XXX

I turned 30 today. It’s early in the morning (2am), so I haven’t a clue what gifts I’ve received. We’re going to go to church, then probably back home where I have a site to work on, then out for a nice birthday dinner at the Mellow Mushroom. (schedule subject to change)
I can honestly say that I feel better than I did when I turned 20. Who needs that headache. I’m not bummed, not in the least. It just puts a little more pressure on me to get my life going.
So I’ll not wax philosophical about passing a milestone that usually bums some people out. I’ll not talk about how I have to grow up and other b.s people talk about when they turn 30/40/etc.. I still feel like I’m 22, just with more money and I actually have my shit together….kinda.

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4 Responses to “XXX”

  1. Happy Belated Birthday

  2. Happy birthday late.
    Turning 30 bummed me a little, but not as much as 31. 31 meant thirty something. 32 is just days away.
    I find myself pacing my progress on rock stars/musicians I grew up reading about. Most of my favorite music was created by people in their early to mid twenties. I didn’t know my bum from a hole in the ground then. I barely know now. I guess I can’t beat myself up because I haven’t done world tours and I haven’t made platinum albums. Those things weren’t really ever important to me. I just wish that maybe I could have been better organized/centered when I was that young. But you can’t always get what you want….
    WOah feeling a wee bit sorry for meself.
    Anyway , the thirties should be the primetime. Don’t you think?

  3. I look at people like Beck, when I thought about turning 30. “Loser” didn’t break until he was in his 30′s….Joan Osborne too. She was 33 when “One of Us” broke.
    Honestly Mark, I think we’re more capable of producing our best work now, even better than when we were in bands 10 years ago. My head is in such a different place, I can be an artist and give to music instead of playing for myself like I did even 5 years ago. Mature? maybe Mello? Yes.
    Everone’s been asking if I’ve been bummed about turning 30, and I’m not. I feel better mentally than when I turned 20. I guess I’m more sure of myself. I much rather deal with the Mike, or Mark or countless others in their 30′s than what we were in our 20′s.

  4. The fact that you answered in that way shows positive growth. And I totally agree. I guess I wuz being a bit down.
    And look at guys like Eric Johnson, he won a Grammy fairly late in his thirties.