Can you guess how old I am from the picture? Post a comment. I promise I won’t be offended, no matter what you say. I’m getting old! Ha Ha. I bet most of you will never guess my age.
Most people think I’m still in high school, or at least college. I know that I’ll appreciate that when I am 50 and look 40, but right now, I’d rather look my age.
Tonight, as a birthday gift from a friend, I will stay with my mom so that I can leave for Chicago at 6 a.m. tomorrow morning with my friend, Tricia, my mom and my sister-in-law, Mackenzie. We like to take trips to Chicago together. I think this is our second all together, but I also met my mom there one year.
That was a crazy trip! Princess was only 6 months old and I decided to take her because my mom wanted to see her. I took the train and I was worried that if I fell asleep, someone would take P, so I had her in one of those baby backpacks. She was attached to me almost the whole way. I think it was over a 12 hour trip from Nebraska to Chicago (plus 12 more on the way back). I’ve got a great picture of our trip, but right now, I’m at work. Maybe I’ll add it later, though.
So, I’m looking forward to exploring Chicago. My favorite spots, so far, are the Museum of Contemporary Art (on free Tuesdays), Ed Debevics, the Magnificent Mile and the American Girl store (I can’t wait until P is old enough for me to trust her with a $100 doll so I can buy her one-I do plan on splurging). Remember, I live in a very rural area. So those stores are exciting when I get to go to them.
So my plan for the day is to finish working, and then go pick up my family at the coffee shop in our church basement. I will open my gifts there (yay!), then we will go out to eat. After that, my hubby has to take me to Bay City to drop me off.
I will be taking the MacBook with me, but I’m not sure I’ll actually get around to posting or anything, so you may not hear from me for a few days. I’ll be back late Saturday night.
*If you were trying to read this right after I posted, WordPress was being spazy, so I apologize for the confusion.
Update: Did you guys look? You all are right on. I turned 28 yesterday. Thanks for the comments and greetings! It was a great day and I’m having a great trip!
24/10/2007 at 9:02 am Permalink
Here’s a sure-fire way to look older fast: Every night at bedtime mix a bit of cement and spread it onto your face. In the morning, after you’ve chiseled away your “mask”, you’ll find your skin depleted of all moisture and nicely wrinkled.
“Wow! You look 50!” your friends will exclaim. “Hey! It’s Grandma! Oh … wait … it’s only Mommy,” your children will say.
But seriously, have a lovely birthday!
24/10/2007 at 9:07 am Permalink
LOL! Brian, you never fail to crack me up!
24/10/2007 at 11:47 am Permalink
Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Be very happy that you can not hear me sing! LOL
24/10/2007 at 12:28 pm Permalink
Everyone is chicken to guess, huh? Well, that’s no fun. Come on, let’s have some guesses!
24/10/2007 at 12:40 pm Permalink
I’ll bite- as someone who is regularly mistaken for a teenager, I get it.
hmm… from the picture i would guess no older than 21, but… given your life experience… i’d guess… umm… 31?
that’s my age… so maybe i’m just projecting.
i’m horrible at guessing ages. so i guess i shouldn’t be so annoyed when people are so off on mine.
Happy birthday, you gorgeous redheadrev! Have a fabulous time in Chicago! I lived there for three years, but I never did do all the fabulous things there are to do. I hear the Aquarium is fantastic.
24/10/2007 at 12:44 pm Permalink
Yay! A guess! That makes me incredibly happy. Thanks, More Cows! I’ll give you all the answer the first time I get on the internet after my birthday is over. Hopefully, that means tomorrow. Keep those guesses coming!
24/10/2007 at 12:53 pm Permalink
I think you’re 28.
Have a very happy birthday, a safe trip to Chicago, and a cake LOADED with sugar!
24/10/2007 at 2:05 pm Permalink
erm- about 27?
Happy Birthday
24/10/2007 at 2:23 pm Permalink
I would guess 28 or 29….
…and I feel your pain in the “regularly mistaken for a teenager” category. I went to see one of my youth in a play at the high school two weeks ago. At the ticket table I asked for “one please” and was asked “one student?” Umm, no, I graduated 10 years ago. Thanks though.
happy bday!
24/10/2007 at 2:26 pm Permalink
Happy Birthday! Hope it’s a great one! Hmm… I’m guessing 28?
24/10/2007 at 2:30 pm Permalink
I guess 28.
24/10/2007 at 3:39 pm Permalink
I was still getting “carded” well into my 30′s so I can relate to this post…enjoy your birthday (I’m guessing you hover around 30) and appreciate your youthful appearance! Peace, from another redhead
24/10/2007 at 3:53 pm Permalink
Happy birthday! I’m going with 29, and the sword cuts both ways — I was never carded, even on my 21st birthday (when I kinda wanted to be)!
24/10/2007 at 5:52 pm Permalink
My guess is 28. You don’t so anxious about the big 3-0, and are certainly far enough beyond the 2-1. Happy Birthday, and many more!
24/10/2007 at 9:29 pm Permalink
Happy Birthday! I guess about 28, just because you say you look so much younger. I used to be like that, but now I’m old enough to be your mother! (In fact, my oldest child is 28). Hope you had a happy day!
24/10/2007 at 9:31 pm Permalink
I’ll say 62…hahaha, nahhh who am I kidding?? You’re not THAT old. Let’s say 59.
24/10/2007 at 9:43 pm Permalink
and you…
25/10/2007 at 2:04 am Permalink
hapy b-day may all your dreams come true.
happy trip to chicago and enjoy. Let me guess…i think you’re 28? i’m older than you hehehe
25/10/2007 at 2:38 am Permalink
30 and beautiful
25/10/2007 at 8:24 am Permalink
Happy Birthday!
If you have children and family, I’m guessing 31, but you look early 20′s.
25/10/2007 at 9:08 am Permalink
Hmmmm…..this could be challenging. I guess 27/28. Am I right?
What is the prize?
25/10/2007 at 2:14 pm Permalink
HMMMM….I say, 32.
OH, Happy Birthday, yay! We almosclebrate days to gether. My ordination anniversary was 23rd. Happy Day. I got carded not long ago as grocery store. Had on tee-shit. blue jeans and a baseball cap…no makeup. I almost kissed the cashier! I iwll be 39 in two month
29/10/2007 at 8:32 am Permalink
so…. i know it was a dramatic weekend, but… your age??
i just saw your hubby’s age so i’m guessing your close to the average guess in this pool.
29/10/2007 at 8:50 am Permalink
Haha! VERY dramatic! I added an update to the bottom of the post, but I should have added a comment, too.
You were all very right. I’m 28! Yippee!
29/10/2007 at 9:01 am Permalink
Oh! and thanks to everyone for the birthday greetings and guesses. It really made my birthday extra special this year!
06/02/2008 at 8:05 am Permalink
TODAY IS MY B-DAY MY NAME IS TONYA