[Por_sha911]

This is not a judgement or being critical. To me, there are some celebrations that I just don't understand or feel.

Dec 31 and Jan 1 are just another day on the calendar. Yes, we change one or more digits on the year but why does that make a difference? Other than the man made celebrations like a big party and a day off, I feel that one day is the same as the next. Nothing changes other than financial accounting of the previous 365 days.

Frankly, there are some days (like a hard day at work or a series of events that make the day suck) that I celebrate are over. To me, each day is a new beginning and we should make the most of it because no one is promised to see another one tomorrow.

I'm not condemning others who celebrate and I am not trying to be cynical. I just don't feel the big deal everyone seems to celebrate. I feel pretty much the same way about my birthday. I love to celebrate other peoples birthdays but when I'm asked how it feels to be a year older my answer is "just like it felt yesterday". Birthdays are a little different because there are milestones: 10, teenager, 18, 21... but after that, the number never meant much to me. I used to hear "wait until you hit 30" (40, 50, 60) but the number never really impacted me. I am looking forward to the number that designates full SSI benefits but that is more a life goal than the significance of a certain age.

So, Pelican brothers and sisters, tell me what you think. Is there anyone else who feels this way or am I just crazy (crazier)?