Birthdays - xoJane

I'm Turning 30 And I'm Having My First Sober Birthday Party Ever (And I'm A Little Scared)

Emily — Thu, 09 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400

I love my birthday because it combines two of my greatest pleasures in life -- dessert and attention.

Things Jane Says: I Have Questions For You Edition

Tyler Dorholt — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 09:32:00 -0500

“I didn’t mean to just yawn loudly into your ear. Sorry!”

I Hate Surprises But I Love My Control Issues

Somer Sherwood — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:00:00 -0400

Like, what if I really had to poop or something, only to come home to a surprise party? That wouldn’t be a very fun party.

I Sobbed on My Birthday As My Friend Told Me She Wasn't Sure If I Am a Good Person, Lost My New Place and Got Blown Off By A Guy

Mandy — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:00:00 -0400

I had a weird birthday. Instead of cake, I sobbed in some nachos, almost ruined a friendship and wore sexy skivvies no one saw.

It's My 37th Birthday Today So Here Goes: 37 Things I've Learned In My Time on Earth (Including Life-Changing Doctor Advice)

Mandy — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:00:00 -0400

In honor of my birthday, I'm giving you everything I've come to know. Sometimes the hard way.

I Am 29 Years Old, So Here Are 29 Of My Most Adored Beauty Products

Gala — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 13:00:00 -0400

I was going to write a list of 29 beauty lessons I've learned in 29 years, but it was too difficult. I was all, "Um... Wash your makeup brushes regularly? That won't do." So here are 29 products I love.

Should Office Birthdays Even Be a Thing? (Oh -- and Happy 29th Birthday, Gala!)

Mandy — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 18:00:00 -0400

Today was Gala's 29th birthday, and we all sang and loved on her in Jane's office -- but it also raised a totally awkward question. Should office birthdays even be a thing?

I'm Turning 35; What Does Adulthood Even MEAN Anymore?

Marianne — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:00:00 -0400

35 is totally an adult. And it's awesome.

Reflections On My 36th Birthday

Bassey — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:00:40 -0400

I’m not the jetsetting 20-something with the world at her feet anymore. I’m more like the 30-something with her feet in comfy socks.

Just Celebrate Your Birthday Like a Grownup, OK?

Noah — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:00:23 -0400

There's nothing noble about pretending like you don't have a birthday.

Michelle Tea: Happy Birthday, Quentin!

Michelle Tea — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:00:25 -0400

Quentin comes over carrying an unwieldy, hand-written protest sign. Occupy SF has been shutting down the financial district since the early morning, and Quentin has been down there all day, celebrating his birthday with some free speech and outrage.

My Favorite Geek Holiday: Today Is Shatnerday!

Marianne — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:00:20 -0400

Have I mentioned that William Shatner had an exceptionally fine ass in the Captain Kirk years? Because he did.

I Got Over My Fear of 30, And So Can You

Eliot — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:00:26 -0500

I’m ready for you, 30. Throw all the Merino wool sweaters and New York Times Real Estate sections you want to at me! You’ll never win!

Getting Over Holiday Birthday Angst

Brittany — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:00:10 -0500

I don’t hate my birthday. I just always felt undeserving of my own personalized celebration.

Cat's "Eager and Aggressive," Lesley Likes to "Make Love" and Jane's A "Generous Lover"

Emily — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:00:10 -0400

According to my new favorite book for creepily speculating on other people's sexuality, "What Your Birthday Reveals About Your Sex Life."

Today I'm 22: A Few Thoughts

Hannah — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:00:08 -0400

I'm not an expert. Like I said, I'm only 22. But I've learned a few things so far.

It Happened To Me: Terrorists Ruined My Birthday

Heather English — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:00:15 -0400

I know a lot of people will be having a much worse September 11th than me, but I'd still like to reclaim this day from the terrorists.