It’s my birthday today
Posted by itoshiineko@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 327 comments
I’m 55 today. Talk about existential crisis. Sigh… still it’s better than the alternative. I had a cousin pass away at 46. I told her mom I would try to appreciate my birthdays in her honor. It’s still rough.
deathproofbich@reddit
Happy Birthday OP!!
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
deathproofbich@reddit
I hope you had a great day!
otter_mayhem@reddit
Happy Birthday! Mine was a couple days ago and I also turned 55. I hope it's a fabulous day for you!
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you so much! Happy birthday!
otter_mayhem@reddit
Thank you! We're fabulous and it will be a great year :)
jb40018@reddit
I’ll be 56 in a couple of months, my younger brother just passed away a month ago from a heart attack, I promised my wife and son that I’ll start taking better care of myself.
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
I’m so sorry!!
jb40018@reddit
Thank you, losing someone close really changes a person’s perspective on things.
Breklin76@reddit
Happy Birthday, my GenX elder. Go do something fun for yourself today. Life is too short to worry.
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
Breklin76@reddit
I hope you did something awesome for yourself!
texas21217@reddit
I turned 59 in February. You’re a baby. Enjoy it.
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you! Happy belated birthday!
texas21217@reddit
Many thanks.
Commercial-Ad-6775@reddit
Happy 55th!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
Silly-Power@reddit
You're a young 'un, a mere whippersnapper! It was my 55th last Friday. Only birthday card I got was from my dentist. I took the day off and treated myself to an 8 course degustation meal with paired wine because, why not? No-one else was going to treat me. And I've never done that before. Cost a bloody fortune but it made my day.
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Happy birthday! It’s great you enjoyed your day so much!! 🎁
grisandoles@reddit
Happy birthday!
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
Fantastic-Stock664@reddit
Have a very Happy Birthday!!! 🎉🤟🍻
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
Ricekrispy73@reddit
Happy Birthday!!
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thanks!
BillsBells65@reddit
Happy birthday
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thanks!
xAlice_Liddell@reddit
Happy birthday! Do something fun today!
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
Capable_Isopod6563@reddit
Happy Birthday! Many blessings 🙌.
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
fredout1968@reddit
I got you beat by a year! Everyday is a gift. Some of them are lousy gifts, but gifts just the same! Cheers, my man! HBD!
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
WhlottaRosie65@reddit
Happy birthday 🎉🎂
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
stevenmacarthur@reddit
Sto Lat! (Polish birthday wish: "100 more!")
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
berkeley_solipsist@reddit
Happy birthday cat! Mine was last Sat (turned 56) which is the same age my mom was when she died. Really kinda hard to comprehend since she was in such bad shape. Hope you're like me in that my brain still thinks I'm 35
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Happy birthday! My brain actually thinks I’m 12 LOL just kidding. 35 sounds about right. I’m sorry about your mom. My grandma died when she was 56. On my 18th birthday. It’s rougher this year for some reason.
AMTL327@reddit
Stand tall and look to the future like a courageous warrior! Happy birthday OP!
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
GWSDiver@reddit
Happy Birthday!
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
AlternativeStuff6590@reddit
Happy birthday! Just get thru the day by doing anything that makes you happy-you enjoy and be SELFISH today. I turned 50 on 11/19 and lost my mom on Thanksgiving morning. I’m sick of fucking birthdays and for 51- I plan on being semi to unconscious the entire day. 🤗
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you! I’m so sorry about your mom.
nmacaroni@reddit
It gets easier at some point... right?
Here some music to get you through the day. And Happy Birthday. :)
https://youtu.be/Glg4SiSX_xk
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
Mykill78@reddit
Happy birthday !!
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
M0untainHead@reddit
Its all Good Brother! Here are some things to cheer you UP!
55 years, 0 months, and 0 days old.
or 55.000 years old.
or 660.0 months old.
or 2,869.9 weeks old.
or 20,089 days old.
or 482,135 hours old.
or 28,928,100 minutes old.
or 1,735,686,000 seconds old.
You were born on a Thursday.
"You don't stop laughing when you grow old, you grow old when you stop laughing."
- George Bernard Shaw
If you were a dog , you would be 313.0 years old.
If you were a cat , you would be 278.9 years old.
If you were a chicken , you would be 458.2 years old.
If you were a cow , you would be 366.9 years old.
If you were an elephant , you would be 91.9 years old.
If you were a rabbit , you would be 611.1 years old.
If you were a horse , you would be 183.2 years old.
If you were a bee , you would be 44,597.0 years old.
You have taken around 404,993,400 breaths of air.
Your heart has beaten around 2,082,823,200 times.
You have farted roughly 281,245 times.
Your birthstone is Diamond.
Your birth flower is the Sweet pea, which symbolizes love, youth, and purity.
Your horoscope sign is Aries
Your Chinese Zodiac animal is the Dog.
Strengths: Loyal, honest, courageous, and smart.
Weaknesses: Sensitive, critical, and moody.
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you so much!!😊
PlankownerCVN75@reddit
We share a birthday!! I turn 48 today! Happy birthday to you!!!
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Happy birthday!
seigezunt@reddit
I get it. My dad died when he was 52 and I am now 59 and it still feels a little weird.
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
I’m so sorry.
Divtos@reddit
Happy Birthday!!!
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
dlc741@reddit
Sorry about your cousin, but Happy Birthday! Getting older isn’t so bad.
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
BetPrestigious5704@reddit
I'm 56. My mother died at 59. I think about that a lot.
But happy birthday?!? 😃
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you! Ugh I’m sorry! My grandma was 56. Next year is going to be rough if I let it be.
Dads_old_Gibson@reddit
Happy Birthday. It is not ominous. These can be best years of your life. Take care of your mental and physical health and keep on keeping on!!!
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
Watermelon_Cat2222@reddit
Happy birthday
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
jdcii@reddit
Happy Birthday. Take the time and appreciate what you do have in your life.
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
2_Bagel_Dog@reddit
Happy Birthday. Look at it this way - I'll be jealous of your age until I hit 55 since that's when the Co. I work for allows full retirement. Not saying I can afford it ... but I want to get there.
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you! Good luck with retiring!
VannKraken@reddit
Also 55 and wish you a happy B-day! Hoping I have at least 20 good years left, but lots of uncertainty lies ahead as my wife of 30 yrs has incurable cancer.
Really learning how to try and appreciate the value of each day and not live while being completely preoccupied with the future. Not easy, though.
Have a great day!
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you! My thoughts are with you and your wife. Hugs
slim1kid@reddit
Happy birthday 🎉 from an internet stranger!!
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you internet stranger!
slim1kid@reddit
You’re welcome!! ☺️
jeffnorris@reddit
Happy birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
Repulsive-Box5243@reddit
Congrats! I'm 2 years behind you. How's your shoulder? Knee? isn't that weird that random joints hurt for a couple days, for no reason, and then it goes away?
How about those middle of the night bathroom trips?
But you're right. Better than the alternative. We still have stuff to do.
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Loving getting up all night LOL
lckybch@reddit
Happy Birthday! Today is my Birthday too. I hope you have an amazing day.
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Happy birthday!!
Law_of_Attraction_75@reddit
Happy Birthday!
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
TheSaltyPelican@reddit
Happy Birthday!!!
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
MowgeeCrone@reddit
Happy International Itoshiineko Day! Hip hip hooray!
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!☺️
knarfolled@reddit
Here is something for you
And this
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Omg those were awesome thank you so much!!! 😁
Insufficient_Mind_@reddit
Happy 55th Birthday! 🎂 🥳 🎉 I hope you have a wonderful one.
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
Insufficient_Mind_@reddit
You're welcome 👍
CrazyNCynical@reddit
I think I could safely say "Happy birthday to you" in honor of your heavenly cousin. Make it great!
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
activelyresting@reddit
Hippie bath day!
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
🤣
bbix246@reddit
Happy birthday. I wish you the best day ever.
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
zaxxon4ever@reddit
Cool! We share a day!
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Happy birthday!
contrivancedevice@reddit
Happy Double Nickels!
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
Gold_Abies_5985@reddit
Happiest of Birthdays!!!!!!my 55 is in 2 weeks like you said it's better than the alternative 😂🎉🥳
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Happy early birthday!
AbjectHyena1465@reddit
Happy Birthday!! You are officially a cool… speed limit sign!
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
LOL Thank you!
Ambitious-Travel-710@reddit
Happy Birthday!
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
Adventurous_Phrase75@reddit
Happy birthday! May your enemies always be beneath your feet, your days filled with love, and your relationships sweet
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
I_Dont_Like_Rice@reddit
Happy birthday!
I shared my b-day with my sister who was 8 years older. She passed at 42. I'll be 54 in Sept. Can't believe it's been that long already.
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you! I’m sorry for your loss!
sfdsquid@reddit
I was in disbelief when I turned 50. I'm not 100% sure but I suspect I am 51 now. I'm less than thrilled about it.
I'm starting to think about burning my journals, getting rid of anything raunchy, and going through stuff I haven't dealt with since moving several years ago.
I'm trying to have a better attitude about aging but it's a hard sell for me.
But happy birthday! I wish you a long and happy life!
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you! I feel that. Hmm maybe I need to at least edit those journals lol
GinaStarr69@reddit
50 on the 4th!! AHHHHHHH!
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Happy birthday!!
mandoaz1971@reddit
Hapmerrybirthmas
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
Glum-One2514@reddit
I'm about 19 days behind you. It seems strange, but 55 is bothering me more than 50 did.
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Same! Happy Birthday!
Horn_Flyer@reddit
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
LectureBasic6828@reddit
I'm a 1970's baby too. I'm more freaking at turning 55 than I was at turning 50. My cousin also died in her 40's so it seems disrespectful to freak out at getting older. I was recently sent a "Silver Plan" for some insurance company with special rates for over 55s!! I've also seen posts on reddit about "elderly parents " and they're only 60!! I think it's the perception that people have that 55 is old , rather than me thinking it's old, that bothers me most
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Yeah you put it perfectly. I don’t feel old but I feel like I’m perceived as being old now. This is definitely rougher than 50 was. I’m totally getting a senior phone plan LOL
LDawnBurges@reddit
Happy Birthday!!! Welcome to the double nickels club!
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
Typical33@reddit
Happy birthday
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
No-Chocolate5451@reddit
HBD…I’ll be 57 in 3 weeks & that is hitting me worse. OMG….I’m almost 60! I surely do not feel that old!!
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you! Hang in there!
Magari22@reddit
I'm 60 now but when I turned 55 I started looking for discounts lol I figured if I'm gonna be this age I need to start looking for the perks. Most places don't give you discounts until 65 but a few give earlier. My grocery store manager who is the same age as me cracked up when I asked him if I qualify for the senior Tuesdays discount but banana Republic offers 10 percent off on Tuesdays and IHOP gives you a half price meal on Tuesdays. If Im gonna do this old person thing I'm determined to get every benefit available to me. I've struggled enough in this life and lord knows I paid my dues. Now it's time for some rewards even little ones 😉
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you! 💯get those discounts!
Koala-48er@reddit
Last year was fifty for me. It hit me like a ton of bricks.
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you! I get it. I turned 50 during lockdown. 😩
crazdtow@reddit
Ditto! And not in any good ways ☹️
Accomplished_War_805@reddit
My birthday was yesterday too. I'm much younger, of course (53 /s), but I feel the dread, too. I usually take the day off from work. This year, I didn't. What's the point? I expected to die at 48 and consider these all bonus years. But I never planned on living this long.
Jcaseykcsee@reddit
Happy Birthday!🎁🎊🎈🎂🎉
tardisrider613@reddit
Happy Birthday
Professional_Bank50@reddit
Happy birthday 🎂
StG4Ever@reddit
Almost 59, just take care of your body and your mood will improve!
pochoproud@reddit
My BD was on 3/19, also 55. Got excited at Ross Dress for Less last night because I qualified for the Senior Discount. Age is what you make of it. I look to my maternal great-grandmothers for inspiration of how I want to age. My grandpa’s mother (GGMa G) decided she was “old” at 40. She passed away in a nursing home at age 83 in 1974. She had been there approximately six years. Mom remembers her complaining about being old when she was a child. Grandma’s mom (GGMa A) had a newspaper article written about her on the occasion of her 85th birthday, celebrating the fact that she kept her home, cooked the mid-day meal for her sons that worked the family farm, and kept her yard neat, all while legally blind. She lived independently until the last year of her life when she started showing signs of dementia. She passed away in a nursing home at age 94 in 1983. I always say I want to be GGMa A when I grow up.
DwinDolvak@reddit
Another 1970 guy here. I feel so young. Except for my knees, ears, eyes, right shoulder, left hip, and an occasional elbow soreness.
Blue_Henri@reddit
Haha!
Weak_Employment_5260@reddit
Well. You can't drive. 55
numberdevil88@reddit
Historical-Gap-7084@reddit
One foot on the brake, and one on the gas!
numberdevil88@reddit
So much traffic! I can’t pass!
Historical-Gap-7084@reddit
So I tried my best illegal move
A big black and white come and crushed my groove!
satyrday12@reddit
We all should be old enough to remember "Drive 55, and bring 'em back alive."
Remember those bumper stickers in all the different languages?
Weak_Employment_5260@reddit
I remember '55 Saves Lives'
ryancementhead@reddit
Not at night with astigmatism
feelingmyage@reddit
Well technically you can…
SlowPokeInTexas@reddit
I see what you did there.
Simone-Ramone@reddit
Ageing is a privilege. My mother died in her 40s and at 56 I'm trying to welcome the signs of ageing as triumph. Enjoy your life xo
thistle_britches@reddit
Happy Birthday! As tough as shit seems, you're not alone (I'll be 53 this month). Congratulations! You've reached the age of IDGAF, and can officially care less and let folks sort their shit out on their own. I'm sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, at this stage, we all experience more of that than we'd like. Hang in there you glorious person!!
Kitzka04@reddit
Happy. Keg day fellow Aires!! I know getting older is rough for a lot of people but I love it. I can’t wait to turn double nickels!
Devildiver21@reddit
Happy bday man !!!! It's a blessing you made this far....as someone told me on my bday...welcome to the party , we have been waiting for you !
akrobert@reddit
Happy birthday OP. Turned 55 in January and it’s not so bad.
doublehaulrollcast@reddit
We share a Bday together, mine was on Easter in 1972. Happy Birthday! ✌️❤️
Pollvogtarian@reddit
55 is so freaking young. At 75 you will look back and be like WTF was I thinking. Also, HBD!
MsMo999@reddit
Turning double nickels is supposed to be a lucky year
PacRat48@reddit
At this time, your comment has precisely 55 upvotes.
I didn’t dare upset that
FnEddieDingle@reddit
Ill be 56 in Aug. This was not the case with me. And the next 4 years is really going to suck too
rahnbj@reddit
Me too, Aug I’ll be in my ‘late’ 50’s 😆
DearTumbleweed5380@reddit
Thank you! I'm in my 50s and this is the attitude I want to cultivate.
Electrical_Feature12@reddit
Same here !
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
RelationshipIll2032@reddit
CianGal13@reddit
HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🥳🥳🥳🥳
Piratical88@reddit
Happy birthday! Mine was a week ago (55, same as you) and happy to have gotten this far. I could do without the aches & pains though. At 54, my body just kinda went to 50% power.
Invisiblebf@reddit
I’d love to be 55 again!!! 64 is rough.
Recynd2@reddit
Happy birthday! I’ll be 57 in a couple of months. I’m embracing my role as crone.
QueenBetsie@reddit
Happy birthday my dude! You gotta enjoy every moment for those who can't.
Winter_Baby_4497@reddit
Happy 55th Birthday!
feministmomma@reddit
Happy Birthday! Now is the time to start asking for discounts 😂
Odd_Perspective_4769@reddit
HBD!!!!!
Historical-Gap-7084@reddit
Just play Sammy Hagar's I Can't Drive 55 and you'll be rocking in no time.
2nd_Pitch@reddit
I just found out that Denny’s and iHop offer discounts at 55+!!! Go eat!
JanaT2@reddit
Alive-Marketing6800@reddit
Happy Birthday! You will never be this young again!
GlassHouses1980@reddit
🎈Happy Birthday 🎈 I’ll be right there with you at the end of the year.
drwfishesman@reddit
My 55th is tomorrow. Feeling you.
currymonsterCA@reddit
Happy birthday! You're only as old as you think you are in your head.
Celebrate how you want :)
UnplannedProofreader@reddit
I’m turning fifty this month and I’m oddly good about it. I feel like Ive crossed all the finish lines and now I can just coast. The trick is to remember how difficult so many of our younger years were. It was all just endless energy and flawless skin lol.
thesnark1sloth@reddit
Happy birthday! We are birthday twins.
sfdsquid@reddit
Happy birthday :)
DeannaC-FL@reddit
Happy birthday!
N-Y-R-D@reddit
What do you mean? As far as you know, you are immortal.
moon_goddess_420@reddit
Happy Birthday!!🥳
Big-Expert3352@reddit
Happy Birthday! 55 is considered young by today's standards.
ThreeandnoD@reddit
May as well enjoy it, we’re going to be dead forever.
OaktownAuttie@reddit
Expert_Habit9520@reddit
Welcome to the club!! (I am still 55 for another 3 months so we’ll enjoy being 55 together for a little while at least.)
AnasandSF@reddit
Hey, 1969 club! I’m 55 another 7 months
JustFaithlessness178@reddit
56 next week!
Monkeynutz_Johnson@reddit
Turned 56 in January. Not much difference so far.
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thanks!
Bladefanatic@reddit
Hey, me too. See you at 56!
ScrollTroll615@reddit
Happy Cake Day!
Over-Marionberry-686@reddit
63 here. I have had a life-threatening illness for just over 34 years. Twice I almost died. Medical technology has stayed just enough ahead of me to keep me alive and healthy. Treasure every day you have.
DriveIn73@reddit
I turned 55 last December. Happy birthday! Go get a massage or something fun like that.
MiserableDinosaur@reddit
My son just turned 29. In my head, I’m still 15. Happy Birthday!
justmeonlyme66@reddit
My kid will be 34 this year. It shocks me every time I say it. I'll be 59. I still feel 34. Lol. He is an awesome human and we share a birthday. Always have fun on our special day so I just ignore the age thing.
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thanks!
Monsterboogie007@reddit
This is the way. I’m 50 but I think like I’m 25. Stay young in mind and heart
MessMysterious6500@reddit
Happy Birthday 🎊🎉🎂!!!!
Supa_Dupa_C@reddit
First, Happy Birthday! I’ll be 59 on the 13th and I’m ok with it. Can’t stop it. I can of my take care of my body, moisturize and sunscreen my face and hands well lol, and lessen the stress of aging. I’m about 28-30 in my brain so no worries. It’s a number. Easy peasy and moving along!
Sheriff_Mills@reddit
Happy birthday! I'm 56 (and even the day before my birthday I will still insist I'm 56). Remember what generation we are! At 15 we were 30 and we are still 30. We still rock out to our favorite music. We dress how we want. We have a lot of living ahead of us.
I hope you have a wonderful day! 🤘🎉😊
Traditional_Fan_2655@reddit
55 is nothing. Remember when people thought turning 30 was a horror? Then 40?
You exist for a reason. Some days, that reason is to remind drivers to be kind. Sometimes, it is to feed a homeless person. Sometimes, it is to give a stranger a smile that they desp et atelu needed. Sometimes, it is to make a major difference in your job.
You can be the bright energy that others need. That alone brings more energy and joy back into your own world. 55 is as good as you make it.
AmeriBrit1972@reddit
Happy Birthday 🎊🎉
notanyonefamousyet@reddit
Happy cake day from an internet stranger. 😁
One_Hour_Poop@reddit
When you turn 70, you're going to miss being as young as you were when you were 55.
PaddlesOwnCanoe@reddit
Yeah, I get it. I got all depressed last month when I hit 52. I think I'm going to try looking at getting older as a chance to return to play-doh and coloring books.
HBD anyway! Load up on anything that just makes you happy for no reason. It's worth it!
JustHere4ThaCmmnts@reddit
HBD! I turned 55 on March 25th. My body is falling apart -- chronic illness & injuries -- and I feel like I'm 90. But, I'm glad to be here!
Excellent_Vehicle_45@reddit
Happy birthday! Every day is a blessing.
HandsomedanNZ@reddit
Happy birthday.
I did this one last year. It’s a weird milestone. A decade out from supposed retirement.
Collider_Weasel@reddit
Happy birthday, we share this day. I am one year younger than you, but had the same existential crisis some years ago. Then my big sister passed away.
Since then, I have been celebrating the privilege of seeing her family, and mine, grow and flourish. The fact that I am fit enough to do heavy labour is also a privilege. I will cherish every day like the privilege it is to my last breath.
I raise a glass to you. Cheers!
JTMissileTits@reddit
Today is my bday too.
I had a cousin die in her mid 40's of cancer. We grew up together, but grew apart as we got older. Our children were born within two weeks of each other and I think about her girls all the time. They were barely adults when she passed.
Happy Birthday.
No_Tension420@reddit
Happy birthday!!
Far_Acanthaceae_4226@reddit
Happy birthday! It's mine also. I'm 53 today and I feel your pain.
No_Tension420@reddit
Happy birthday!!
No_Tension420@reddit
Today’s my brother’s birthday, he would have been 55 too!!
Happy birthday!!
Monkeynutz_Johnson@reddit
55? Walk it off, you're fine.
Happy birthday
RCA2CE@reddit
Happy birthday
NeighborhoodNo4274@reddit
Happy Birthday!
imadork1970@reddit
🙂🎂
Squirrel_gravy_@reddit
I do not give you permission to sulk today amigo. Im 3 years behind you. keep going. no other choice.
Happy double nickle!!!!
emmettfitz@reddit
I'm 55, in decent health. I'm a nurse, and I took care of a patient today who had just had open heart surgery. He came to us to have a defibrillator implanted. He was DAYS YOUNGER than me. I'm always surprised at how many people our age or younger that I see have the bodies of 70 year olds. Tomorrow is not guaranteed. Stay as healthy as you can for as long as you can.
trashpanda_fan@reddit
I looked forward to turning 25 because of the steep drop in auto insurance rates.
I haven't enjoyed a birthday since.
Life-Unit-4118@reddit
Multiples of 11 are good birthdays. Chin up.
memyself143143@reddit
Happy Birthday ! I just turned 50 last month and am looking forward to not acting my age .
MsMarisol2023@reddit
Happy Birthday! Isn’t 55 the new 35?
RudeAd9698@reddit
I’m 61 with a younger sister who died 3 years back at age 56. Getting old is a gift if you ask me.
stinkiphish@reddit
Happy birthday! Each year that passes, I feel like I'm older than I thought I'd ever achieve, but I also appreciate the time more than I used to. Getting older is complicated! 😏
Emotional_Mess261@reddit
I turned 57 on Sunday and my 68 year old brother asked if I felt older. I don’t. I’m retired and empty nester. Very few aches and pains. I won’t say I feel like I’m 20-30 years younger but I feel like I always have.
Androtulgray@reddit
Happy birthday! It seems as we reach these ages birthdays aren’t as easily accepted. I’ll be 55 in a month and only looking forward to age 55 perks. I do feel especially accomplished having made it to this age. The last two years of my life have been a dumpster fire, which continues to burn, but now I am warming myself near it, instead of trying to put it out.
Ordinary-Switch5144@reddit
Happy birthday.
pchandler45@reddit
Happy birthday!
reddit_fake_account@reddit
Happy birthday! My own is later this year. My husband says there's some perks to being 55 like coffee discounts. 😆 Find a great place to get your senior's discount and enjoy!
yojpea@reddit
Happy birthday! 🎂
SheepherderItchy4597@reddit
Happy Birthday and all the best for your new year 🥳🎉🥂❤️
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
Sufficient_Stop8381@reddit
Happy birthday. I hear the farting gets better, so there’s that..
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!🤣
JustYourAvgHumanoid@reddit
Happy Birthday!! 🎂
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
clvitte@reddit
Happy bday! I’ll be 54 in November !!
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you! Happy early birthday!
Skip_Intro0401@reddit
My 55th was yesterday and it was rough. I’m not exactly sure why this one felt…off. I’m grateful for all blessings, just a little sad. Happy Birthday, fellow Xer! 🥳
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Happy Birthday! I totally get that. Thank you!
peterw71@reddit
My mum died two days before my 50th. That took the shine off things!
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
I’m so sorry!
rosesforthemonsters@reddit
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
mad_morrigan@reddit
Happy birthday. My 55th is coming up and I don’t know why THIS is the one I’m dreading. Truly mid-50’s? In my head I’m no older than 42….an entire teenager ago. 😳
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
It’s crazy isn’t it?
harmlessgrey@reddit
So what is your plan for the rest of your life?
Now is the time to make changes.
Picture your ideal day ten years from now. And then figure out how to make it happen. Step by step.
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you! I’m working on figuring that out 😊
superhergirl615@reddit
Feel this…. I turned 55 this past Sunday. My 30 yr old son bought me an AARP membership, and my doc scheduled a colonoscopy. 🫤 Hope you have a happy birthday!!! 🎂
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Happy birthday and thanks!
giglio65@reddit
family friend just died at 55. 3 kids in early 20s. he's going to miss weddings grandkids.. appreciate every day.
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
I’m so sorry!
Objective-Lab5179@reddit
Happy Birthday! I'm also 55. Like you said, be thankful because we both know several people who didn't make it this far.
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
OkJob8464@reddit
Congratulations my fellow X’er and welcome to the 55 club! I lost both my parents when they were young. Growing older is a privilege denied to many. Enjoy yourself today and everyday. We get one life, cherish the fuck out of it ❤️
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
Alternative-Dig-2066@reddit
Happy birthday! I’ll be 55 later this year, it’s been a bit rough, just hoping to survive the current regime.
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!I’m
Illustrious-Dog-6866@reddit
Same! I’ll be 55 this summer. I’m not as freaked out as I used to be
Buf_M6GT@reddit
Happy Birthday! As a colleague of mine used to say, "Looking at the top of the grass sure beats looking at the roots."
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
I like that. Thank you!
Hot-Butterfly-8024@reddit
It’s what one gets for not dying young when it was still on the table. Find anything that lights you up and do it until the wheels fall off.
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you
SuperDooper900@reddit
Happy Birthday! I’m 60, and I’d love to be 55 again. You win!
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Aw. Thank you!
waters_run_deep@reddit
Happy birthday! Lots of us are hanging right there with you. I hope you enjoy your day.
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
5uck3rpunch@reddit
Happy birthday! I hope you have a great & safe day! I'm right behind you. I'l be double nickels in September.
itoshiineko@reddit (OP)
Thank you!
Greengiant2021@reddit
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!🥳
International_Low284@reddit
Sorry about the loss of your cousin at such a young age. My friend (also 55) is currently dying of stage 4 cancer. Have a wonderful birthday and be grateful for the gift of health and life.
emax4@reddit
Happy Birthday! Just think,,next year you'll be a little more grumpier! As will I.
Useful-Badger-4062@reddit
Happy birthday! Treat yourself to something special. 🎂⭐️🎂
hellnonlnn@reddit
I now celebrate my birthdays in honor of a dear departed friend who passed away 2 years ago. I used to fight getting older. No longer!!
Cindyloohoo66@reddit
Happy Birthday!
FireGodNYC@reddit
Happy Birthday
HouseEuphoric2672@reddit
The double nickel !! Happy 55 Bday
MissDisplaced@reddit
I just turned 58 about 2 weeks ago. My husband was a year younger than me, but he passed two years ago now at age 54 from cancer. Quite a few others I know have passed from cancer or heart attacks now and it sucks. I guess we should treat every day as being lucky at this point in life.
Substantial-Ant-9183@reddit
HBD!!!! 🎂
Zestyclose-Smell-788@reddit
Hey, at least you can remember how old you are! I'm 57, and I have to remember "Heinz 57 sauce" to get it to stick. Otherwise I think I'm 55. Happy Birthday, buddy.
basscat474@reddit
Happy Birthday and welcome to the double nickel
lacatro1@reddit
Welcome to the 55 club!
Any_Version6722@reddit
I turn 55 in 6 days! Happy birthday to you!!
_TallOldOne_@reddit
First off Happy Birthday!!! Turning 55 isn’t bad, it’s just another number. Trust me I just turned 60 is this year.
Just remember a couple things:
Take care of yourself. There are people in life that love you and the rest of us just like having you around.
Life will change, it always has and it always will. Enjoy the ride. My life at 60 only resembles life at 55 in two places. I’m still married to the same person and I still live (so far) in same house. Most everything else has completely changed. It’s been a wild, fun and sometimes frightening ride.
But above all: Smile. Enjoy life. You only get to do this “life” thing once, might as well make the most of it.
Sushisushi70@reddit
Happy Birthday! I just turned 55 on Sunday! I’m having a hard time wrapping my head around the number and growing weary of the future these days. However, in the past few years I’ve lost so many of my old high school friends I feel blessed to have made it this far.
80sfanatic@reddit
Happy birthday! 55 has been pretty good to me so far (I’ll be 56 in October). So sorry about your cousin. Enjoy your day and hope this is a memorable year for you!
SMEE71470@reddit
I will be 55 in July. I have never cared about how old I am, but this 55 thing seems unreal to me. I know it’s “a privilege” as my older sister died when she was 48. She should be turning 65 this year. Life is really hard sometimes. More hard than enjoyable for me right now. I live in a mild states of fear and depression caused by world events, especially what’s happening in the US. I often find myself wanting to turn back the clock, make different decisions or finding an escape. Seems like we’re on the same boat….The Titanic of Existential Crises….coming to a port near me soon.
shortstop_princess@reddit
Happy birthday 🎂
Severe_Currency_6555@reddit
Hey, time to get senior discounts. I do. Happy birthday!
Terrible_Bronco@reddit
Happy birthday. 55 is young. Hope you have a great birthday.
BluebirdLimp4295@reddit
In my little group of 4, we have one turning 55 in August, one turning 54 in April, I turn 53 on Sunday, and the baby of the group turned 52 in February. Happy birthday, my dear, we are here with you.
leodog13@reddit
Happy Birthday! I will be there in four months.
bigredroyaloak@reddit
Happy Birthday
pluckyfemme2@reddit
Sammy Hagar Birthday! 🎂
Fantastic-Stock664@reddit
I feel your pain. I turned 59 this year. Felt like a sledgehammer on the forehead. I'm going to be SIXTY next year. My man brain still thinks I'm 14 or 21 or 29 depending on the situation. My broken body reminds me I'm not. But hey my kids are doing well 🤟
thwill2018@reddit
Have a good one!
M0untainHead@reddit
You turned 1,000 days old, on December 27, 1972
You turned 10,000 days old, on August 18, 1997
You'll turn 25,000 days old, in 4,911 days, on September 12, 2038
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On Mercury , you would be 228.39 years old.
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MrSmithLDN@reddit
Enjoy your day - there is hope 😄
Crunchberry24@reddit
Happy Birthday! 🎉
I’m only a few months younger.
GarpRules@reddit
I stick with denial.
Gullible-Branch9814@reddit
Happy birthday!
NerdyComfort-78@reddit
Happy birthday! Every day above ground is a good one.
knarfolled@reddit
Happy birthday, 57 here make yourself happy and listen to some great music, new and old
GrauntChristie@reddit
Congratulations! You’ve completed your 55 trip around the sun! 🎉 🎊 🎈
LicarioSpin@reddit
I can't drive 55!
melissafromtherivah@reddit
Happy birthday!
RaggedTiger7@reddit
I understand all too well.
JenninMiami@reddit
Happy birthday!
Getting old sucks, but it’s better than the alternative!
PGHNeil@reddit
Happy birthday. I’m looking at 56 in a couple of months. My dad died at 37 when I was still an infant so mortality has always been on my mind. I should have made a bucket list as soon as I was on my own.
DIYnivor@reddit
Happy birthday.
Dry-Region-9968@reddit
Happy Birthday 🎂
Scared_Wall_504@reddit
Happy Birthday
Enrico-Northstar@reddit
Happiest of Birthdays 🎉
godleymama@reddit
Happy Birthday!🥳
Different-Celery-461@reddit
Happy birthday 🎁
Rocklobsterbot@reddit
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Boroboy72@reddit
Many happy returns 🥳
BrightRedBaboonButt@reddit
This is your birthday song
It isn’t very long.