Turning 47 today was a bit anti-climatic in the sense that I've thought that I was 47 nearly all year. In fact, I've kind of skipped being 46 and just had two years of being 47. Seriously, nearly every time I've mentioned my age this year, I have said that I was 47--often correcting myself soon afterwards.
While I'm well-known for my Star Wars geekdom, turning 47 ties into my Star Trek obsession. The number turns up an inordinate amount of times in Star Trek episodes and movies. I remember reading that it started as an Easter egg hidden by one of the show's writers, but has since blossomed into ongoing phenomenon.
Consider that, 47 becomes a good descriptor for me as well. I am a fan of obscure references and hidden jokes. My mind is filled with often-useless and random trivia. It is also a prime number, and I certainly feel that I am unique ( … just like everyone else).
I appreciate all of the well-wishers who posted, texted, called, or communicated with me in some other way today for my birthday. I had a good birthday. I think that I'm ready to be 47 for real this next year.
While I'm well-known for my Star Wars geekdom, turning 47 ties into my Star Trek obsession. The number turns up an inordinate amount of times in Star Trek episodes and movies. I remember reading that it started as an Easter egg hidden by one of the show's writers, but has since blossomed into ongoing phenomenon.
Consider that, 47 becomes a good descriptor for me as well. I am a fan of obscure references and hidden jokes. My mind is filled with often-useless and random trivia. It is also a prime number, and I certainly feel that I am unique ( … just like everyone else).
I appreciate all of the well-wishers who posted, texted, called, or communicated with me in some other way today for my birthday. I had a good birthday. I think that I'm ready to be 47 for real this next year.
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