My thoughts on…becoming 21
April 10th 2007 -
‘Sup folks. Enjoy the Easter break. I know I did, especially since my birthday was on Good Friday. Yup, the ol’ dog finally hit 21, the legal drinking age in America apparently. That’s why you’ve gotta love Jamaica, where you’ll only get turned away if you look like Smirnoff Ice will have you slurring. It was no grand celebration by any means. All I got was a shirt. It wasn’t even wrapped and it had the price on. Nice to see you went all out Mom. Hmm. That would make a nice tee. “Today was my birthday and all I got was this lousy…anyhoo, I expected more. Naturally, as this is such a momentous occassion. The day I officially rid myself of the shackles of youth and fully embrace the mantle of manhood. But let’s face it, we all know that happened some time ago. But I’m fortunate, because as I said last year, Jamaican males stop getting pampered once they hit 18, worse if they’re working. Thankfully my mom likes to pamper me. No shame in being a Mama’s boy when she gives you stuff.
My girl wanted us to go out, but to hell with you I said! I’m gonna stay home! Well, not nearly that forceful, but I told her that I did not wish to leave my house. She was pissed at me for the rest of the day. Oh, and you know no Jamaican birthday would be complete without a good beating from your friends. I didn’t get floured. But after a certain age you just don’t bother to flour people anymore. I got my “21 tumps” from four of my closest male friends, one of which plays rugby and another who’s an expert runner. Ouch indeed! So, what now? Well, this is the last joyful birthday of them all. Each one after is just another step in the wondrous journey towards old age, when you lose bowel control and memory and gain wrinkles and that dreaded old people smell. I think I’ll stop counting down from now on. Nah. I’ve still got a few more years of youth left. Maybe at 30.
Gordon Swaby Says:
April 11th, 2007 at 12:21 am
Happy Birthday Dude
Crankyputz Says:
April 11th, 2007 at 8:59 am
Happy Bday Leon!
Ahh to be 21 again….
Taylor Says:
April 11th, 2007 at 10:17 am
aren’t moms the best when it comes to gift giving.. esp when you past 21.. I got nothing for my last bday but i no longer care about them stuff to tell the truth..
happy birthday and in japanese
tanjobi omedetto leon kun.
Kingston Girl Says:
April 11th, 2007 at 12:47 pm
Happy Birthday
it’s not all downhill from here - I promise!
Ricardo Says:
April 12th, 2007 at 2:40 am
OLD AGE!?!?! Now that’s uncalled for! LOL! Happy 21st B-Day and get hammered as much as possible. For me!
M Says:
April 12th, 2007 at 5:53 am
Happy Birthday! (I know I’m so late) Thank you for the birthday wishes and I hope you enjoy your 21ness!
Mad Bull Says:
April 12th, 2007 at 7:48 am
Happy belated! Whats all this rot about old age?! At 21???? Whut you bin smokin’ boi?
How come you never hit street with your likkle damsel?
Trouble Says:
April 12th, 2007 at 10:48 am
Yeah Madbull, wait ’till de likkle yout reach ol’ age like we, nuh? Den him know wha’im talk ’bout…
Happy belated b’day Leon… Even though I dun celebrate them things long time ago, I know wha you saying.
*** ROSE MCGOWAN Rules my pants! ***
geoffreyphilp101@gmail.com Says:
April 12th, 2007 at 11:03 am
21! 21! By your writing, I thought you were older than that! 21?
Happy Birthday, Leon.
Leon Says:
April 12th, 2007 at 3:16 pm
Yeah. I get that a lot.
Tisha! Says:
April 12th, 2007 at 4:53 pm
Happy belated Birthday Leon!
Hey I’ll be 35 this year don’t freakin depress me LOL and besides whether you believe it or not each age has it advantages!!!
BIG kiss from Brussels