Author Topic: 30th Birthday...A Big Deal?. (Read 9743 times)

iNfErNaL · « **on:** Apr 09, 2007, 10:30:17 PM »

I don't know how to start this thread

,One of my good friends turned 30 this last weekend and his GF planned a big surprise birthday party for him in Vegas during the Viva Las Vegas event.I didn't go because I wanted to stay home and work on my rig,then just a few minutes ago I get this phone call from my other good buddie's sister telling me that she's planning a big surprise 30th birthday party for him and wants me to attend.Now,I didn't think it was a big deal untill I started thinking I'm gonna turn 30 in a few months.So I started thinking about a lot of things and all of a sudden I'm depressed $I\'m Down$ .I have no real reason to,I'm 29,married,have 2 beautiful sons,some toys,a great job and LOTS of great friends.I don't expect a surprise party,hell I haven't had a b-day party in years nor did I throw one for my wife when she turned 30 a couple months back.I guess I'm just curious as to what those of you that HAVE reached or passed that age did or how you felt or if it was even a big deal for you because I guess it seems to be a big thing for some people

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alwayzbroken · « **Reply #1 on:** Apr 09, 2007, 10:40:35 PM »

I am not near that age but if nothing else it sounds like a really good excuse to party with some good friends.

Loosekannon · « **Reply #2 on:** Apr 09, 2007, 10:42:55 PM »

Hey bro, I'm coming up on 34 (at the end of the year) but, I feel great about it all. 30 is no big deal. Life is the same, I just act as young as I feel. And I have no plans of growing up any time soon

$Beer Chug\'n$ Turning 30 did change or bother me one bit, its just another day.......

Blingn · « **Reply #3 on:** Apr 09, 2007, 10:45:24 PM »

I see it this way. It is how old you feel inside that counts. If you can wheel, come home be with the kids, wrench all day, and still have a good time partying hell who cares how old you are. I have met 50 year old guys on the trail that can whoop up on us youngsters. Shoot NOT calling Marlin old but at his birthday no one could keep up with that guy. He was under those rigs so fast and fixing stuff so fast the younger crowd stood there shocked.

germ · « **Reply #4 on:** Apr 09, 2007, 10:52:59 PM »

I actually had a really hard time turning 30. Didn't happen when I hit 40, but for some reason 30 was a big deal to me. I've talked to others who have felt the same way. My theory goes like this...

Wanna be 13 so you can be a real "teenager"
Wanna be 16 so you can drive
Wanna be 18 so you can vote
Wanna be 21 so you can drink
Wanna be 25 so your insurance rates come down

Then...........

What...wanna be 65 so I can retire?

?

Not sure, 30 is kinda an age I never really thought about making it to, then when I actually made it it was like "Whoa how the hell did I get here, and what to I have to show for it?"

Dunno, just some random thoughts on the subject.

Erik

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #5 on:** Apr 09, 2007, 10:55:38 PM »

It's just another day no different the ones before it, but it is another good reason to have a few $Beer Chug\'n$

iNfErNaL · « **Reply #6 on:** Apr 09, 2007, 11:31:39 PM »

Ha ha,thanx for the great replys fellas $Beer Chug\'n$ .ALL of your replys make PERFECT sence!!!.I guess I just feel this way because I never really thought it would be a big deal and all of a sudden people around me are making it that way I guess

...alwayzbroken,you're damn right!!! $Beer Chug\'n$ ...Chase,

bro you and I of all people DEFINATELY don't act our age

...Matt,DAMN good way to look at it

...Eric,VERY well put,and oh so true

...RS,Damn Skippy

,guess we need to have us a few $Beer Chug\'n$ .

NT-OUTBACK · « **Reply #7 on:** Apr 09, 2007, 11:51:06 PM »

AaronB · « **Reply #8 on:** Apr 10, 2007, 01:10:51 AM »

I hit 30 last september and I honestly dont feel any different. It did make it a little better considering i got to spend it in Germany. Dont worry bro, you shouldn't need Viagra for at least ten more years.

iNfErNaL · « **Reply #9 on:** Apr 10, 2007, 08:19:04 AM »

Quote from: Aaronb on Apr 10, 2007, 01:10:51 AM

Dont worry bro, you shouldn't need Viagra for at least ten more years.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #10 on:** Apr 10, 2007, 08:21:23 AM »

I didn't even notice when I turned 30

Just another day.

(although my wife gives me

all the time)

chim · « **Reply #11 on:** Apr 10, 2007, 08:57:51 AM »

Dude.. I turn 30 next month.. I think a party would be great.. but if not.. im ok with that too... 30 isnt scary to me.. but 40 is.... but then I dont plan on hitting my prime till Im 35 then holding it for several years

I with you though.. I have two beautiful boys, an awesome girlfriend, good job, and the Lord keeps blessing me.. Looks like he has done similar for you!

gotrocks · « **Reply #12 on:** Apr 10, 2007, 09:40:38 AM »

Quote from: paxil4x4 on Apr 09, 2007, 11:51:06 PM

Fixed

Sadly more people vote for American idol then anything else. Guns are what we really want

X2

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #13 on:** Apr 10, 2007, 10:02:42 AM »

Quote from: Infernal on Apr 09, 2007, 10:30:17 PM

Now,I didn't think it was a big deal untill I started thinking I'm gonna turn 30 in a few months.So I started thinking about a lot of things and all of a sudden I'm depressed $I\'m Down$ .I have no real reason to,I'm 29,married,have 2 beautiful sons,some toys,a great job and LOTS of great friends.

if i had to see what you do in the mirror each morning i would be depressed too

Pepe >

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #14 on:** Apr 10, 2007, 10:09:28 AM »

but in all seriousness i think i had a bad day that day myself

*FFC* · « **Reply #15 on:** Apr 10, 2007, 10:33:44 AM »

Ooooh Peps now that you started this you know I gotta give you crap when I see you again

It's okay, I give Matt crap about it all the time and

He's older than you

Nawww don't be depressed. Just figure you gotta grow up physically there's no getting around that, but you never really do have to 'grow up'

Enjoy life, you only get to live it once

And make the best of who and what you have while you still have them

I've learned that the hard way.

BLACKDOG · « **Reply #16 on:** Apr 10, 2007, 10:45:40 AM »

May as well just give up dude, start walking with a cane

its just another day, another dollar

TacoStewie · « **Reply #17 on:** Apr 10, 2007, 10:51:03 AM »

Quote from: germ on Apr 09, 2007, 10:52:59 PM

Wanna be 13 so you can be a real "teenager"
Wanna be 16 so you can drive
Wanna be 18 so you can vote
Wanna be 21 so you can drink
Wanna be 25 so your insurance rates come down

Erik

you forgot 17.. Rated R movies

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #18 on:** Apr 10, 2007, 10:57:30 AM »

blackdiamond · « **Reply #19 on:** Apr 10, 2007, 11:53:58 AM »

I'm actually looking forward to turning 30 this year because people still confuse me with a college kid (I'm 29 and 6 years past my 5 year college sentence) and sometimes even a high school kid. I think it will be fun to convince people that I'm really 30!

If you're having trouble dealing with being old, consider this:

(1) Only 10 years from 40
(2) Only 20 years from 50
(3) Halfway to 60
(4) Almost half your life is over and the older you get the faster times seems to go...

*FFC* · « **Reply #20 on:** Apr 10, 2007, 01:32:22 PM »

Quote from: blackdiamond on Apr 10, 2007, 11:53:58 AM

(1) Only 10 years from 40
(2) Only 20 years from 50
(3) Halfway to 60
(4) Almost half your life is over and the older you get the faster times seems to go...

Now how is that supposed to help him cope with turning 30?

Duffil · « **Reply #21 on:** Apr 10, 2007, 02:24:51 PM »

I am way too negative and depressing to help on this issue. sorry peps.

Cheesemaker · « **Reply #22 on:** Apr 10, 2007, 02:45:08 PM »

Never bothered me one bit! I'm 34, 35 @ the end of the month! The only thing I notice is I'm a little slower than I used to be, but I still can keep up with the younger crowd when I want to be. Need a little more sleep. I have also learned that you tend to stop and think things through before you attempt anything! That and hangovers get harder to deal with, in each passing year!

iNfErNaL · « **Reply #23 on:** Apr 10, 2007, 03:28:01 PM »

Quote from: Duffil on Apr 10, 2007, 02:24:51 PM

I am way too negative and depressing to help on this issue. sorry peps.

iNfErNaL · « **Reply #24 on:** Apr 10, 2007, 03:31:14 PM »

Ha ha,I'm actually not having a hard time with it at all,shoot I don't even feel like I'm almost 30 wich is why I'm wondering if I should.I feel like I'm right around 20 or 21

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alwayzbroken · « **Reply #25 on:** Apr 10, 2007, 03:33:34 PM »

Quote from: Infernal on Apr 10, 2007, 03:31:14 PM

Ha ha,I'm actually not having a hard time with it at all,shoot I don't even feel like I'm almost 30 wich is why I'm wondering if I should.I feel like I'm right around 20 or 21 .

I'm 21 and I can tell you that the feeling of 21 can be quite dangerous.

Gittinit · « **Reply #26 on:** Apr 10, 2007, 05:09:56 PM »

Quote from: 79coyotefrg on Apr 10, 2007, 10:09:28 AM

but in all seriousness i think i had a bad day that day myself

You rember that far back?

I turned 30 like 2 weeks ago and although the time leading up to that day was hard, I had a great b day. I did just return from a wheeling trip, and that probably made it easier. Knowing what I do and what I am capable of just makes it all that much easier to accept my age.

How many people are as capable as you at 30?

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #27 on:** Apr 10, 2007, 05:16:54 PM »

DON"T GET ME STARTED ON THIS TOPIC JUST DON"T

i found out who my real friends where when it was time 2 go out and

kneedownnate · « **Reply #28 on:** Apr 10, 2007, 09:44:52 PM »

Just another day. I woke up, took a turd, went to work and saw chicks in bikinis. Lather, rinse, repeat, a day's, a day's a day.

Gittinit · « **Reply #29 on:** Apr 11, 2007, 08:57:20 AM »

Quote from: kneedownnate on Apr 10, 2007, 09:44:52 PM

Just another day. I woke up, took a turd, went to work and saw chicks in bikinis. Lather, rinse, repeat, a day's, a day's a day.

took a turd

So where did yall go?

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