When you turn 25, shit gets real!
Sorry about that, I’m still recovering from Amateur Night at the Apollo, one of the best and most ghetto shows in NYC ya heard.
Seriously though, getting old is strange. Things start to change.
Biologically speaking, scientists posit that at age 25, you’re cells die faster than they can reproduce. Effectively, you slowly start to die.
Well, that’s a little depressing. Unfortunately, I think I’m actually starting to feel it. For one, my joints are a lot more sensitive. A short ride on my skateboard, and my knees begin to creak in pain. On the other hand, my extremities are becoming a little less sensitive. Sometimes I will get a serious cut on the leg and not even notice it until someone points out that my entire foot is covered in blood. At least I’m not crapping myself yet though.
Not only is my body changing but so are my goals and aspirations. I suddenly feel an urgent need to accomplish something, an unyielding nag to make something of myself.
I guess these thoughts also have their base in biology though. If you look at human evolution, age 25 is actually pretty old. Even just a century ago, most people were married with children at this age. This isn’t to say that I want a wife and kids right now because god knows I’m not ready for that, but I still want to accomplish something and do it quickly.
For the age of 25, I want to make a few resolutions:
1) I want to quit smoking, improve my health, and clear my mind.
2) I want to stay dedicated and create a successful and travel sustaining blog, this blog.
3) I want to finish writing my story of when I ran away from home.
4) And though corny, I want to continue traveling and become the best person I can be.
On another note, I had a great birthday today. I got some awesome presents and really supportive messages from friends. The day started with one of my favorite breakfasts, the Big Breakfast from McDonalds. After three hot cakes generously doused in McDonalds whipped butter and a hash brown, it was time for presents.
From my sister, I got an amazing pen with a built in video camera. This will definitely come in handy wherever I get detained or arrested next. She also gave me a remote control helicopter, which is probably the most fun toy in the world. From my mother, I got those great tiny travel speakers that produce a remarkably loud sound. And from my grandma I got cold hard cash. Got to love grandmothers.
After presents, I took my sister into Manhattan for an audition so that she may one day become a movie star. Keep your eye out for Sonya san! Then we went to Nick’s Convenience Store, aka the lucky store, got a scratch off card and won 20 bucks! Great birthday luck! Now I’m back on my porch and sipping a snake bite (half beer, half cider, and wee bit of grenadine) before a little kickback.
Before the party starts, I just have to say thank you to all my friends and fans who wished me a happy birthday today. Your support really means a lot to me and gives me strength to keep writing and traveling the world. Thanks again, -Leif
i cried when i turned 30…. now im almost 40 and was feeling depressed…kids are almost grown up…thats when a person feels really old…although now…thanks to your site and blog…and my partner who found you…im now looking forward to a life of travel… about the fags….so so hard to quit…still there doing it myself….keep trying…ul crack it…
Hey Paula, go for it! Let me know if you need help/advice. I know, I’m gonna crack it soon! Good luck-Leif
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEIF! I recently turned 25 as well, so I know the feeling. Tell a 30 – 40 year old that you feel old though and they will give you a dirty look :D
Thanks Tom, haha, it’s true and they definitely have a point.
Happy Birthday lad.
25 was a hard turning point for me also, however going 26 was the complete opposite and I’m looking forward to 27 the most.
Thanks Simon, yea, I’m having a bit of a quarter life crisis. I hope you’re right about 26.
I only too recently discovered this feeling. The quarter of a century life crisis” It starts to really make you look at our life, where its been and where its going doesnt it
I agree, it’s definitely like a quarter life crisis. Funny not many people ever talk about it.
Well fuck, I’m 26, been dying for a year and had no idea! :) Seriously though, happy birthday. Sounds like you have some great things planned for the coming year!
Hey Callie, what do you mean!? Thanks, yea, next year will be a good year !
Happy birthday man. Get back to me when your hitting 34 and I’ll teach you about feeling old. :)
Thanks Carlo, I can’t even imagine. I’ll be there soon ><
Happy birthday Leif! That pen looks sweet — oh the blogging possibilities!
Thanks Edna! Yea, it makes me feel like Jason Borne :)
happy birthday….. great site….
look fwd to point 3 (above) and if u quit smoking, may be u wont have to dumpster dive so often……
Trevor
Thanks Trevor, much appreciated. Me too! I’m getting it going for real.
you have made some really good resolutions. best wishes and keep going. plus oned your post :)
Mark
Thanks Mark, I appreciate it.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEIFERS!! REALLY GLAD YOU HAD A GREAT DAY. I guess I should of given you a pack of little cigars for your birthday eh? Well, there isn’t any chemicals in cigars and you don’t inhale them.
xoxox
Aunt Trish
Thanks Aunt Trish, thanks for the cigars! :) I won’t inhale them when I’m sober :)
Happy Birthday Leif! Wishing you all the best and yes, please quit smoking :P More travels and more cash!
Thanks Mica! You’re right! Im gonna cut it out and eat more instead.
Happy Birthday Leif!
Don’t even tell me about cells dying faster, I just turned 25 last month! And that pen sounds like a pretty cool toy, let’s just hope they don’t think you’re a spy…
Hahaha, I am a spy! Thanks for the Bday wishes, Happy Bday to you too!