Next Sunday, I will be 28. It’s a shit age to be and I cannot wait for the 22nd to be done! And having birthdays’ in January, pretty much sets the tone for the rest of the year. True story.
Why am I irritated to turn 28? It’s what I call the “too young to be old and too old to be young” age. If I went out and did something insane, I know I’d feel silly thinking “grow up!” and if I did not, I’d feel “yawn girl, u need to chill sometimes”.
Obviously, the threat of the looming 28 makes me stupid and ghetto, as evidenced above 
Anyhoo, this turning of 28 is making me extremely emotional. Like crying to sleep emotional. So frequently emotional, that the minute I start crying, the DH snuggles deeper into his blanket and snores in nano seconds to avoid my deep philosophical debates which I can only conjure up at 1 in the night. Maybe its me unconsciously crying out at the impending end of my twenties, but look like I am waiting to turn 30 because I told everyone one that I am going to Paris for my 30th birthday and damn it, I will!
Even as a child I never had the patience or enthusiasm for my birthdays. Maybe it’s because:
- My supremely lazy parents left the christmas decorations on a little longer and blew a couple of balloons for my birthday… to make it look like they made an effort.
- Someone or the other always died/gave birth/was dying/hated my face etc and never made it to my birthday party. So, it became a wasted effort to cook elaborate meals for the 4 of us and then a torture to shove down 2kgs of cake because my parents, sister and I do not have sweet-tooths.
- Because we were christians and the neighborhood hindu aunties were worried we’d shove beef down their kids throats. (MIL, I am looking at you)
- Because exam freak outs begin and people start studying for 8 hours a day for their 4th standard final exams in March!
- Because I am the book nerd and would not appreciate good gifts (assumption by everyone). So, no point buying her pretty things which then translates into “should we even bother going?”
- Because whether parents all over the world admit it or not, they ALWAYS have a soft spot for the first-borns.
And finally, because…
- The DH couldn’t afford to give me awesome birthdays because he was a wee little thing
One day, I am so going to turn into THAT adult who is scared shitless when someone comes up and screams “Happy Birthday” because sooner or later, I will have forgotten all about this forgetful day.
dmbaxi said
Hey happpppppy wala bday and a biiiig hug!! Common its your day!! Mood change karlena atleast mere khatir!!
Wish you will have a hell lotta fun and the birthday will change your taqdeer as well! 
chroniclesofdee said
hmmm.. ok
neha said
Happy Birthday Dee !!
chroniclesofdee said
Thanks hon! its next sunday wonly
An old timer who shut her blog said
Hey birthday wishes in advance as I’m not sure I’ll remember it on the day. Bad with dates.
. My little secret for happiness.
Oh I’m the one who always hopes people forget her birthday and the day rolls normally. It might have to do with the fact that I hate to be the centre of attraction or to be branded the day as mine. But I like gifting myself. I need occasions to buy stuff, else I think I’m over spending. Also I’m not comfortable accepting gifts (weird I know) :-/ But I respect others’ enthusiasm and to humor them I take them out for dinner or cook something nice at home. Thats all about it. And would it help if I say I’ve just crossed the number? And it didn’t make one bit of difference. My biggest is completing 30. Hope it’ll go as smoothly. IT”S all in our minds. Be as you want to be and do all that you wish, no matter what others think or talk
An old timer who shut her blog said
just realized it’s no secret anymore
chroniclesofdee said
I am not too big on celebrating birthdays either.. I am big on celebrating anniversaries!
As cheesy as it sounds, the DH and I go over the top on our dating anniversary and do long trip on the last week of August every year since we started working
Bikram said
MANY Happy returns of the day to you … hapy happy birthday … in advance .. will make a note of it too for sunday
and paris for 30th ok make sure to invite me too.. I am right next to paris
he he he he
have fun and enjoyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
chroniclesofdee said
Thank you
BlueMist said
Advance Birthday Wishes Dee. I would say enjoy the 28th it comes only once
chroniclesofdee said
Thanks BM
snippetsnscribbles said
babe – you are not supposed to write about how freaked out you’re about turning 28 when you have readers who have turned 30!
It is a crime 
chroniclesofdee said
I totally think, my 30s will be awesome!
CA said
Happy Birthday in advance .. Good luck with your Paris trip. I am sure YOU will make it happen
Cheer up, you still have 2 long years to make this happen.
chroniclesofdee said
I’m worried that if does’nt happen, for whatever reason, I will be really upset
la Vida Loca said
Happy birthday!!! 28! 28!! Listen darlin’ 30s are better….wayyy better!
chroniclesofdee said
I completely agree!
Somehow the DH has turned sexier after he turned 30
R's Mom said
Happy Birthday Dee…and like snippetsnscribbles says..dont say such things when your readers just hit the 30 mark
:)
Hugs to you
chroniclesofdee said
30′s rock!
Nuttie Natters said
That explains it – you are an aquarian!!! Same pinch same pinch –
and hmmmph at turning 28 – i am getting all senti abt leaving the 20′s and entering the big 30 – and no i wont be in paris for the same – SOB
chroniclesofdee said
No, I want to turn 30, at least to go to Paris!
I honestly feel people have gotten smarter & nicer when they reach their 30s. Maybe there’s some redemption for me too
Deelicious said
Hey..Many Many happy returns of the day!!
Dee said
Thank you!
Ramya said
Happy birthday in advance! I’m a month younger – will be turning 28 in Feb. And sistah, I share your pain about being too old to be young, and too young to be old. But I’m making a list of things to do before I turn 30, so I want to stave off the 30th birthday for as long as I can so I can finish up the list.
And hey! I am planning to celebrate my 30th in Paris too.
Dee said
well, we should plan together!
Happy birthday, a month in advance!
Homecooked said
Man…you are a baby! I mean age wise
Happy Birthday in advance. And I love your plan for a 30th birthday celebration in Paris. I wish I was that wise at your age 
Dee said
lol..
my mom’s more upset about her “baby” being 28
Just call me 'A' said
HAPPY HAPPY Birthday. Keep rocking. Age is just a number
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Dee said
hey! thanks for the wishes..
welcome back
AlwaysHappyKya said
Turning 28 , so you are crying yourself to sleep?
At 30, I have to bury myself under the soil and wait there for my last breath then!
Awww..come on Dee. 28 is no time to debate about ‘too younger..too older’ stuff. Go do insane stuff, you are entitled to..as long as you wish!
You are entitled to behave grown up and matured too..whenever it feels fit, okay?
Cheer up, dearie…open up some of that sparkly drink and make a toast for yourself. 28 is totally awesome!
{{Hugs}}
Dee said
28 wasn’t so bad!
As for the insane thing, when we came back from dinner, I climed the dining table and stood for an hour screaming at a rat, while the DH adn the rat laughed at me! ugh
thanks for the hugs babe
Puja said
I remember crying bucket full of tears when my friend called to wish me on my 30th birthday!!! She ‘explained’ the benefits of being 30+ , and looking at her latest pics (of traveling and adventurous sports), i was bound to be inspired!
You have fun… loads of it! Go and visit all those place you have wanted to….:)
Happy Happy Birrrrday!!!! (sorry I got late by one day
)
Dee said
like I said, I cannot wait to turn 30, I just know that its gonna be amazing!
Thanks for wishes babe
2rupeetea said
Hi there Dee!
I’ve been reading your blog from the past month
Needless to say, I’m thoroughly enjoying it! Anyway, sorry for not commenting; I feel like i bring a bad omen to blog posts; I used to read a post, comment happily, and never got a reply 
it was as if my comment was ignored. Happened (happens) on many blogs 
and I didn’t want it to happen on yours too. Sounds silly no?
But for your birthday post, I will! Happppppy birthday! Paris is beautiful, you should go there! I can help if you need any information
xoxo,
t
PS: Believe me, 30 IS really much better than your 20s!
chroniclesofdee said
Hey!
Thanks for the comment & welcome!
Finally someone who confirms tat my 30s will indeed b awesome
Childwoman said
Hey I am sorry, I totally forgot about this. Sorry!!
I hope you had a great day on your special day. I am thirty, and trust me 30′s are waaay better than 20′s !!
chroniclesofdee said
Thats ok!
Thanks love