The dreaded birthday is quickly approaching (Lies. It’s still 4 months away) The one where you officially have to say mid-before your age. So – today, I decided to pretend it’s my birthday. Without delay I made it “official” and tweeted it.
I plan to pretend today is my birthday. All day.—
Brooke Clay (@brookeclay) August 02, 2011
When you consider all the variables that make a rememberable birthday it’s a shame we don’t celebrate more often.
For example, people like to be extra nice:
@brookeclay happy birthday!! is there a party planned?—
Nathan Neighbors (@nneighborsokc) August 02, 2011
@brookeclay Happy birthday! (I'm helping.)—
James Decker (@jamesdecker2006) August 02, 2011
Happy Birthday @brookeclay the most awesome person I know #truth—
C Isley (@Lola_mesa) August 02, 2011
@brookeclay HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Happy happy happy birthday!!!!!—
Aaron Hommell (@AaronHommell) August 02, 2011
@brookeclay Well, in that case, Happy Birthday to you!—
Teresa D. Falk (@teresadfalk) August 02, 2011
Happy Birthday @brookeclay!—
Callie (@CalliejoKSU) August 02, 2011
@brookeclay well Happy Birthday – where do I send the gifts?—
Brandon Souza (@btsouza) August 02, 2011
Oh – and send you flowers!
Happy Birthday, @brookeclay. Here's a birthday card we made just for you! http://is.gd/F15SQp—
Flowers & Fun (@flowersandfun) August 02, 2011
And for anyone who is unfamiliar with “Birthday Rules 2.0,” it is customary to get yourself a reasonable present celebrating another year of life. On this [fake] birthday I gave myself life insurance. You’re welcome, children I do not have.
To confirm this milestone I proudly sent my parents a text message:
“I got life insurance. You’re welcome. Buy me an orange casket if I die. Thanks.”
{note: I’ll try to refrain from using the word “I” so much on the next post.}
My mom replied by directing me to a craigslist find.
Thanks, Josh, for the disclaimer. Why, exactly do you have this casket? Also – this should confirm the awkwardness from which my humor has evolved.
To you, faithful readers and creepers, I give you this challenge: change your birthday on facebook to today! Let’s all celebrate!
Are you kidding me? You’re dreading your birthday? RELISH in it. You’re SO young and you don’t even know it yet.
Happy Birthday. 
Oh, Katie. This birthday will be bittersweet! I just love my stage in life right now – I’m not ready for change! Hope everything is going great up North!
I loved this post! It made me laugh and sounds like something I would do to my parents…and something my mom would send me! Thanks for making me chuckle today! Oh and happy early birthday!
Thanks, Hannah! Since this post has gone up someone actually sent me a link to an Oklahoma State casket! Crazy! Hope you’re having a wonderful day!
Oh my goodness! Pretend birthdays could even be better than half birthdays. I plan on trying it soon. Have you gotten any presents?
I take exception to the term “somebody”, I sent you that link!! And I’m glad it made you laugh out loud!!! You should probably put your favorite orange heels in a glass case for protection as they match it perfectly. I am glad you have made this an awesome day for yourself! Happy Birthday!!!
I seriously thought the casket on craiglist would be a great purchase considering all the refurbishing of furniture you have been doing. This could be your next project.
I LOVE your blog posts!! You are just so funny and I look forward to reading your blog post everyday at work while I drink my coffee in the mornings.
Sooooo funny. Love it. The milestone is the same for me this year too, in more ways than one. Let’s just celebrate all year.
OSU casket? They make those? I need a link.
Wow 25 is pretty old. It’s time to be mature. Not too excited about it myself. So let’s unite and go to Vegas. It’s the most mature thing I can think of!!!!
P.S.
Can we have a date this weekend and you can teach me how to twitter… Reminds me of the song teach me how to dougie, but I got that down. Just need to tweet!!!!
This is absolutely hilarious! Why didnt I know it was your fake birthday!? Happy Belated (Fake) Birthday!