Birthday

For some, birthdays are the best time of the year and it's the most exciting event that takes place in your life. In fact, for children birthdays are the best gifts of life because everything on that day will be perfect and it is definitely worth celebrating. They will receive toys of all kinds and just can't wait to play with them for that occasion only. After playing witht the toys just once, they will either hide them under their bed forever or it will end up in the pile of "garbage". Now, for teenager it is the most important event in their life because they are one step closer to becoming independent. That beautiful car they always wanted or that amazing sweet sixteen they plan to throw. However, birthdays can also be the worst event in your life. In actuality, some adults can't wait until it is over. It is described as the "worst day in my life" because you are one step closer to being OLD.
It's my cousin's birthday today and I decided to give him a call and wish him a happy birthday. He lives in Germany and is two years younger than me. Funny story; when I called him, there were noises in the background and jeers taking place. He was having a birthday party with his closest friends. I was telling him how he was getting closer to owning a car and becoming independent but in a good way. He turns to me and says, "Now you have ruined my birthday!" I thought he would be excited but he said that every birthday "I feel as if I am one year younger not older." I thought that was a very ironic situation and wanted to share this story with you. I mean we feel as if every birthday will draw us closer to being older but in fact, every year on our birthday we tend to act silly and let loose. That one day is just an excuse to being happy and counting your blessings. You may not feel this way the next day but you know deep in your heart, you are lucky to be alive.