As of this year, I will be 17. I have had 16 birthdays and each time I find myself less and less excited for them. I believe that the older I get, the more I will forget about birthdays.
Birthdays are supposed to be celebrations: celebrations of how someone came to earth and is still living. On the other hand, I think of it as a reminder that I am getting older. I will get older and will have more responsibilities. There is much to accomplish, sure, but stress also comes along with that.
Being old is not exciting either. I am always telling my parents and other family members how old they are. When I get into their shoes, I will not be happy.
I usually cannot come up with what I want for my birthday either. I am spoiled and get whatever I want, but I have everything, a computer, a game console, and a VR headset. What more could I ask for? I am grateful to my parents, as not a lot of children can say that they get everything they want.
I also realized I do not like parties. Yes, family is cool, but having a large gathering or having people come up to me and say, “I remember you as a baby” is just annoying.
At the end of the day, I will still be getting older, and that is okay I guess. Aging is a part of life, but I just wish it was more exciting. Birthdays could be another holiday of the year, or do what I am currently doing, ignoring it completely.
