminisce. You're not getting older. You're just upgrading your experiences and memory bank. Celebrate the memories you hold inside that bring you smiles, warmth, comfort, cheer and even laughs. Remind someone of a fond memory shared. Then, make new ones to start this next year right!

Don't let your birthdays get you down.

The best vengeance on the years is to thrive, conquer and...

always remember it's okay to eat your own birthday cake!

After all, you have another 364 days to work that off if you really feel it necessary to try.

P.S. Whenever your birthday is...Happy Birthday...or Unbirthday, if you prefer!

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