The Birthday Resolution
It’s Steve’s birthday, and his friends throw him a big surprise party. Everyone is having a great time, but then Steve gets up and announces that he has a New Year’s resolution.
“Wait, Steve,” says one of his friends, “you’re not making a New Year’s resolution, are you? It’s your birthday!”
Steve smiles, “No, no. I made this resolution last year. I decided that on my birthday, I’d start being honest with myself.”
One of his friends says, “Okay, so what’s your honest resolution?”
Steve pauses for a moment, then says, “I’m going to be completely honest about the fact that I’m getting older… and I’m going to stop pretending I understand these birthday cards that are all about staying young and fabulous.”
Everyone laughs, and his best friend says, “So, your resolution is to finally stop reading the ‘You’re still young at heart’ cards?”
Steve nods and says, “Exactly. And next year, I’m going for a simpler birthday: cake, candles, and no more pretending I’m not older!”
