Apr 14

32 – Approximate number of gray hairs I counted in my facial hair alone.

32 – Years since the Wooley v. Maynard decision, when the Supreme Court ruled that people can refuse to display their state’s motto on their license plate(s).

32 – Number of pieces of candy I wish I had eaten on Sunday (actual number was ZERO).

32 – Number of strokes it took Phil Mickelson to complete the back 9 at Augusta National on Friday at The Masters.

32 – Number of teams in the NFL.

32 – Number of years old Sarah Michelle Gellar turns today. Happy birthday, Sarah Michelle!

32 – Number of years old I turn today.

37 Responses to “By the Numbers: 32 Edition”

  1. Becky Says:

    happy happy birthday!

  2. Becky Says:

    i can’t believe you are so old. you’re like BRIMLEY old! soon you’re gonna be pushing instant oatmeal and diabeetus testing supplies.

    hmmm… i wonder what the world will look like when i am your age… maybe there will be flying cars by then…

  3. Mommyj Says:

    Happy birthday Omar! Hope you have a magnificent day.

  4. Omar Says:

    Becky: Flying cars? That would be a lot of progress to make in LESS THAN THREE WEEKS.

    Mommyj: Thanks!

  5. Lisa Says:

    Happy Birthday!!! 32….so old!

  6. Heffalump Says:

    Happy Birthday! You are so young!

  7. Carrot Jello Says:

    I was seriously rethinking our relationship when I saw that you not only knew how old Sarah Michelle Gellar was, but you knew her birth date too. It creeped me out. Then I saw that she shared a birthday with you, and it made sense that you would know that information.
    Sorry I misjudged you.
    Happy birthday.
    Quit counting your facial hair. The visual image I get from that is disturbing.

  8. Sarah Says:

    Happy Birthday!

  9. Tori:) Says:

    I can’t believe I’m older than you. Pfft. Ok- actually I knew I was BUT I have only had ONE gray hair and it wasn’t on my face thank goodness.

    HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY OMAR!!! Oh and just so you know you are loved- one of the little boys I watch wears Crocs and Tristan has started calling him Omar.

  10. Omar Says:

    Lisa: I hear that 32′s the new 22.

    Heffalump: Thanks and thanks!

    Carrot: And to think, I left out the part about how we were born in the same city on the same day, because I didn’t want to seem creepy. But I ended up seeming almost creepy anyway!

    Sarah: Thanks, Doc!

    Really old Tori: Have you checked your beard lately? Maybe you should do so before making such bold statements. And has Tristan SEEN my Crocs? They don’t look like Crocs!!

  11. nancy face Says:

    Happy Birthday! Man, you’re old.

    That diabeetus guy is Ted Face’s uncle. True story. Does that make me famous?

    I didn’t think so.

  12. Omar Says:

    Nancy: Thanks! Would it be weird, then, if I took Wilford’s job? Would that put you and Lauren in a weird spot, having to take sides?

  13. Nobo Says:

    Happy Birthday Omar! I’m glad it’s shaping up to be the kind of day where you have the TIME to count 32 gray hairs.

    I hear gray is the new blonde—grays always have more fun.

    I popped over her to tell you what a feat you’ve accomplished. You got my mom to comment on my blog. Yeah, she did it anonymously–baby steps and whatnot–but she did it! All because you know some soap opera characters name. Show off.

    I hope this is a great day for you and the start of a wonderful year of being 32!

  14. Nobo Says:

    You’re so much less egotistical than me. On your 32nd birthday post, you talk about other people.

    I imposed 32 things about ME on everyone on my birthday. And look here, it’s your blog, your birthday, and I’m talking about myself…

  15. KB Says:

    Happy Birthday!

  16. Jon Says:

    Happy Birthday! I’m at that point in life where I redefine old every year. Currently I add 100 to whatever age I am and call that old.

    I say you dye all of your hair gray and tell everyone that you’re 97 years old. Then challenge them to a game of rugby. Talk a lot about the first depression and explain that back when you were a kid, lots of things nobody cares about any more only cost a nickel! Then challenge them to a game of kick the can. After that, eat dinner around 3 P.M. and be prepared to go to bed by 6:30ish. But before you go to bed, go yell at the kids to get off your lawn and challenge any of them to a thumb war.

    I don’t even know what I’m talking about any more. I think I’m going bald and I’m not yet 32. Which would you rather have, no hair or gray hair? Either way, I’m sure you and SMG have some sort of joint birthday bash to go to tonight, so have fun and try to challenge at least one group of people to a game of Ghost in the Graveyard today.

    ps, I heard 32 was the new 16 1/2? Who’s your source?

  17. cadiz12 Says:

    i hope you have a fabulous birthday, omar. stop counting the gray hairs–i heard they don’t exist if you don’t see them.

  18. s Says:

    Happy Birthday! I just saw a Sarah movie must have been in honor of your birthday:)

  19. glittersmama Says:

    Happy Birthday. Dude. You’re barely older than I am. I hope your day is great.

  20. Lauren Says:

    Is Becky saying I am old? Hmm…that must make you practically dead.

    Happy Birthday!

  21. Becky Says:

    ok… it took me approximately four minutes to figure out what lauren meant. i scrunched my eyes up and even kind of tilted my head to the side, trying to do the math. but then i got it. that’s funny – i had no idea. if i had, i might have chosen another reference – is don amici still alive? what about george burns? bea arthur? but then i couldn’t have used the word “diabeetus”. i think it was worth it.

  22. Crissie Says:

    32! You’re practically a kid! I still sometimes pretend I’m 32. Hope you’ve been having fun on your birthday :)

  23. aubrey Says:

    and HERE i am on your blog. if only i had come here earlier, it would have saved me some lame facebook comments.

    happy happy birthday, omar. even though it is now no longer your birthday and you are most definitely sleeping. 32 is a LOT of gray hairs. i think you are exaggerating there, buddy.

  24. Joanna Says:

    Happy Birthday Omar! I forgot that you and my daughter share a birthday. She turned 2. :) Did you get sparkly pink princess shoes and purple Dora gardening gloves as well?

  25. Rhonda Says:

    Happy birthday! You don’t look a day over 29 … even with all that gray hair. Look how hot Anderson Cooper is. Hope you had a great day. Eat some candy already.

  26. Shantel Says:

    I have that many gray facial hairs too. AND I am a girl. AND I’M 33. So there’s your measuring stick of what you have to look foward to next year. Sorry.

  27. glo Says:

    Even though Sarah Michelle Gellar is now just a woman earning a lot of residuals, every time I realize we’re the same age, I feel like I’ve failed to do anything important with my life…

    And, no, I’m not sure why I chose ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ as my yardstick for self-approval.

  28. No Cool Story Says:

    Happy (belated) birthday!!
    (No one tell me anything…oh wait)

    You are so old, you walked into an antique shop and they sold you.
    The End.

  29. No Cool Story Says:

    Ah, I remember when I was 32, feels like yesterday.
    Good luck with that Omar!

  30. Lanna Lee Maheux-Quinn Says:

    Happy belated birthday!

  31. Rhonda Says:

    Okay, it’s been a week now. Birthday celebration over … time to get back to blogging.

    I think we need an update on The Girl’s hair.

  32. Lia Says:

    Happy unbelievably-belated birthday! Hope you got 32 presents!

  33. Carrot Jello Says:

    Hey, you got 32 comments on your 32 birthday.
    Oh wait, I wrecked it.
    Sorry.

  34. no cool story Says:

    Dear Omar: I’m here sitting with Nobody, Tori is coming in one hour and we’re having dinner at Costa Vida.

    ;D

    kthaxbai

  35. no cool story Says:

    :D

  36. Emily Says:

    Happy Birthday! You are exactly one day younger than my husband.
    Love,
    Busy Bee’s SIL

  37. Jonathan Says:

    32 – The number of days I waited before wishing you a belated birthday! Happy Belated Birthday Omar!

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