Tigers Minor League Baseball Blog

Today marks the christening of my 24th year on earth and it is the first time I have not been home to celebrate it. It feels a little strange I will admit because for the first time I can remember, I really doesn’t feel like a birthday, more like just another day in the life of me. Not to say that time stops on my birthday, and it is just another day, but everyone knows that feeling of empowerment you get on your birthday, and it just wasn’t there. Some may say, “Well this is only a sign that you are growing up.” Really though, us ballplayers age a little behind the rest of the general population. And by the way, no I am not asking for anything from anyone, my hands are still in my pockets. For now. So how did I celebrate my magnificent 24th? Well we stopped by a local watering hole for a few beverages last night, and then today did what we do best out here; go to the beach, play Guitar Hero and grill out. And of course I was sent lots of love from home including the birthday song my mom has had since I was like two, and has been played for me in some form every single year (FYI, my brother has the same tape only with “Kevan” inserted). So I guess I can say that it wasn’t all that bad, after all, I still received cards and gifts from home so that always makes a birthday worthwhile. From here on out, I’ll opt to be with friends and family, and cake.