King Friday - If you want my body and you think I’m sexy….March 16th, 2007 @ 5:01 am
Its almost my birthday. I don’t really buy into the whole birthday thing. I’m not big on parties, or gift mongering, or people making a big deal out of my birthday. I’ve been thinking a lot about that lately. I like gifts. And I like parties. But I’ve never really been a fan of birthday stuff.
(Although I will say that a few years ago Isabel threw me a surprise birthday party and it was awesome.)
So on the eve of my 35th birthday I find myself sitting at the local stadium watching none other than the great roosterhead himself, Rod Stewart perform several decades worth of what 14,000 people would consider “hits”. “Hits” successful enough to warrant a $50 a pop ticket.
This isn’t something I would usually do. In fact, there are several somethings here that I wouldn’t usually do. One, go to see Rod Stewart. Two, go alone to a concert as a guest of a client. Three, do anything with a client outside of work. Four, talk to people. But last night I put on the velvet sportcoat, and walked myself into a suite full of strangers for a hell of a performance.
I sat through the first half of Rod’s show, and I’ll be honest here, I was impressed. In the 2 hours that I was there, he changed clothes 5 times and belted out 2 dozen songs, most of which I didn’t know, but didn’t care because he was doing such a good job as a performer.
I had plenty of time to think about stuff, which I don’t usually afford myself the luxury of doing. I realized that I should have made the decision early on to become a rockstar. That was really my calling and I think my lack of musical talent and shyness as a youth stifled my chances at greatness. More importantly, I realized that after 35 years of life, I’m finally comfortable. Comfortable with myself. I walked into a room full of strangers with a huge zit on my face and had a great time. I can talk to anyone. I navigate my way through life with complete confidence. This is something I never felt like I had, ever. It may be why I never liked birthdays. I’m not sure why now I feel differently, but I do. Too bad it took this long to figure it out.
Maybe I’ll learn to play the piano this year and start that career as a lounge singer like I should have done long ago.
The King
LaLa
said,
March 16, 2007 at 9:07 am
Firstly, Happy Birthday King!
Secondly, I am insanely jealous, I LOVE Rod’s early stuff and his greatest hits was the 1st album I ever bought when I started working in a music store. Everyone paid out on me, but you know. Rod IS King. (As are you obviously)
Thirdly, thank you for that photo. It makes my Friday night
The many hairs of Rod. « Julaberry - Spanky and new!
said,
March 16, 2007 at 11:14 am
[…] March 16th, 2007 at 10:08 pm (Photos, Music) I am jealous as hell, Isabel’s hubby, The King, got to see Rockin’ Rod Stewart on the eve of his birthday. (Happy Birthday King) […]
Audrey
said,
March 16, 2007 at 1:36 pm
Happy Birthday, King!
Operation Pink Herring
said,
March 16, 2007 at 2:23 pm
“Three, do anything with a client outside of work. Four, talk to people.”
I you almost as much as I Isabel.
Operation Pink Herring
said,
March 16, 2007 at 2:24 pm
That was supposed to say “I heart you almost as much as I heart Isabel”. I should not try to use html tags anymore.
Rachel
said,
March 16, 2007 at 2:25 pm
Happy Birthday!!! It seems the older we get, the more comfortable we are in our own skin. Not that there aren’t still times when we are self-concious, but they are fewer and fewer. It may have taken 35 year, but at least it happened.
Frema
said,
March 16, 2007 at 3:43 pm
Oh my gosh, Rod Stewart. I love so many of his songs, which are actually usually covers of other people’s songs these days. When I was a kid, my mother would call into the local classic rock station and request “Maggie May” once every couple of months. She even got on the radio once! And we have the cassette tape to prove it.
Hilary
said,
March 16, 2007 at 7:05 pm
Congrats on being comfortable and happy birthday.
Also, I’ve heard Rod Stewart really does put on a fabulous show. Guess it’s true.
angela
said,
March 17, 2007 at 7:25 pm
Happy birthday! And I totally knew that you didn’t like birthday gifts, because that’s exactly why I didn’t get you one.
alyndabear
said,
March 18, 2007 at 4:53 am
Ack, you and Lala BOTH talking about Rod Stewart? I feel like I have to make a post about him too, just because.
Happy Birthday!
Jess
said,
March 18, 2007 at 7:59 am
Wow, you have no idea how much I just related myself to that one.
I’m really glad that you had a great time at the concert. I hope you had a really good birthday, regardless
Lindsey
said,
March 18, 2007 at 4:09 pm
I’m glad you are comfortable with yourself because that’s very important. Also, happy birthday!
Lisa B
said,
March 19, 2007 at 4:48 am
Happy Birthday King Friday!
Yes, being comfortable in one’s skin is very, very cool.
hola, isabel » King Friday - now with talk about business trips to LA
said,
March 23, 2007 at 2:54 pm
[…] Let me just say that if you are in the Los Angeles area, you should be eating at the Geisha House on Hollywood and Cherokee. It is hands down, the best sushi that I’ve ever had. Try the Spicy Tuna with Crispy Rice or the Cowboy Roll. Its like raw fish candy. The front door is a little daunting even for someone as comfortable with themselves as I am. (Read about my Rod Stewart experience or my public nudity.) […]