A matter of age

12 Jan, 2007. 9 Comments. Leave a comment

I am about to have a birthday soon. Normally, I would invite everyone I know, plan my own surprise party and buy a whole new outfit. But this year, it’s different. I am edging closer to 30 by turning 29 and as far as I’m concerned, it ain’t no cause for celebration. While I’m going [...]

I am about to have a birthday soon. Normally, I would invite everyone I know, plan my own surprise party and buy a whole new outfit.

But this year, it’s different.

I am edging closer to 30 by turning 29 and as far as I’m concerned, it ain’t no cause for celebration.

While I’m going all coy on the number, I thought it would be sensible to send my hubby a modest list of my preferred birthday presents (just thinking about it now makes me cringe). So this is what I send him:

If anyone asks… this is what I want for my birthday:

The Bharti Vyas Ayurveda Book
A £25 Mac make up voucher
A Waterstones voucher for cookbooks
A new garlic press (a really good one)

xx

I should have seen this coming, but within seconds he had forwarded this to all our friends, his brother and my sister, adding:

1 carat diamond platinum ring
Boob job to size DD
Driving licence (or driver)
2 babies, a boy and a girl

So while I sit back as the centre of attention for the wrong reasons and butt of all jokes, I thought I’d share with you how I know I’m ageing:

  1. I like brussels sprouts and spinach
  2. I enjoy trips to the countryside
  3. I refer to anyone under 22 as “youth”
  4. I call the noise police on neighbours partying beyond 3:00am

I will head home soon to sulk…

9 Responses to “A matter of age”

  1. shilpa says:
    January 12, 2007 at 6:02 pm

    apparently things get better in your 30s… i’m still trying to figure that one out so live up your 29th year!! also if you have any interesting lamb curry dishes, please do share. many happy returns of the day and much love.

  2. sra says:
    January 12, 2007 at 9:14 pm

    Many happy returns! Life begins at 40, or so they say, you’ve a long way to go!

  3. Trupti says:
    January 13, 2007 at 12:03 pm

    Have a wonderful day….and I hope you get ALL that you want! They say,life is better in the 30s for us women…in EVERY way…..if you get the drift.
    Enjoy…

    Trupti

  4. vanessa says:
    January 15, 2007 at 9:18 am

    ooh ooh – i got the diamond platinum ring and the driving license in the past few months since i turned 29, so it’s all good!

    love your blog….

  5. Mallika says:
    January 15, 2007 at 9:48 am

    Thanks guys. I have semi-recovered from birthday angst. Vanessa – it’s the bood job I’m really after… ha ha

  6. sandeepa says:
    January 17, 2007 at 12:16 pm

    Getting to like veggies is a sure sign of age, I do agree…
    But you are still a kid Mallika, at heart :) so forget and enjoy. If you like you can even chuck the Brussel Sprouts

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, hope the hubby gets you everything in List 1 & 2

  7. Mangs says:
    January 17, 2007 at 1:49 pm

    happy to you! whats a bood job and, unrelated, i have a multicultural potluck coming up :(

    the perils of uni life.

  8. Shilpa says:
    January 22, 2007 at 5:14 am

    Hi Mallika, I’m new to your blog, but it’s funny to read this ‘cos I just turned 30 myself less than a week ago and was a recluse on the last day of my 20s! :) I’m not the same Shilpa as the one above (and it’s not my real name either), btw. Hope your birthday turned out to be enjoyable!

  9. Pille says:
    January 24, 2007 at 4:00 am

    I remember the anxiety before turning 30, but frankly, life hasn’t fallen apart and I’m definitely enjoying it more than in my early 20s.
    Love your birthday list, especially the added part:)

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