Today is My Birthday….
As I look back at my time on this planet, I am struck with the volume of cool things that I’ve done and the lessons that I’ve learned.
Cool Things I’ve Done
I’ve visited many different countries (Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Switzerland, The Netherlands, France, Spain, Italy, Jamaica, China, and Hong Kong) and am now on my second passport. I have an unused Chinese visa. I’ve seen Volcano National Park on the Big Island, Hawaii. I’ve seen the Pipeline on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. I’ve ridden in a hot air balloon. I’ve bungee jumped (I succumbed to peer pressure). I’ve petted Killer Whales, Dolphins, and Sting Rays. I’ve snorkeled with barracuda (this was accidental) and swam with sharks (this was not accidental). I’ve visited every state park in the great state of Kentucky and managed to find myself with very cool jobs and friends.
Things I’ve Learned
I am totally willing to make a complete clown of myself in order to get my son, Caboose, to laugh. I’ve realized that I enjoy singing out loud in my car no matter how crazy it makes me look. I enjoy my X-Box360 and own games that are just for me. I buy and enjoy girl-power anthems like P!nk’s “So What”, Beyonce’s “Single Ladies” and ABBA’s “Dancing Queen”. I’m an Iron Dog, a Taurus, and a GenX mother. I know enough to know that I really don’t know anything and I’m OK with that…. I may be getting older, but I still feel like a little kid. I am me. Who are you?
Posted by Jennifer Carey on May. 07, 2009
Comments
Happy Birthday. Thats a great life and so much more to come! May 9, yes..Mothers Day was my BD. I think the family is getting together on Sunday to celebrate. Caboose, thats a wonderful name. My kids are all grown and I am entering that greatest stretch of my life where I can still be a kid and I don’t get chastized! My wife and I love to travel but she has one or two years to go before retirement. Hope I can hang in there.
Enjoy life. It really does get better as you add years. Of course, you have to have a great sense of humor.
Jim
Posted by Jim (Bonanzablue) on 05/07/2009 11:32 AM
Hey Patrick!! I’m so happy you liked Manta. I saw the raw footage of the ride and decided that it might make me toss my cookies!! Have a great weekend!
Posted by Jennifer Carey on 05/07/2009 12:54 PM
Happy Birthday. Make it be a grand, glorious and ginormus day.
Posted by Jeff Hurt on 05/07/2009 01:48 PM
Thanks Jeff!! I am going to see Star Trek tonight, so it will be astronomical!!
Posted by Jennifer Carey on 05/07/2009 03:14 PM
Happy Birthday Jennifer! Did some manta riding with some of your co-workers the other day. Hope you have a great day!
Posted by Patrick on 05/07/2009 11:27 AM