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[heigl_katie]

On the 24th - just a couple weeks away now - I'm going to be 30. Thirty. That's one of the big ones, isn't it? Sixteen, eighteen, twenty-one, thirty, forty, fifty and so on until you die. I'm not sure how I feel about it yet. On one hand, it's just a number, right? Big deal. Thirty. On the other, oh my god, thirty! It's a hard thing to put

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[colin_farrell]

Do you feel any older or wiser? I'm getting at that age that I figured I'd be super smart, but the older I get, the more I find out how little I ever seem to know. I like that even though you know some of your memories are painful, you choose to make sure you keep them. Scars are important, huh? Happy early birthday. And watch out for those musicians, seriously. They're nothing but trouble.

[heigl_katie]

I feel older, that's for sure. Some days I feel wise, but those days are few and far between. You'd think there'd be an age when you can just stop learning. I mean, hell, we're out of school, I don't want more information!

You know, I think in some ways the painful memories are the ones that shape you more than the happy ones. The pain leaves something behind and for some reason, it's harder to erase that. But you learn more from the bad, I think.

Thank you! I'm planning on being drunk, so early wishes are probably best. Nothing but trouble, eh? I'm beginning to see that.

[nettlesjen]

Thirty is one of those ages, I don't know that I went back and forth on too. I was fine up until the day before then I panicked and spent a few hours locked away from everyone. I only came out because we had a show and radio promotion to do. Everyone made a point to take me out because frankly, my plans involved locking myself in my hotel room, eatting too much ice cream and watching movies. It's crazy to look back on. I wish I hadn't acted the way I do, it's just a birthday. It's not like it's the end of the world.

And, for some reason I thought you were closer to my age. Though I'm not that much older. I'll be the dreaded 35 next year.

While I'm here and incase I forgot. I probably won't but incase I do since memory seems to go when you're pregnant. Happy early birthday!

[heigl_katie]

I'm sure when it actually gets here, I'll be fine with it. I'm trying to convince myself it's just a number and who cares! Mine falls on a Monday, so I'll have to do my best to not get trashed. Although, I don't think I have to work the next day, so then all bets might be off.

Haha. Let me get through 30 and then I can think about 35!

Thank you!

[l_hailey]

I hate you for being like OMG THIRTY. When I'm seven years past that. You will make it over that little bump with no problem. You can always call me up whenever to whine about it and I promise to be semi-kinda supportive about it even though in the back of my head I'll be preoccupied with freaking myself out about FORTY. FORTY, Katie. Forty. I'm kidding, I love you to bits.

I should write myself a letter like that but I'd probably never send it. Hah.

[heigl_katie]

Leesh, I'm having some kind of crisis! I choose to blame it on the birthday. So just go with it, okay! Hey! When you freak out, you can call me and it'll be my turn to be supportive! I can support! Not this month, apparently, since I'm all ME ME ME, but I can support! I love you, too.

Oh, just write it in your head. That counts. Mostly.

[jmfischer]

Did you know you can avoid 40 by just saying 30+1, 30+2, 30+3 and so on into infinity?

I like the letter idea.

[heigl_katie]

Infinity, you say? I'm on board. Can I just start it at 29? 29+1?

Thanks.

[behrjas]

You know, every time I see some big story about OMFG KATIE HEIGL IS SMOKING!!!, I swear to myself that I never would have offered you that first cigarette had I known. Also, hahaha, I still laugh every. single. time. I hear that song. I should have put that for you in my post.

Seriously though, I am so, so glad that we are still friends, that we were able to work through everything.

I really liked this idea. Maybe I'll do one for my 35th birthday. And - I don't know. You're really strong, Katie. I hope you know that, and never, ever forget it.

[l_hailey]

OMG JASON YOU ARE SO OLD.

[behrjas]

YOU ARE OLDER.

[heigl_katie]

It really is all your fault. Enabler. I can blame a lot on you, you're lucky I just picked that one thing.

I am, too.

Thanks. And you should. That's what people tell me, so I guess I should start to believe it, huh?