I have now outlived Vincent van Gogh who died from a self-inflicted gun shot wound at the age of 37. I only know that because it was talked about on the Doctor Who episode I just watched (“Vincent and the Doctor“). Now if only I could paint something even remotely as beautiful as he did, like “The Pandorica Opens”, also known as “Blue Box Exploding”:
It’s not a real van Gogh painting, but it was a plot piece painted by “van Gogh” in a later Doctor Who episode. And it is very van Gogh-ish. And I love me some Doctor Who.
I have also outlived the great Michael Hutchence, who also took his own life at the age of 37. Michael was the lead singer for the band INXS, which is one of my favorite bands of all time.
Michael had a voice that was unique. He also had charisma and sexiness oozing out of every pore on his body. If I ever had entertained the thought of being a singer or sexy public figure, I would have wanted to have been like him.
Yesterday was the last full day of my thirty-seventh orbit around the Sun. Today, June 17, I turn thirty-eight.
It’s been a year. I don’t know that there was anything particularly spectacular or great about my year, but it was a year nonetheless. I slept, I ate, I drew, I tattooed, I drank, I had sex on occasion, I spent some time with friends, I read some blogs, I watched some shows, I sat at a computer. Rinse, lather, repeat. I was stressed, I was sad, I was happy, I was melancholy, I felt hurt, I was meh. Rinse, lather, repeat. That’s pretty much sums up year 37. Maybe year 38 will somehow be more spectacular than year 37 was? Or maybe it will be the same?
I leave you with INXS performing “The Strangest Party (These Are The Times)”. Watch Michael exude sexiness. RIP.
Until next time...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! Have a great one!
PS1. Stop looking at dead people that died before you! What’s the point? Do something more fun instead!
PS2. I love the fake ‘van Gogh’! It looks brilliant. 🙂
Thank you!
It was just a random series of events that I noticed/knew I had outlived them. I guess as I get older that will be a more common occurrence.
I keep thinking that would be an interesting tattoo… hmm.
Happy birthday! And you exude your own sexiness.
Thank you. I always thought I exuded something else…. 😉
Happy birthday!
To quote one of my favorite 80s bands: Life’s What You Make it!
The next line is (I think) “defenestration!” but I’m not sure
Thank you DR.
I love a lot of Talk Talk. And I think the next line you’re thinking of is “Don’t backdate it”. But I like your lyrics too.
Maybe my being in this groove is what I need at the moment. Only time will tell.
A very Happy Earth Arrival Anniversary to you, Erik! I hope you have a marvelous day, do lots of things you don’t normally get to! Be happy, be amazing, be YOU. xxx
(Oh, and that bit at the end of Vincent and The Doctor where the sky turns into his painting,,, amazing!!!)
Thank you Dale! I didn’t take the day off, so it will involve lots of permanently decorating people.
I keep hoping the Doctor will show up and ask me to be a companion….
Happy birthday, my handsome, talented friend. When I am sick and lose a week of my life, I long to be back in the rut of mundane of my life. It’s all in the perspective. You survived another year, and that’s an achievement in and of itself. May your next year be amazing in big and small ways.
Thank you very much Sean. Life very much is about perspective and where one is in it at the moment.
And I hope you get back to your normal self soon. *hugs*
Happy Birthday!! (if you actually think about it, you have circled the sun 38 times, starting the 39 circle today…hehehe)
Thank you Kelly!
Is that counting the 9 months in the womb?
Happy Birthday Erik!! xoxo
Thank you Cubby! *hugs*
Happiest of birthdays to you!
Thank you Dave (and Bad Monkey too)!
Happy Birthday to one of my favorite on-line peeps. xoxo 🙂
Aww… thank you John! *hugs*
Happy birfday to ya!! And many more
Thank you thank you cb! I hope you’re feeling more human.
Happy orbiting 🙂 Happy Gemini! Hope the eclipse didn’t throw you for a loop Wed.
Thank you Raybob!
There was an eclipse? Why don’t I ever feel the pull of the moon things?
dude, Happy Birthday! good to see another member of the june bday and 38yrs club. It’s f-ing awesome! Love Dr.Who and the van gogh episode is one of my favorites. Check out Torchwood, there’s some eye candy to see and the show ain’t bad either. raising a glass of wine, here’s to a great year filled with laughter, crazy fun sex okay and love too, and of course many great and small feats that pulls you along for another awesome year! ching ching….
Thank you David. There seems to be quite a few of us out there it would seem.
I actually just started re-watching the Torchwood series last night. And I loved “Torchwood: Children of Earth”. It was depressing, but totally well written. (Did you know Torchwood is an anagram of “Doctor Who”?)
And cheers!
You are 10 days older than me. While I did not draw or tattoo, we’ve had basically the same year. Maybe that’s just what 37 is about.
Happy Birthday! I’m determined 38 will be better.
Thank you very much! There are worse ways to spend a year, so I guess that’s good. And good luck with your 38!
Ahh to be 37 again, or to have you looks, or talent. It’s all just perspective.
Happy Birthday and glad we’re friends
Thank you and thank you, Jon. And I’m glad we are as well!
Just think 38 yrs ago you came to earth to be one of the coolest, sweetest, sexiest, and all around wonderful guys one could know. Thanks for being a buddy
I don’t know if that’s *why* I came to earth, but I guess it’s the role I’m supposed to fill. 😉
And thank you!
Well we are all glad you are here for what ever reason it is.
I think it’s to annoy people. 😉
Happy Birthday to another member of the Awesome Eriks of the World club.
The BEST club EVER!
And thank you!
Happy Birthday!
Thank you very much!
Happy Birthday!
Well thank you very much!
I’m sorry I’m so late… but I hope you had a great birthday! *big hugz*
Thank you for the wishes and the hugs, Jim!