Hi! My name is Donni and I’ll be turning 26 tomorrow. Is 26 considered “late twenties” or can I still claim mid-twenties until next year? My golden birthday was super exciting. I was turning a quarter of a century (I actually hate when people say that), my insurance rate was going down, and I was still on a Beyoncé high from having been to the On the Run Tour. This year the most monumental thing I could look forward to is being kicked off my parent’s health insurance plan. Thankfully, I have my own. Even my Dad called me earlier this week to remind me of how old I’ll be. 26…Don… Geez… I remember when you were 6 and used to trick me to going to Toys R Us. Here’s the thing, I LOVE birthdays – my own and other people’s – and I don’t mind getting older. I hope to be raging at my 50th. So all these comments about me getting older and the questions about me getting married are getting ignored.
It’s weird to think that a mere five years ago, I was celebrating 21 by having two parties, knocking back Coco Losos like water, dancing on bars in Five Points and throwing up in a booth at Qdoba. Sorry, Mom. Tomorrow, I’m just excited to hang out with my friends and go on an 1000 ft slip ‘n’ slide. I am embracing and celebrating how much I’ve grown. So for all my 20-somethings, I say take each birthday to recommit to being young and enjoying life. So whether you’re a Leo like me or a Sagittarius or Capricorn waiting for the end of the year for your birthday, celebrate your unbirthday with me with this birthday playlist.
We’re Gonna Celebrate (Birthday Playlist)
- 50 Cent – In Da Club
- Nicki Minaj – The Night Is Still Young
- Pitbull & Ne-Yo – Time Of Our Lives
- Trey Songz – Say Ahh
- Party Rock Anthem – LMFAO
- P!nk – Get the Party Started
- BSB – Get Down
- Wiz Khalifa – Young, Wild and Free
- ShopBoyz – Party Like a Rockstar
- 2 Chainz – Birthday Song
- Avicii – Levels
- Selena Gomez – Birthday
- P!NK – Raise Your Glass
- Rihanna – Birthday Cake
- Lady Gaga – Just Dance
- Ke$ha – We R Who We Are
- Fun. (Feat. Janelle Monáe) – We Are Young
- Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)
- Kings of Leon-Birthday
- Stevie Wonder – Happy Birthday
Because a birthday playlist isn’t complete without Stevie Wonder!
If you’ve already had your birthday this year tell me what you did. If you haven’t celebrated yet tell me what your plans are – big party? Travel? What is your birthday song? Leave a comment below or tweet me @PalmsInATL!
It’s funny how when we’re in our 20’s every birthday closer to 30 feels like another nail in the coffin; now that I’m in my early 30’s, birthday’s aren’t so scary anymore. But oh, were those early 20 celebrations wild! 😉
Yes, the celebrations of the early 20s were wild, but I’m definitely finding that birthday’s aren’t so scary. Thanks for reading!
-Donni
That is an excellent playlist! And yes, you are still mid-20s – LOL! Enjoy the day and celebrate your life.
🙂
Traci
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Ha, OK I just had to ask, mid-twenties it is. 🙂 Thanks for the well wishes and for stopping by.
-Donni
Fun playlist! Have an awesome birthday! I’m not even going to tell you how old I’ll be on mine 😉
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Ha, well they do say a true lady never tells her age. Thanks for the well wishes. I had a great day. 🙂
-Donni
I’m a Leo, too and about to turn THIRTY six! Happy birthday, I hope it’s a great year for you, memorable and meaningful and wonderful!
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Yay for Leo season :)! Thanks for the well wishes and happy birthday to you as well!
-Donni
Happy (belated) birthday! And nice job with the playlist!
xo, Caitlin
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Thanks so much!
-Donni
Happy (belated) birthday! I hope it was awesome 🙂 I was already a mom at 21 so I can’t say I have a lot of experience with ‘wild’ birthday parties, lol. I’m glad you had a great time though!
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