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And so, another year passes; the beard gets whiter; the crow's feet get bigger and hantsbear gets a card from his sister reminding him he's entering his fortieth year on the planet. Expletive deleted. Rueful chuckle.
Do I care that much? Not really. Not compared to the amount of neuroses I went through leaving my twenties. Well, it's either that or it's the Effexor.
So, tonight, it's me and a tub of Haagen Daas. Or if anyone turns up, me in a tub of Haagen Daas. Consider that an open invite, boys... ;-{)}
Do I care that much? Not really. Not compared to the amount of neuroses I went through leaving my twenties. Well, it's either that or it's the Effexor.
So, tonight, it's me and a tub of Haagen Daas. Or if anyone turns up, me in a tub of Haagen Daas. Consider that an open invite, boys... ;-{)}
Flashback...
Mar. 18th, 2004 06:45 amRewind 40 Years Ago Today...
"Push... push... almost there...!"
Pop.
Growl. Growl.
"Congratulations, Mrs. S., it's a lovely bouncing baby... er... bear."
Happy birthday hugs dear,![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
rock_bear
"Push... push... almost there...!"
Pop.
Growl. Growl.
"Congratulations, Mrs. S., it's a lovely bouncing baby... er... bear."
Happy birthday hugs dear,
rock_bearFootnote...
Dec. 15th, 2003 06:17 pmSomeone got me a birthday cake with candles n'all this year... somehow that and the card with the g-o-r-g-e-o-u-s bear wrangler on the front made my birthday week that little bit more bearable this week.
Thanks, Russ. ***hug***
Thanks, Russ. ***hug***
Birthday Meme...
Dec. 10th, 2003 04:40 pmWell, here goes with rock_bear's meme...
Age 38
1 Favourite book as a child? - Has to be C.S. Lewis's "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe". Always kept coming back to it.
2 Favourite book as an adult? - Bill Bryson's "The Lost Continent" - a re-discovery of his native land, if you will...
3 First record I ever bought? - "Fanfare For The Common Man" - Emerson, Lake and Palmer
4 Most recent recording I've bought? - Jethro Tull - 'A'.
5 First pet? - A goldfish; can't remember the name.
6 Most recent pet? - See above; only ever had one!!!
7 First non-sexual crush? - Someone in the year above at Junior School - can't remember his name... I just remember he reminded me of one of The Tomorrow People.
8 First sexual partner? - Heh, if Russ think's he's a bit of a late starter, mine was truly four years ago; mutual gearfetishist bear who lived in Sussex.
9 First boyfriend (ie sexual relationship but with valentines and flowers)? - 34, lasted 3 years.
10 When did I know I was gay? - Aged 34.
11 When did I come out? - See above.
12 First time in a foreign country? French Exchange to Sully s/ Loire in 1981.
13 Biggest surprise about that trip? - wonderful food!!!
14 Last time in a foreign country? - October; daytrip to France.
15 First friend of a different racial background? - Ahmed; fellow Saturday Assistant at Boots the Chemists.
16 First job? - Saturday Assistant on the Pharmacy counter at Boots the Chemists.
17 Best job so far? - Well, so far, this one - help desk manager!
rock_bear's meme...Age 38
1 Favourite book as a child? - Has to be C.S. Lewis's "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe". Always kept coming back to it.
2 Favourite book as an adult? - Bill Bryson's "The Lost Continent" - a re-discovery of his native land, if you will...
3 First record I ever bought? - "Fanfare For The Common Man" - Emerson, Lake and Palmer
4 Most recent recording I've bought? - Jethro Tull - 'A'.
5 First pet? - A goldfish; can't remember the name.
6 Most recent pet? - See above; only ever had one!!!
7 First non-sexual crush? - Someone in the year above at Junior School - can't remember his name... I just remember he reminded me of one of The Tomorrow People.
8 First sexual partner? - Heh, if Russ think's he's a bit of a late starter, mine was truly four years ago; mutual gearfetishist bear who lived in Sussex.
9 First boyfriend (ie sexual relationship but with valentines and flowers)? - 34, lasted 3 years.
10 When did I know I was gay? - Aged 34.
11 When did I come out? - See above.
12 First time in a foreign country? French Exchange to Sully s/ Loire in 1981.
13 Biggest surprise about that trip? - wonderful food!!!
14 Last time in a foreign country? - October; daytrip to France.
15 First friend of a different racial background? - Ahmed; fellow Saturday Assistant at Boots the Chemists.
16 First job? - Saturday Assistant on the Pharmacy counter at Boots the Chemists.
17 Best job so far? - Well, so far, this one - help desk manager!
Yep, it's that time of year again. Time to wonder how I've managed to survive 37 years on this planet. And, guess what, I'm in a fragile state of mind. I had a card from my father - "Son - Remembering the boy you were... And feeling proud of the man you've become." It brings a a lump to my throat just writing it again. Probably the best birthday present he could have given me.
I could write about all the stuff at work that sent me straight down this morning, but that just eclipsed everything.
I need a hug.
I could write about all the stuff at work that sent me straight down this morning, but that just eclipsed everything.
I need a hug.
