March 5, 2013
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Twenty Seven
I thought about writing down life lessons I have learned now that I’ve turned 27 (guess how many points I was going to make?). However, I stopped myself after realizing that I’m still a fool in so many ways. A more seasoned, careful, reflective, informed fool, but still not someone with enlightened wisdom just yet. I remember writing a while back that the more I grow older, the more I realize how much I really do not know. Ain’t that the truth? For now, I guess I will have to keep on learning more about myself and the world in this upcoming year.
Anyways, here are some pictures from my birthday:
Yummy birthday cake from the girl. My friend kept on joking that
I was 28 years old, to the point that it made both her and me
second guess my age. Gah, signs my memory has started fading…
Kept my birthday celebrations simple by inviting a small
group for all you can eat hot pot! Ate for 3 hours
so we can be as gluttonous as possible
@ch10n9 and @stupidsystemus taking in the food.
That drink in front of Jose? Butterbeer. Yes, the
place randomly serve a Harry Potter drink that
comes in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions
@Timmmmmy and @toadywonders photohogging. I kinda
want to steal the smores artwork in the back
@davidmiya in town for his girlfriend. Fun fact: his girlfriend
and mine were alumni at the same university in China! They
also happened to be living in the same apartment complex in
VA before we all realized this connection. Very small world
@victoriamisu on the cover of Shore. Soon, I won’t be able to
hang out with her without talking to her agent and bodyguards first
Will sell my copy for $$$ in the near future. Any takers?(See @annieothergirl, I’m keeping my promise to update at least monthly!)
Comments (96)
looks delicious.
good stuff!
Don’t feel old…then I’ll feel old >.<
Happy belated my young friend. Sweet how you know a celebrity and got her autograph. Most importantly, how you’re friends with her in the beginning. On a side note, I work in a ‘small town, USA’. Barely registers as a dot on the SC map. Anyway, I recently caught a connecting flight at Hartsfield Intl. CIty as big as Atl, I didn’t think I would see anybody I know. Lo and behold, a police officer I work with, caught the same flight back to GSP where we live.
old would be if you knew where this came from…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L618BOO3xpg
and older – definitely not wiser… just a lot more cautious…
enjoy 27…
Happy Birthday!
Man, in 5 months, I’ll reach this milestone too.
Happy Birthday, Alex. These photos are a great reminder that no birthday should pass without a supreb and unforgettable meal.
Wow, how much did hot pot cost? I bet it was pricey with all that seafood.
Happy Birthday!!
Yay! Happy burth-dae! That cakes looks yummy too!
cute pics! looks like a great way to spend your birthday
@CaKaLusa - SUCK MA D*CK
you’ll always be learning something new about the world, life experiences, and yourself regardless of your age. it’s never-ending. h a p p y birthdayy
Happy Birthday and small world indeed. Now, blog more often. OK.
Happy late birthday, again! Love hot pot! Would have done the same thing. Anyway, that candle looks like its 27… Yay! LOL!!!!
Yay for updating and happy birthday again!
@CaKaLusa – half a rack.
Happy (belated) Birthday! Hmm… 27. I don’t know you, but me and my girl friends are always dramatic about getting nearer to that big three-O. I’m also turning 27 in 5 months.
Twenty seven? That is still young and maybe you might slow down in your thirties? I know that being young gives you an appetite.
Yes you have been so busy that you have not blogged too much like you used to.
Happy Birthday!!!
Happy Birthday!
Yay i was gonna bug you to do a birthday post
you and Cindy are super cute!
Was fun! Thanks for inviting us!
You still look like you’re 26.
Happy Birthday!!!!!
@iones_island - @Manbeast - It was, figured a birthday was good enough excuse to dine there
@QxM - Are you 27 too? Btw, I see you’re from Miami. I’m going to be there at the end of next month! It will be my first time.
@armnatmom - Coincidences like that sure makes life fun!
@xplorrn - Interesting, I never heard of this video/song before. However, the carefree nature of that lead singer made me feel very happy.
@sugarvirgo - @Un_filtered - @Celestial_Teapot - @Thatslifekid - Thanks guys, appreciate it!
@laytexduckie - Are you going to celebrate it? I almost forgot my birthday
@RighteousBruin - Indeed, birthdays are good enough excuse to splurge at yummy restaurants
@CaKaLusa - 22.99/person, which I think is reasonable compared to buying a la carte at other places.
@Roadlesstaken - It might be something small again. But, who knows? Hahah.
@TwinkleSprinkles - I’m not normally a cake person too, but I enjoyed this cake!
@Losertastic - All you can eat hot pot, best restaurant discovery I’ve made in a while
@Beb3Lika - True true true, which makes me struggle to give wisdom when I am still gaining
@beowulf222 - I’ll try…but no guarantees. I think doing this once a month is good so far! Maybe soon twice a month?
@Ladiiee - She came very close to getting an 8 haha. I will save those candles now until I need it when I’m 72
LOL oh alex. hopefully i even get to that point haha
I’m really glad I came out
@bittersweetromantic - Let me know as soon as you can when we can meet up this weekend! I might as well enjoy more buffets
@simplysuzu - I’m the same. I told myself a 4-5 years ago that I should be married and with at least my first child by 30. Time is running out!
@PPhilip - That’s what people say, 30s the new 20s. We shall see
@kaiori - Yup not necessary, but I appreciate your encouragement for me to update. I need it!
@davidmiya - Yeah, good timing
@ElusiveWords - Really?? Yes!
@TheTheologiansCafe - Wow, I rarely see you use exclamation marks so I appreciate it haha
@Victoriamisu - I’m really glad you did too. I knew my convincing words would eventually persuade you!
I want a butterbeer! Cover girl and I have the same birthday.
Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday! Forever young!
so old~
I never understood the logic of paying for something that you’d essentially have to cook for yourself haha
Holy crap you pretty much know everyone on xanga, now you can get your teeth cleaned or bleached for free/at a discount with @davidmiya you certainly know how to pick your friends
True words at the beginning, bro.
@wyrdkismet - Come visit the area again! It has been too long.
@five_twenty - @fabolousclown - Thanks!
@sumoneoverthere - Quiet, youngin
@LeeKymKween - Basically I’m paying for the convenience of having all these foods available for me fresh, and not having to do dishes haha. Ah so you follow David’s page too? Yeah, he gave my girlfriend some teeth advice so it’s good to know a dentist or two =)
@Reddmunki222 - Ah life, always throwing us curve balls
I don’t know if I’ll ever get it figured out, no matter how old and wise I get. And, I’m halfway to twenty-nine.
@Roadlesstaken - Nice, quite a cheap price. I hope drinks aren’t too expensive there.
You’re so old!
happy belated birthday
. looks like you had tons of fun.
Happy Birthday!!
Looks like a wonderful birthday celebration.
@Roadlesstaken – ikr it’s like the more I think I know, the more new stuff that I don’t know makes me feel like I aint sh*t.
Happy birthday. If you’re a fool, I wonder who has their shit together?
@angelwingfive - There is a theory that we are all just making it up as we go on
@CaKaLusa - Drinks were about what you expected…so yeah kinda expensive haha. Butter beer (non-alcoholic) was $5
@eatandrant - -____-
@HeartLUST - @EmilyandAtticus - Thanks!
@Grannys_Place - Always good to have friends with you to celebrate =)
Happy birthday again, Alex!
@stepaside_loser - 75% of people do not know what they’re doing, and the other 25% are lying. (I just made those statistics up)
@mkazama - Thanks again! Yay for us March babies.
@Roadlesstaken - Haha. I like that
Happy Birthday Alex! You’re still young trust me
Happy Birthday! You know life is over when you pass 25… Welcome to the ole fogey’s club!
May your hands always be busy
May your feet always be swift
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift
May your heart always be joyful
And may your song always be sung
May you stay - forever young
~ Bob Dylan
Happy Birthday Alex
Aw, I’ve been MIA lately too, so..happy belated bday, Alex!!
Looks like you had an awesome celebrating being 27. And thanks for updating. Keep it up! 
@everydayelisa - Yes! I’ll take your word.
@BoulderChristina - Noooooooooooooooooooooooo….!!!!
@mlbncsga - Aw, thank you for the birthday song =)
@Annieothergirl - Thanks, yes I will. If somehow I miss a month you can kick my butt for me.
happy birthday!! and yes, i would lean towards the same assessment that age doesn’t automatically equal more knowledge – i’d like to think; more appreciation. enjoy 27!
Happy Birthday, young man, and fellow pisces. Hope your less-traveled road is just bumpy enough to keep life interesting.
@l0311879l - Thanks, age is just a number right?
@ElaineWestheimer - Indeed, if it was smooth all the way what would I ever learn?
woo hoo food porn!
Once you learn something it immediately becomes obsolete. Dont sweat it. Happy birthday:)
@ShimmerBodyCream - Delish!
@ascultafili - Yes, there is always an update to the old model you gained
Happy Birthday, SweetA!!! Looks like you had a fun one and made some great memories!!!
And Birthday HUGS, of course!!!
Hey, happy birthday.. Enjoy, the golden years..
@adamswomanback - Ah yes! I knew you would return again =)
@SuperRat - Thanks, will try to
Happy belated~!
Just picturing the look you, as well as your girl, had is fun. I bet it was hilarious for that friend. xD
And yeah, this is one very, very small world, knowing that about the girls’ time in china!
“I remember writing a while back that the more I grow older, the more I realize how much I really do not know.” Socrates would’ve been proud.
And I must thank @annietheothergirl, then!
Hopefully I just did.
@ryu - Thanks buddy
@nov_way - Did Socrates write something like that before?
” I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing.” So, not quite, but close enough. =)
Happy birthday!
@nov_way - Ahh. Today I Learn!
@Lynn1013 - Thanks!
27 is when your “adult life” begins; enjoy the journey!
@crazygrampastuey - It’s just beginning now?? Oh boy…
lol I like the midget cake. Happy birthday~
@nepenthium - I still haven’t been able to finish it, so good thing we didn’t get a bigger one!
Happy belated birthday
@Wangium - Thank you sir
Happy birthday! Glad you had a good one!!
Happy birthdayyyy!!
Indeed it is a small world. Blog more often please!
@Got_Claws - Trying!
@making_a_comeback_05 - Thanks! Now, I just need a good year…
It’s always mind-boggling how coincidental certain things can be. Alumni from the same school in China (and there’s so many…) and then out of all the places in the world, then you
It’s almost like it was meant to be 
How much will the starting bid for that issue of Shore be?
*double props
@paperblanks - At least 10k eProps is fair enough I would say
happy bday, bro. you still look 26.8 years old :p
@rudyhou - Yes good, I’ll take it!
Happy belated birthday Alex! I can’t believe you’ve still kept your Xanga running after all these years! As you can probably tell, I have neglected mine and only seem to post on it when I feel like I need to put my thoughts down somewhere but not on the super public sites like twitter/facebook/tumblr.
Anyway, I hope you had a great birthday!
@yannie_y - Thank you! No worries,I’ve actually lacked off blogging this past year myself but I’m trying to will myself to update at least once a month. Good to hear from you again! You’re one of my longer followers.
It was your birthday! Happy very belated birthday! That’s a very, very small world – I think college shrinks and expands your world, in that you meet so many people you’ll chance upon again, but the college experience itself is very eye opening.
Nice to see you’re maintaining connections with xangans in real-life – and a magazine front-page model at that! haha.
@christykim - Networking is always good in life!
I think I missed this post. I don’t even remember if I greeted you. LOL It feels great being 27 right? Nah… lol
@oxyGENE_08 - I’m investing in canes now. Know of any good ones?
@Roadlesstaken - lol
seems like you are doing well. Happy late birthday. life lessons at 27 eh. i have a list, but i feel the same, that they’re not worth mentioning. for me, i learned drinking solves nothings. especially if you’re drinking too much. lol.
@lilopinkie - Thanks! Well, I would say that a good life lesson that can be applicable at many chapter of our lives haha.