Life at 33

I think that 33 is an age where you make it or break it. Many famous people died at age 33:

1. John Belushi (comedian)
2. Chris Farley (comedian)
3. Jesus (spiritual icon)
4. Eva Paron (Argentina first lady - aka Evita - aka the musical I rocked out to the other day

Others accomplished amazing things at 33:

1. Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic alone (ok, so she disappeared, but still, bug accomplishment).
2. Michelangelo created the David (kudos - I am personally dating my own statuesque man).
3. Clark (of Lewis and Clark, not Lois and Clark) was 33 at the start of their expedition.

OTHER cool things about 33:

1. 33 is the largest positive integer that cannot be expressed as a sum of different triangular numbers (NO CLUE what this means).
2. The atomic number of arsenic (is "old lace" an element?).
3. According to Al-Ghazali the dwellers of Heaven will exist eternally in a state of being age 33.
4. The code for international direct-dial phone calls to France (just in case you ever want to call France).
5. The number printed on all Rolling Rock beer labels; '33' is a Vietnamese beer that American soldiers became familiar with during the war; '33' (three-three) is a Nigerian produced brand of beer; Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer used to be advertised as "Blended 33 to 1"(beer is big on 33).

Best thing about 33? It's my age and a time I will mark in my life as a turning point. 33 is an age of discovery, understanding and growth. 33 brought me new life, love and perspective. 33 promises to bring more change, growth and opportunity. 33 will forever be the year of divorce, job changes and sobering, humble realities. Who knows what 34 has in store?

Keep in mind, dear reader, that age is a state of mind. They say you are as old as you feel, and I think I feel stable, happy and well suited to 33. Would YOU go back to your 20's? Think long about it. If you are IN your 20's, enjoy them to the fullest - I mean that. Come about 28 or so, your next phase of life seems to solidify. 30 is only scary if you let it be. Same with 40, 50, etc. Now, I know I am still young, and many of you are well past 33, but truly, you are as old as you want to be. I am happy here.

SO 34, when you arrive in October, I will embrace you. You are the atomic number of selenium (which apparently is a byproduct of mining copper...sounds important...). Also, "#34", a song by the Dave Matthews Band (who doesn't love Dave Matthews?). AND should I want to call Spain, it's the international dialing code for the country. I am also hoping you bring peace, happiness and love as your predecessor, 33, has been trying like hell to do as well.

Way to be, 33!