December 3, 2003

 

 

 

From The Editor

 

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Happy Birthday To Me!

It was my birthday on Tuesday so on
Friday I am going to party like it’s my
birthday. Sadly, like it's my 27th birth-
day and not my 19th. If it were my 19th
the party would go from Friday to
Friday. But 27—dinner with friends?

Am I now in my late twenties? It
makes me sad. I’m not the young, ener-
getic gal I used to be. I can’t just slip into
some hoochi mama clothes and head to
the club to drop it like it’s hot. I just
can't—well, more like I shouldn't.

This past weekend consisted of clean-
ing the house, children’s activities, and
dinner with gramma at the white spot. I
am hardly an up-and-comer in the social
scene. But I am okay with that.

I have finally gotten to the stage in my
life where I can stay at home and not
care if I am missing anything. In fact, I
sit at home and occassionally snicker,
while thinking about those fools out at
the clubs spending their hard-earned
dollars and going home disappointed.

I can stay home for free and listen to
the music I like, there is no line-up at
fridge to get a drink, and no meaningless
small talk. Oh yes, the good life.

Don't get me wrong. I still go out. In
fact on Friday I am going to go to a pub
for dinner. Can you imagine?—a pub!
Fifteen of my closest friends—who of
course don’t get along—but there will be
a band, good food, booze, and conversa-
tion.

You know what’s worse than turning
26? It’s turning 32! It’s those poor suck-
ers I feel sorry for.

Best friends forever!
Kerry Evans,
Managing Editor

 

 

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