So yeah, last Sunday I went and turned 27. I spent the day doing nothing but stare at the Manila Bay while sipping on a giant cup of coffee and generally enjoying Rem’s company (since Mabie pulled another Jerko on us). The day was nice and steady; the weather half-cooperating to give me a half-assed sunset that was nice nonetheless. On the commute home, I got on a kamikaze bus of doom (what better way to end your birthday than with a near death experience, right?) and contemplated being 27.

It certainly feels a lot like 26 (or 25 for that matter), though I know I’ll need to change a few things – like the age listed on my resume. Seriously though, wouldn’t it be nicer if growing one year older makes one feel the same way as Mario (theoretically) feels when he gets a 1UP? Or if you’re more into big budget stuff, why not get the same special effects as the electric bolts Duncan MacLeod (note: does not sparkle) gets when he levels up, i.e. after killing another immortal – is this a self contradictory phrase? Hmm.

Wait, as I was saying before I so rudely interrupted myself, it would be nice if one got some stat buffs (Congratulations! You get +1 Str, +1 Mag, +2 Vit, +2 Int, -1 Agi) after a birthday, wouldn’t it? That or maybe I’ve been playing video games I’m supposedly too old to play.

Anyway, the world continues its roundabout and I continue with my personal RPG. Thanks for playing.