I Have No Idea What To Do For My 30th Birthday

"Stef Schrader" (stefschrader)
06/05/2016 at 01:12 • Filed to: ugh, birthday, Stef is sort of old but not really

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Thirty! It feels like a major birthday. There’s all kinds of tacky nonsense for 30th birthdays. It ends in a zero. I feel the need to do something for it, but I’m so used to ignoring my stupid birthday that I don’t even know what to do.

I know I get one-upped by Christmas and other holiday babies, but I’m so used to having a dumb summer birthday that meh. Meh, I tell you. Meh . I finally got to have it sort of during the year in junior high and high school because Washington’s schools let out in mid-June, but often it just ended up during finals. That also sucked.

For most of my life, I got really used to parties where only a few people would show up, tops. That’s a buttload of leftover cake.

Even now, summer is when everyone goes on vacation. “Oh, you’re getting older. That’s cool. We’re en route to Le Mans, without you. Gonna spend a week driving aimlessly in Europe because we can. Mind if I just twist this knife a little harder?”

So, I don’t know what to do for my stupid birthday. Like most birthdays before it, it will probably go largely ignored except on Facebook, where people send in messages on the day of because Facebook told them to.

I just don’t know what actual so-called adults do for their birthdays. Cake seems overkill. I really don’t want all the cheesy “over the hill” baubles. Yo, my parents were born in the 1940s. That’s over the hill. Thirty isn’t over jack.

It’s not my 21st, so a Sixth-Street-style debauchery-fest holds zero appeal.

I’ve done karts before, which was okay, but it was hard to fill up a group to make it really worth it.

Part of me just wants to forget it and go drive the Porschelump.

I’m even kind of meh on presents unless it’s a) fixing my Porsche b) getting more track time for the Porsche or c) just getting me out of here. My turn to be away, dang it.

What do people even do for birthdays? Seriously, I’m at a loss.

DISCUSSION (100)

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 01:18

My birthday was during the Mitty this year, so I drove down to Georgia and camped out all by myself and drank a case of beer all by myself. But I had a good time. But yeah I feel your pain, sorry.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 01:23

Put on a playlist of stuff like Dashboard Confessional, Brand New, and Taking Back Sunday, and take the Lancer out for a drive? A bit poignant, but it allows you to reminisce on your youth without reliving it.

Birddog > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 01:35

“Part of me just wants to forget it and go drive the Porschelump.”

That.. Sure.. Or hire a band and throw a bash!

30 is big! After 30 and 40 nobody cares until you hit 70. Seriously! Even 40 isn’t like it used to be.

Birddog > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
06/05/2016 at 01:35

WTF?

Are we related?

I Will Always Be The Honey Badger > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 01:37

Honey Badger stares at the calender and the birthday month retreats back a few pages.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 01:46

Yep, I’ll be 23 in July, and all my friends will inevitably be too busy working to celebrate.

Enjoy something you like, like the Porschelump.

Kinja'd!!!

(rally Porsche is good Porsche)

CTSenVy > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 01:49

When my birthday happens to be in or around the same weekend of LeMans I have had a hard time trying to tell people that I don’t want to do anything for my birthday. All I really want to do is stay at home and watch the 24.

Also since my birthday is also in mid June I’m really used to it not being a huge deal while growing up. Maybe some cards in the mail, a meal with my parents and sister, and maybe another meal on a weekend with the extended family if they didn’t have something else going on.

Chuckles > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 01:58

I just turned 30 back in January. I figured I’d reply to tell you how I spent my birthday, but I realized after I started typing that I don’t remember how I spent my birthday. Shit. Might as well get used to not remembering things.

Stef Schrader > CTSenVy
06/05/2016 at 02:06

Heh, last year mine was during Le Mans. Most of the day of was spent nose-down in a big article, but the whole weekend more than made up for it. So awesome. It’s Le Mans. I don’t think I can top that one unless I ever drive in it, haha.

Stef Schrader > Birddog
06/05/2016 at 02:09

I’m hoarding money to go race the Porsche, though. I’m not going to drop a bunch of cash on something a few people will show up to.

Stef Schrader > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
06/05/2016 at 02:09

That sounds like a Tuesday.

Like, any Tuesday. Or Wednesday. Or whenever.

For Sweden > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 02:09

Go to the ‘Ring

Stef Schrader > Chuckles
06/05/2016 at 02:10

Oh, I’ve got that bad. I blame getting hit by two cars. Everything either goes into a list, or it gets promptly forgotten.

Sneaky Pete > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 02:12

I’m slightly older than you, I’m also a June baby (though end of the month) so I never got school birthdays. I’ve never liked being the center of attention anyway, so I’m not big on parties. At this point in my life, I just like to get away for a couple days. Go camping and spend some time fishing. Enjoy wilderness. Appreciate life.

Ymmv.

Stef Schrader > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch
06/05/2016 at 02:12

That car is the best.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 02:14

One of my favorites from that day.

Stef Schrader > Sneaky Pete
06/05/2016 at 02:14

That sounds like a solid plan.

Stef Schrader > For Sweden
06/05/2016 at 02:15

Ha, I wish. I’m hoarding miles to go fetch a Ka, but. Welp.

Birddog > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 02:15

Then the party should be at a race of your choice. It doesn’t have to be big. Just enjoy it a little bit.

Birthdays are silly but 30 is the last gasp of youth.

Chuckles > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 02:21

I’ll have to check with my girlfriend tomorrow. I have a vague memory of her being here for my birthday, and since she’s only 29 she doesn’t have memory loss like me. Also, I have no car accidents to blame for my forgetfulness.

Frank Grimes > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 02:30

Do what I do. Nothing. Also how does one make friends when in 30's and don’t drink? being 30's sucks!

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 02:31

Hmm. Does the Porschelump have an LSD (or even a welded diff)?

Stef Schrader > Birddog
06/05/2016 at 02:50

Meh, just because I’m getting older doesn’t mean I have to act like it. There’s going to be more glitter, more Puffalumps, and more Porsches, that’s for sure.

Stef Schrader > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
06/05/2016 at 02:50

No. Open diff of peg-legged sadness.

Stef Schrader > Frank Grimes
06/05/2016 at 02:52

Hahahaha. Most of my friends are through car stuff, TBH.

For Sweden > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 03:05

Get Patrick to send you to the ring for some serious tax-deductible automotive journalism

Birddog > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 03:16

Never act your age! Ever..

Just celebrate once in a while.

NotUnlessRoundIsFunny > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 03:48

1. Happy Birthday!

2. You are a really talented, and even generous writer. That is a gift you already have, and more precious than what you get at the typical party.

3. Screw tradition. Screw expectations. This is -your- day, so you get to decide what to do with it. If that’s driving the Porschelump in a random direction to explore a new road and have an adventure, awesome. And give yourself the day off to just enjoy the adventure and not worry about writing about it. You deserve that.

4. I really wish you a very good day, that doesn’t have to please anyone but you. Seriously, all the best.

p.s. If Kinja cooperates for a change, may I offer you this Porsche pic as a small gift?

NotUnlessRoundIsFunny > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 03:50

Trying the pic again...

NotUnlessRoundIsFunny > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 03:53

Kinja'd!!!

One more time...

Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 05:35

Let’s see, I’m 38. I think. I might be 37, math is the worst.

Here’s what I’ve done for every one of my birthdays since I turned 16 (except when it falls on a Sunday): I go to work.

Obviously, I would also go to school first, during the appropriate years.

Really, any day is as special or as mundane as you want it to be, regardless of what anyone else has to say. And whether or not a day is special or not is not dependent on the involvement of other people. If driving the Porschelump makes you happy, then do that; why be beholden to other people’s expectations of how you are “celebrate” whatever arbitrary day you choose to celebrate. The same goes with artificially-weighted milestone ages. Thirty is only special because we use base-10 as our default math system; if we used base-12, no one would care about 30 and instead we’d all be bemoaning the arrival of our 36th birthday. The number itself is arbitrary and meaningless unless YOU choose to assign meaning to it, just like any day.

Celebrate any day you want, any way you want. Or don’t. Choose not to see any significance in turning 30, and instead, choose to make 68 years, five months, and 22 days (but only at 9:14 am) the moment you say, “Oh man, I’m THAT old now?” Or don’t.

Do some donuts. Donuts are fun any day. Who needs a reason to do donuts? You don’t need to win a NASCAR race to do donuts; they’re just as fun when you find a parking lot and just go to town, and you didn’t even have to hold your pee for four hours. Happy Birthday to you. Or not, you know, whatever day you want to do it.

TheRealBicycleBuck > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 05:56

I like to do things that are risky, challenging, or just outlandish. Over the years I’ve gone racing, sky diving, hang gliding, scuba diving, mountain biking, taken road trips, etc. Since moving to Louisiana, I’ve been riding my age every year - at least one mile on the bike for every year I’ve been alive. Not too big of a deal now, but might be a killer when I’m 90.

Let’s see, what did I do for my 30th birthday? Ah, yes. I got married.

Little Black Coupe Turned Silver > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 06:17

I turn 30 at the end of January. I’m planning on going to Daytona for the 24 Hour, and if I go alone, so be it. I’m already telling friends that’s my plan and they are welcome to come. If no one does, that’s cool too. I’ve done Sebring by myself and multiple days at RA alone.

shop-teacher > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 06:29

For my 30th, which is towards the end of June, I had a bbq with a nerf gun war. A surprising amount of people showed up for that.

Now that I’m a dad, Father’s Day is within the same week, and often the same weekend/day, so I get screwed.

As for you, do whatever you want. Even if it’s nothing. My wife spent her 30th curled up in the fetal position crying. I don’t recommend that.

RWS Motorsport > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 06:46

Twas my 25th birthday a couple of months back. I cba with all the clubbing rubbish, so I took the Honda on a weekend road trip. Went to the ‘ring and Zolder, didnt care how much it cost, was fun.

Could you do a two/three day Porschelump Roadtrip somewhere you’ve always wanted to go?

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 06:59

I turn 30 in August as well - same sentiments as you really. Most of my friends like cars, but aren’t into them that much, so...yeah, lol. They are mostly into PC gaming, which I am too, but I have 4 jobs, and very little time for it for awhile now, sadly.

Don’t have a gf either, so I often end up hanging out by myself as most of my friends are an hour away....doesn’t make it easy for hang-outs! :/

interstate366, now In The Industry > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 07:25

My 30th was this year, on Super Bowl Sunday. I drove to my brother’s place, taking one of my favorite driving roads, we went out to dinner before the game, and then party. I drank, but only six beers.

Justin Hughes > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 08:18

See about renting yourself a cool car for the day. Check out Turo, or whatever else is in Austin. A day cruising around in a 911 seems to me a very Stef appropriate way to celebrate. Plus you don’t have to worry about friends bailing on you.

As a Dec. 21 baby, I’ve given up on having parties because everyone’s too busy with Christmas stuff to come. That, and half the time it gets snowed out anyway.

F1guy hates duck billed F1 cars > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 08:51

Well happy birthday Stef. At least take solace in knowing that your work is much appreciated around here.

JustJim > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 08:52

I think 30 might be when I stopped celebrating. I had moved. Most of my friends were in another state and weren’t coming to see me.

For 50 I plan to do something “I’m still alive!” worthy; like walking across the Grand Canyon. Until then it’s just me.

extraspecialbitter > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 09:02

I’ll be 30 in a couple months too. I chose to opt for a pre-30 bucket list as opposed to celebrating the actual birthday.

Also, cake is overrated.

It is also a lie.

#TeamPie

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 09:03

Silvercar is in Austin! Rent an A4 for the day and take it out the twisty back roads past Utopia to Garner State Park and stick your feet in the Frio river. Last time I was out that way I came across an M3/M4 club out hooning about on 470.

I’m 32. My 30th, 31st, and 32nd birthday celebrations consisted pretty much of going to DQ and substituting a normal dinner for the biggest Blizzard that they sell. It’s OK to not have a big party or celebration, but I like to do something small like that just to mark the day.

nafsucof > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 09:12

Grow up lol!! I said the same thing what to do now I just had my 35th and I had my family over and cooked them dinner because I wanted to be in control of what we ate! :D

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Birddog
06/05/2016 at 09:15

Probably

KatzManDu > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 09:18

Getting old sucks, but it beats the alternatives.

What do you want to do? Go take the Porschelump out, commit debauchery or just spend the evening at home. Birthdays, anniversaries, etc are just excuses to do things you wouldn’t normally do and treat yourself or friends or kids or dogs or lumps or whatever to foods or experiences that you don’t normally do.

So, what do you want to do that you haven’t been doing?

smobgirl > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 10:44

If my birthday was in June, I would have a Le Mans viewing party. Except I have no car friends, so that would be pretty lonely.

For my 30th, I think my running friends did a happy hour and brought a cake. Not too thrilling. This year my birthday is the same weekend as my favorite bluegrass festival and I'm bringing my mom.

EL_ULY > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 11:01

Happy birthday!!! I turned 30 May 27th. *fist bump*

You have the right to do whatever you want homie. Mass amouts of jelly for your line of work.

I am not the party type as well. Last actual party I had was probably when I was 2 lol. Every year since I’ve just went somewhere to chow down.

I’m sure you’ll find something rad to do. A lot of people wish you well today. Continue being a damn rock star!

yamahog > Little Black Coupe Turned Silver
06/05/2016 at 11:05

I know at least 3 people including myself who may be down for Daytona :) meetup?

RTeeJay > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 11:10

I know you said you’re hoarding money for the racecar, but have you considered Gotham Dream Cars/other exotic rental company? Rent a Porsche/Ferrari/whatever and take a weekend trip?

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 11:15

That book was hilarious though.

Stef Schrader > yamahog
06/05/2016 at 11:27

Aw, man. Daytona is a blast. That’s way better timing.

Stef Schrader > Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious
06/05/2016 at 11:28

That seems like a good plan. Gonna see if the Parsh is fixed today, then.

AfromanGTO > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 12:12

Taking care of a sick girlfriend and both of the puppies is what I did for mine a few months ago. She is paying to get all of my suspension parts put on the GTO for my birthday. Just waiting for a few more parts, before it can go in the shop.

Long Live the Longdoor > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 12:14

I’m turning 30 this year too (December)! I think I’m going to celebrate early by buying a cheap, falling apart car and teaching myself (and everyone else I know who’s willing to listen) how to drive stick. I’ve always wanted to learn but my attempts thus far to get some seat time have proved less than ideal, it’s time to do something for myself that I think it’ll make me happy and allow me to spend some quality time with the people I love (whilst grinding some gears lol).

Stef Schrader > NotUnlessRoundIsFunny
06/05/2016 at 12:43

Thanks!

Stef Schrader > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
06/05/2016 at 12:44

That might be kinda fun. The Lulzcer’s fun enough, though—and I own that one, heh. Need to figure out if I have a little wobble I need to sort from a suspension piece going out or something or if my mind’s playing tricks on me, though.

Stef Schrader > Long Live the Longdoor
06/05/2016 at 12:45

That’s a good one. I need to suck way less at driving a stick, though. Maybe I should put some front lights back on the 944 and take it home for a while. Drive it on normal roads.

Stef Schrader > TheRealBicycleBuck
06/05/2016 at 12:47

Ha, I won’t be doing that.

Risky and challenging sounds good, though. I’m really tempted to say that the LeMons rally is my birthday thing and just get a beater for that. Stef needs another Type 3, or maybe a sweet land yacht.

Stef Schrader > KatzManDu
06/05/2016 at 12:48

Not be at home. Drive the Porsche. Drive the Porsche more. That’s kind of normal, but I’m kind of out of ideas.

Stef Schrader > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
06/05/2016 at 12:50

Oof. That’s why I don’t want to move outside of the city right there. 4 jobs, dude—I hope you can get some sleep!

Stef Schrader > EL_ULY
06/05/2016 at 12:51

I think if there’s a birthday cake involved, it’d be best used for target practice. Kind of a waste of cake, though. I mean, someone likes cake. I’m just kind of over it.

(Also, thanks!)

Stef Schrader > Justin Hughes
06/05/2016 at 12:54

I guess I could, but eh. I think my biggest issue may be that I’m tired of sitting around in Austin. And driving around it. And being here. Maybe that’s what I should spend the money on: going somewhere else.

There’s something distinctly unappealing about doing something by myself, though. I’ve had a lot of that lately. I need people somehow.

No one seems to rent out a manual, or be OK with track use. That’s a problem. If I’m going to drive around places I’ve driven around a thousand times lately, there are specific places that usually run in one looping direction that I’d rather do it. :o)

Stef Schrader > RWS Motorsport
06/05/2016 at 12:57

Heh, the Porschelump’s not street legal. I should look into making it street legal, though, just to be able to drive it over to the shop and stuff. I hate that any shop runs are a day-long trailer debacle, ugh.

Stef Schrader > extraspecialbitter
06/05/2016 at 12:58

Pie 4evar.

The last time I tried to organize birthday anything, I demanded tiramisu. It is the greatest of all desserts.

Stef Schrader > RTeeJay
06/05/2016 at 13:01

Not really, TBH. That’s a trackday. Shoot, a track weekend. I could rent a trailer, take the 944 somewhere, and drive the crap out of my 944 all weekend long for that much.

Exotics are neat, but less so on public roads. I need to find a beater rental, I guess. Something enjoyable and/or terrifying at legal road speeds. Who rents out Trabants? Does Raph still have his Baja Bug? Pls. advise.

Stef Schrader > F1guy hates duck billed F1 cars
06/05/2016 at 13:01

Thanks!

Stef Schrader > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
06/05/2016 at 13:01

Indeed.

Long Live the Longdoor > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 13:06

I think if there’s one thing to take away from our car hobbies/obessions, it’s the memories we create. More seat time in the 944 will likely mean more memories, so I think that’s a win in my book!

extraspecialbitter > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 13:25

Tiramisu is an outlier of the cake community. I could pound a whole thing of it from Costco in a sitting.

How long do you have til D-day B-day?

KatzManDu > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 13:27

It doesn’t have to be “non-normal” — is “comfortable” OK? Sometimes it is, but other times we’re unfairly judged because we’re OK with comfortable and don’t want to parachute out of our comfort zones.

You seem restless. Is it because you’re restless or because other people put such meaning on the 3-0?

EL_ULY > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 13:42

Heck yeah bashing bday cake with 12 gauges lol. The radness! Oh wait, firework stands should be popping up soon.

....ideas forming...... !

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 14:12

Ahh. I would have suggested you look into amateur drift events in your area. Drifting is one of the most fun things you can do in a car.

RWS Motorsport > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 14:21

Hire a boxter for a weekend? actually, fuck that, press car Porsche for the weekend :D ?

Stef Schrader > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
06/05/2016 at 16:32

Man, I’d love to learn how to drift! I need a better beater for it, though.

Stef Schrader > KatzManDu
06/05/2016 at 16:33

I think so. I got stuck at home for WAY too long recovering from a stupid injury in February, so I’m really sick of looking at Austin right now. For a while, it got kind of hard to figure out what I wanted for lunch because I was tired of every lunch spot in my neighborhood.

Stef Schrader > extraspecialbitter
06/05/2016 at 16:34

Lulz. The 11th.

Stef Schrader > RWS Motorsport
06/05/2016 at 16:34

Ha, it’s a bit short notice for that.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 17:35

I’m buying a Crown Vic to turn into a daily drifter. You’d probably be best to start with a V6 New Edge Mustang, get the diff welded, throw in a hydro e-brake, throw on some Racelands, inflate the rear tires to 60psi, and have a blast. The whole build would cost you less than $2k, and the car will be able to run more or less reliably for quite a few events.

Maidee > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 17:39

I have the same problem. My birthday is at the end of the month and it's always summer vacation so I typically just celebrate with my family. As of lately, I would just spend the entire day doing whatever I felt like and like to do. Anyways , Happy birthday Stef!

Cé hé sin > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 18:38

Never mind, you’re not 35 yet. That’s old. Just arrange things correctly and tell a few little white lies and you can hold off the evil day for another ten years at least.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Stef Schrader
06/05/2016 at 18:53

It’s not easy, lol....I substitute teach, I work at a local fast food joint 3 shifts a week, I do computer repair on the side, and I am a substitute clerk at the local libraries when they need me.

Justin Hughes > Stef Schrader
06/06/2016 at 09:11

Come visit? I’m sure between Dusty, ElanaA, and me we could show you a good time. :)

extraspecialbitter > Stef Schrader
06/06/2016 at 09:13

Well, you’ve got a week left. I say you play hooky and go crazy. Maybe take that Parshe out for a roadtrip. The write-up afterwards would be an interesting read.

FASTER345 > Stef Schrader
06/06/2016 at 11:05

My b-day is on D-Day. (Today) My wife and kids know to get me "anything with wheels" (as I always told my parents when asked what I wanted for my b-day). I still works!

offyatindy > Stef Schrader
06/06/2016 at 13:30

Birthdays aren’t stupid until you hit 40. Maybe 50. Relax. Take your shoes off. You’re living the life - races, going to races, writing about races. Ok, not French races, but car races. I enjoy your work as do many others. You are great at your job and have a great job. Besides, you’ve been to France before. (Just kidding.) Have yourself a great time !

wrxkwndo > Stef Schrader
06/06/2016 at 15:57

I share the same feelings on birthdays. My 29th is tomorrow and I’m not looking forward to my 30th either. meh...

Treat yourself to a track day? That’s pretty much what I’m doing.

btw, Happy Birthday!

Chuckles > Stef Schrader
06/06/2016 at 16:03

I checked with my sharp-as-a-tack girlfriend. She hung up banners and streamers all over my apartment, covered the living room floor with 31 balloons (one for good luck), and we had a nice relaxing night in while I practiced yelling at young kids to get off my lawn.

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > Stef Schrader
06/06/2016 at 16:06

On the day? I took the day off work.

On the weekend?I went out with my mates, got a gobbie, had fun.

This was all just a few short months ago. I’ll be 30 and a half shortly! (at what age does one stop being “and a half”?)

Also, happy birthday to you! I love reading your stuff

d15b > Stef Schrader
06/06/2016 at 16:06

Take a personal day for yourself. :)

Dat-Z > Stef Schrader
06/06/2016 at 16:27

I went out for breakfast for my 30th. It was quiet and very nice.

It was also breakfast at a local brewery, so there was beer.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Stef Schrader
06/06/2016 at 16:39

I’ve got a couple of years until I’m thirty (almost exactly), and will plan to save up for and do some awesome automotive thing. Most likely I’ll do a Team O’Neil, Dirtfish, Skip Barber, or Bondurant school. Granted, you’ve already done lots of fun race-y stuff, but I’d still pick something you haven’t done and go do that. Ever driven a Ford Model-T? It’s not exactly the most exciting automotive activity, but it is very fun. The Gilmore Auto Museum in Michigan, just north of Kalamazoo, offers a Model-T driving school. I did it a few weeks ago with two good buddies. Rented a nice lake house and had a great weekend for fairly cheap.

The other option; travel. Take a trip somewhere you’ve never been but always wanted to go. Celebrate getting older by celebrating life and exploring new places/experiences.

Stef Schrader > Justin Hughes
06/08/2016 at 02:58

Thinking about this.

Stef Schrader > offyatindy
06/08/2016 at 03:02

Thanks!

France was neat. I saw Porsche win for the first time since their big comeback and had to fight back the tears because I do not cry. Someone was eating an onion sandwich. Like, uh, a French onion soup, but a sandwich. With raw onions. I’ll see myself out.

Stef Schrader > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow
06/08/2016 at 03:03

I like this idea a lot. I kinda just want to skip the birthday-day and hoard funds to do the LeMons Rally.

Stef Schrader > SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman
06/08/2016 at 03:04

I say be a half whenever you darn well please. (Also, thanks!)

Stef Schrader > Maidee
06/08/2016 at 03:05

Thanks!

Stef Schrader > Cé hé sin
06/08/2016 at 03:06

Heh, I don’t think 35 is old, either. Maybe 50. 50 seems old.

Stef Schrader > wrxkwndo
06/08/2016 at 03:07

Thanks!

I think I will. Or several. Or, heck, let’s just hoon the Porschelump.

Stef Schrader > Dat-Z
06/08/2016 at 03:08

Breweries tend to have the best food. I don’t know how, or if they just put beer in everything and that’s good in and of itself, but they’re usually delicious.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Stef Schrader
06/08/2016 at 08:00

Sounds like an excellent idea to me!

Make an awesome memory. That’s the best gift you can get.