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TBT: 35 Years Ago

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On March 26, 2015

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I have no picture for this late Throwback Thursday post. Since my birthday fell on a Thursday I thought I would take the narcissistic route (so much for the high road). Obviously I don’t have a picture from the day I was born because we didn’t have an iPhone back then. I don’t really feel old. I’m pretty content with what I have accomplished thus far. If I could change anything I would have read a little more and studied a little harder.

I appreciate all the wonderful birthday wishes I received from so many folks on Facebook, via text and from the folks at work. It’s a great day because all of you made it a great day!

Before someone else decides to let me know what things were like 35 years ago, I will save you the effort:

35 Years Ago

Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back was released (which we all know is the best one)
Ronald Reagan was elected President (could use him again about now)
Pac-Man was released
Post-It Notes were launched into market (in April)
It was the year Lennon was shot and Mount St Helens erupted
Supposedly gas was $1.19 a gallon, but that seems a little high
A VHS Home Movie camera cost about $1600
Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust” was their latest hit

Also, Leonard Nimoy was born March 26th, 1931. He would have been 84 today. I am proud to share a birthday with him. #LLAP

TBT is one of those crazy Facebook trends. It stands for “ThrowBack Thursday” and often times people post pictures. I know the old adage “A picture is worth 1,000 words” but most of the time the pictures I want to post have a great story behind them. In my traditional nerdy fashion, instead of just a picture I want to provide a blog post for my TBT moments to share those great stories. I will not share stories in which the context will embarrass or incriminate myself or my friends and family.

Biggs On: Turning 30

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On March 1, 2010

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It is now March and by the end of this month I will be 30 years old; an age that some might denote as the first major milestone as an aging adult. I am certain, without a doubt, that I will get the question (or some derivation of this question) “How does it feel to be (turning) 30?” I could quote some cliche but I feel like cliches are often used to mask one’s true feelings, therefore I’m not going to respond with “You’re only as old as you feel” or “30 is the new 20” because its not representative of my true cogitation on the matter.

Honestly I don’t understand the hype many place on turning 30. The way I perceive it, God willing I haven’t even reached half my lifespan. What is it that I should be depressed about after having been alive for 30 years? There are infants, children and teenagers whose lives are tragically cut short; often by circumstances that are beyond their control. After 30 years I have completed high school, completed college (with 2 degrees), secured a job, and I am married. Granted I don’t have any children yet, but personally that isn’t a pre-30 requirement. Children could lead me down a tangent that is better reserved for its own topic (however, children are in the game plan … assuming it coincides with His plan).Honestly even having completed college or getting married isn’t necessarily a pre-30 requirement for everyone. I’m not here to diminish those who may have chosen different goals and acolytes in their first 30 years.

The way I see it your birthday isn’t something you should ever dread whether you are turning 30, 40, 80, or 100. It’s a celebration of life. You have survived. You have succeeded. You have seen the origin of things; might have even seen the demise of things. So embrace your birthday; embrace your age. Don’t think about how old you are getting; think about how long you have survived. You know what I’m going to do on March 26th, the day I turn 30 years old? I am probably going to get plowed! Why? It isn’t because I loathe getting older, it’s because I’m excited to celebrate turning 30.

And that’s what I think about that; take it how you want it.

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