not really a baby boomer
I found out a couple of years ago that technically I'm a baby boomer (did you know it goes all the way to 1964?). Me? No. The Graduate? Actually more like Animal House, Porky's, and Sixteen Candles. The British Invasion? You mean Madness, Fine Young Cannibals, and A Flock of Seagulls right? Did I just write the words "A Flock of Seagulls"?...yikes!
So, anyway, I'm 45 today. It doesn't bother me a bit to be a little older. Everybody always tells me that I look younger than that and having a kid in 1st grade helps add to that illusion. I'm good with that.
There's a little old town near me that is undergoing a nice revival so I'm going to head to Ferguson and hit two of my favorite vintage stores and the cutest little bakery for some birthday treats. If I'm lucky enough to find something, I'll let you know!
The last time I was in Ferguson they had taken all the street signs down. Argh!
Hapde Burfday to you!
Posted by:Sarah | November 15, 2007 at 09:27 AM
I'm Sixty.
So I'm "technically" a boomer too. We can choose to reject any label society puts on us!
I don't mind being a boomer, I'm embracing it until it becomes cool and then I'm rejecting it.
Have a great birthday. Buy yourself something nice!
Posted by:GoingLikeSixty | November 15, 2007 at 09:46 AM
Happy Birthday!
I was born in 1962 as well. (Birthday still to come.)
I thought we were in that no man's land between the Boomers and Gen X.
WHERE did you find that tea towel?
Posted by:Elizabeth | November 15, 2007 at 10:02 AM
Wow, I did not know that I am one too. I just turned 46 last month, and don't want to leave my 40's. I am enjoying them too much. My 20's and 30's are a blur, that was when my children had all my attention 24/7, now that has eased up some.
Happy Birthday.
I visit your blog but have never commented, I enjoy it alot.
Posted by:Judy | November 15, 2007 at 10:07 AM
Yup, baby boomers are born between 1946 and 1964. Happy birthday, kid!
Posted by:Rhea | November 15, 2007 at 10:39 AM
Happiest Birthday Wishes Julie!! xo, suzy
Posted by:suzy | November 15, 2007 at 10:48 AM
Happy, happy birthday to you! I hope you have a great one!
Posted by:Ellie | November 15, 2007 at 11:31 AM
HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Posted by:Thimbleanna | November 15, 2007 at 11:31 AM
Happy Happy Birthday!! It is a big birthday day - my Mom's and Nephew's too. Hope you have an amazing day :)
Posted by:Colleen | November 15, 2007 at 01:36 PM
Have been lurking awhile and enjoying your blog. Happy Birthday. Today is my 47th. Hope you had good luck finding something at the vintage stores.
Posted by:jodi | November 15, 2007 at 01:58 PM
Wishing you a lovely birthday!
Posted by:ellen | November 15, 2007 at 02:47 PM
Wishing you a lovely birthday! Enjoy!
Posted by:ellen | November 15, 2007 at 02:48 PM
Nine is my lucky number. Your age adds up to that ... how lucky. My age adds up to that too, but ... let's just say that I am not quite a lucky as you.
Happy Birthday
Posted by:Mary Alison | November 15, 2007 at 03:37 PM
happy, happy birthday!! i hope your day is (has been) filled with joy and lots of laughter and some really good cake.
blessings to you...
Posted by:liz elayne | November 15, 2007 at 05:23 PM
Well, I'm in the club too! I was suprised to learn a while back that 1963 qualifies me as a baby boomer also! Flock of Seaguls! Do you know that I actually have a song on my Ipod by them? Yes siree- brings back lots of good memories! Enjoy your day!
Robin
Posted by:Robin~Thrifty Miss Priss | November 15, 2007 at 06:36 PM
Happy birthday! I, too am on the "edge" of generations. We never fit the generational generalities.
Posted by:Heidi | November 15, 2007 at 08:24 PM
Happy, Happy Birthday! Hope you found something fun! Kelly
Posted by:Kelly | November 15, 2007 at 10:56 PM
Congrats! A lot of women find that the older they get, the more creative they become.
Posted by:Matroskin | November 16, 2007 at 04:55 AM
Happy, happy Birthday!! Hope you have a lovely day!
-Amanda
Posted by:amanda bel | November 16, 2007 at 12:00 PM
Happy Birthday! I never would have thought that I am nearly a baby boomer too. How can my mom and I be in the same group?
Posted by:Pieces | November 16, 2007 at 12:18 PM
Happy Happy Birthday!
Posted by:amy | November 16, 2007 at 12:29 PM
happy birthday to you!
Posted by:angie norman | November 16, 2007 at 02:38 PM
Hi Jane,this is my 1st time seeing your site,and I must say that I am very impressed with it! I love yur blog,and have marked you as a fav.! Happy Birthday!!!
Posted by:Mary Cuellar | November 16, 2007 at 04:00 PM
Many birthday wishes, Julie.
And, as usual, waiting to see what little lovlies you might find while thrifting!
Posted by:Lisa | November 16, 2007 at 04:06 PM
I am technically a boomer too! That is too weird to me! I don't feel like a boomer!
Posted by:Mrs. Rabe | November 16, 2007 at 07:54 PM