We were invited to a half birthday party. Taylor has a Dec. 26th birthday which means he never "really" has a birthday party. So as a kid his mom started the half birthdays for him to have a party that his friends could come to. I'm not sure if that tradition followed him into adulthood, but this year he is 30 years-old. His wife wanted it to be special so she threw a surprise half birthday party for him.
I am always amazed at Leslie and Taylor. I've known her for many years now through work. And he comes with the package. I get glimpses of him on facebook and from funny stories I hear at work. They are such a great couple and they added a boy to their family this last year. And he is amazing.
So before the party Leslie had sent out a thing asking for advice for Taylor for his big 30. My advice would have been live your life. Don't spend all your time making a living and miss out on having a life. Life is short and fleeting and there is no guarantees about tomorrow. Travel when you can. Play when you can. Do enough work to have a purpose, but don't let it be all consuming.
I did not give my advice to Leslie. One of the things I love about Taylor is he is already living my advice. They go for walks and boat rides. They have a great family life and today just showed that more. One of the things I am envious of Leslie and Taylor is that close family life. Today I met both sets of parents and siblings and nieces and nephews. They all show up and do things together. Not just for holidays where they get gifts...if you know what I mean. So I'm happy to not give advice to Taylor.
A couple people I knew from work showed up and we got to play that catch up game that happens outside of work. I love the stories of the works behind the scenes. I met a couple of really interesting people and think it would have been great to spend more time with them and converse. But it was a party. I will say I am in awe of purple braids and women who can juggle.
It was a great party and I'm glad we were invited.
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