In 23 days, I turn 23. Like men and maraschino cherries in my alcoholic, vodka-based drink, I have always had a thing for turning a year older. I’d rather not ramble about my issues (because really, there is nothing more attractive than seeing an insipid almost-23-year old girl launch into a lengthy monologue about her imaginary growing pains) and how— despite finding myself in a fulfilling and emotionally-satisfying relationship— I still have my insecurities about people taking me seriously…
I think I just lost my train of thought. Let’s try that one more time without the digressions.
I’d rather not ramble about my issues and how— despite finding myself in a fulfilling and emotionally-satisfying relationship— I still have my insecurities about people taking me seriously. So instead of going into that, what I’ll do is post one birthday-related entry a day for the next 23 days (yes, this is also me boosting author-based activity in this blog). Thus, 23 for 23. These entries may be part of a birthday wishlist, a realization, a random thought or observation, memories from birthdays past…anything. OMG, I just cringed at how cheesy I am sounding right now.
So to start the list! Something from my wishlist:
Mortgage life insurance Little Jenny Humphrey to go down. Blair Waldorf For The Mother Fucking Win. Yo, Gossip Girl writers! Heed this fan girl’s birthday wish, plz.
Hi, I'm Helga Weber and welcome to my personal site. I'm 25 and in the process of learning how to make adventurous life choices. I dislike old people but I love grandma clothes. My goal in life is to build a ball pit right next to my bed. Currently searching for the perfect house coat. My lover is the greatest. 
Did you see the latest episode yet? I think she already did. :D Though she pales in comparison to Georgina, I think. I hate G.
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I still haven’t gotten a GG dvd. :( I will soon! I wanna see what the fuss is all about, hee.
Advanced happy birthday! :D
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I’ll stay tuned for your posts. Happy Birthday! =D
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Helgaaaa!! Hurry up and be 23 already so we can both ramble about our imaginary growing pains! And, Blairrr <333333
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I’m just gonna turn 20 in two weeks and it’s already making me cringe to death. Dammit, the big 2-0. It’s not the fact that I hate Jenny the character, I just hate how Jenny portrays Jenny the character. Boooo.
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I turn 24 in September so I’m a little ahead of you in the ‘wondering why I haven’t achieved more with my life so far’ stakes. I’m pretty sure people still don’t take me very seriously either.
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23 days… so is that May 31st or June 1st?? My bday is on June first so either we have the same bday or you’re one day older than I am! I’ll be turning 23 as well, so I will wish you a happy birthday!!
I feared being taken serious when I was 18… but now, it’s like I’m a grandma… I’m always being taken serious, so I ended up developing a really goofy side of me. Ah… after the first episode of Gossip Girl, I couldn’t watch it anymore. I hope the storyline evolved much better!
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Ohh… turning 23, happy birthday, 23 days early ;)
I don’t watch GG, I’m afraid I’d get too addicted and end up getting it all on DVD like I do when I get hooked with some TV series. *fights temptation*
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jenny is going down, your wish has come true!
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I am 22 today, and at first I was not looking forward to it, but now I rather like it, and in a way 22 almost seems better than 21. 21 is like being 18. Being 18 was super lame, but being 19 was better. I think 22 may be another age like that.
Do you have a real wishlist? Like an Amazon one? If so, post the link, yo. OR you should make a list of things you actually want. I loves seeing ppl’s lists.
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I keep forgetting I’m still 23 and tell everyone that I’m 24.
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I love Queen B. She fights with awesome prowess. I love the way she even said that, “You don’t expect to hug now do you?”… haha Lovely B!
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Time flies so fast!!
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I don’t watch GG. At least not yet, but if somebody from the show advocates killing poor people then I just might give it a try.
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The only thing I realize about getting older is how more fast time flys by! I’ve never seen that show…
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also turning 23. i’m so old. LOL
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Okay. I’m old.
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Oh my… you said the f*** word!? I guess now that you’re 23, you’re allowed to that.
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Actually, I don’t think it’s cheesy, I think it’s very creative and I’ll be looking forward to the rest of your birthday blurbs.
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Aww cute, I’m excited to see more birthday blurbs! And is it bad that I live under a rock and have not seen one episode of GG?
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fellow May babies, advance happy birthday gorjuzz Helga! :)
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Oh what I’m so behind on Gossip Girls… I started watching it on net after the 6th episode and got hooked.. but when I caught up and tried to follow it on TV, I just gave up.
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I really like this idea, I think it’s cute! I might have to steal it and do “21 for 21″ starting partway through August. :P
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we have the same bday with but I’m so glad for last week’s episode… I think little J should be cut off the series, she was eventually in the book anyway hahaha
advanced happy bday Helga!
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[...] days I turn 21! Awhile ago, I noticed something really cool that Helga had done on her blog, called 23 for 23, and decided that, closer to my birthday, I would do something [...]
[...] days I turn 21! Awhile ago, I noticed something really cool that Helga had done on her blog, called 23 for 23, and decided that, closer to my birthday, I would do something [...]