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« Supplies! | Main | Renew! » July 28, 2002Grey MatterYesterday my little brother got married, and I was the best man in the ceremony. It was wonderful. I'm going to keep the details private, because sharing with the entire internet the particulars of a very special family event is just weird. However, I will say: I have always felt that weddings should reflect the personalities of the bride and groom. Weddings shouldn't be about forcing the couple into anyone's particular mold or any one person's *cough*grandma*cough*'s idea of what a wedding should be. I just hate it that people feel like they must conform to certain ideals, and I was thrilled that Jeremy and Jenn did their wedding their way. It was very unconventional, fun, touching, and memorable. One really cool thing they did was to welcome to the ceremony people who couldn't be there, whether they were living or dead, by ringing a bell. Jeremy rang the bell, and welcomed, among other people, my Aunt Val. It breaks my heart that Aunt Val didn't get to be there in person to see Jeremy and Jenn get married; she always called him "my little boy," and I know that they each kept large areas of their hearts reserved for each other. I was really glad that she was able to attend in spirit, and I thought that the ringing of the bell was beautiful. The next time we have an important family gathering, I'm going to ring a bell, and invite Aunt Val to join us. At the reception I saw lots of people who I don't see very often, and many of them told me that they've been reading my website...which immediately made me feel weird. It's easier to write what's on my mind when I don't think about the people reading it, especially people I know. When I wrote the story about 4th of July recently, my dad told me that he sent it to everyone in the family who was there, and how they remembered it and all that...it's just strange. Even writing this paragraph now I have had to resist the urge to delete it. Strange. Well, tomorrow is my birthday. I turn 30. Then Wednesday is Ryan's birthday. He turns 13. Holy. Crap. I have already gotten some AMAZINGLY COOL Birthday presents, but they get their own entry in a few days. I hope everyone is having a great weekend. Now go outside! Comments
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! :) Posted by: Aurel at July 28, 2002 12:33 PMI still don't get this "outside" thing, but you make it sound so nice I might have to give it a try. Congratulations on entering your 4th decade on the planet tomorrow. Posted by: Zeno at July 28, 2002 12:40 PMI've just come in from outside (yay!) and it's hot out there. However, it is always a good thing to get outside and enjoy when possible! Congratulations to your brother. Happy Birthday tomorrow! I hope it's a great day. Posted by: Whimsical at July 28, 2002 12:51 PMHi Will, happy birthday for tomorrow!
Happy Birthday Wil, your too cool for 30! (no offence to 30 year olds, but thats a LOOONG way away for me ) miggy Posted by: Miggy at July 28, 2002 01:00 PMFirst off, Happy Birthday Wil! Second, I turned 30 last april...It wasn't the worst experience in the world however, my nine year old decided to proclaim me one step closer to fossilization. Hmm...Maybe it did kinda suck. Oh well, I'm sure you'll enjoy 30 more than I am. Take care Posted by: Patrick at July 28, 2002 01:16 PMHAPPY BIRTHDAY WIL!!!!!!!!! I don't know about you but I have mixed feelings about turning thirty next year. I am excited and a little scared at the same time. Since I have no choice I will embrace the day with a smile nonetheless. Posted by: Marie at July 28, 2002 01:22 PMEgad! I can't picture Wesley at 30. But Wil, sure! Enjoy, and remember, it's only a number. Happy Birthday! Posted by: Bruce at July 28, 2002 01:24 PMThats a beautiful way to remember a loved one. I was very close to my maternal grandmother and made sure I carried her favorite flowers at my wedding. It is about rememberance. Have a great birthday- I swear 30 is wonderful. Posted by: Samalee at July 28, 2002 01:29 PMGo outside. HA! You can't be a true nerd without that inside-pasty complexion. DON'T FALL PREY TO THE EVIL, BLINDING ORB! --NT Hi Will. Happy 30th for tomorrow. Hope the weather is good. Very hot here in the south of England today. Having a bit of a starwars fest with some mates tonight. Julian. Posted by: Boxjellyfishjules at July 28, 2002 01:30 PMHey Wil... Once again, Happy Birthday Wil! Yeah it feels like only yesterday that I was 13 yrs old. How time flies ah? Looking forward to finding out what presents you got. Have fun celebrating your birthdays. Cheers. Posted by: Chris L at July 28, 2002 01:59 PMHey Wil, Happy Birthday Wil. Hope 30 treats you as well as you wish. It's just another day, in a string of days. I don't think I have to tell you not to take it TOO seriously. Enjoy your day Wil. Beau Posted by: RevXaos at July 28, 2002 02:25 PMI do beleive it's only his 3rd Decade of life- He's 30 right? Happy Birthday to you Dude!! and to Ryan-- Best wishes for the Happy couple. Posted by: Andie-Gypsy_girl at July 28, 2002 02:27 PMI can now relate on the blog unease: I started my own log last week, and I soon figured that if I was upset about any of my family/friends/job, I couldn't really open up and vent in my blog, since there was a possibility someone I knew would read it and get upset. I wish there was a way to limit access to strangers only 8-) Have a great Birthday tomorrow! You'll see: 30 is the best ;-) Posted by: MrSpock at July 28, 2002 02:30 PMGreat story, thanks for sharing. The bell idea was brilliant. *goes outside* Posted by: Jonas Kyratzes at July 28, 2002 02:31 PMCongrats to your wife and friends for the party, that is a hard thing to pull off. I am glad I got back online just in time to say... HAPPY FREAKING BIRTHDAY WIL! Welcome to the 30s, now you may now join the secret cabal that the "kids" don't know about. Oops, anyone one under 30 this is just an "adult" joke please ignore it. : ) Now back to my family and friends... Posted by: gaea at July 28, 2002 02:41 PMIt is always hard when the absence of a person is glaring. You think that you can get beyond the tremendous emptiness, and then there is an occasion, even a happy one, that makes noticing the person's absence unavoidable. But I think your brother had a unique and touching way to acknowledge the absence (or presence, for that matter) of your aunt. And about weddings, I know what you mean. I come from a divorced family, and so does my husband (two mothers-in-law, *shudder*). So you can imagine the horrors and hideous opinions I had to wade through, and egos I had to try not to bruise in the planning. We handled it by doing mostly what your brother did. Our wedding, our way. Posted by: renee at July 28, 2002 02:46 PMHappy Birthday. :-) I'll be following you into my fourth decade in another 2-3 years, and it is weird. But it sure beats the alternative, doesn't it? Posted by: Kate of Pittsburgh (where it's stinkin' hot) at July 28, 2002 02:48 PMP.S.-- Happy Birthday, even though I don't know you. I always think that it is weird when people wish happy birthday to people they don't know, especially famous people. But I guess you fall into that gray area of internet personalities. You know the life they want you to see, but you don't KNOW THEM. And I might recognize you on the street(maybe not; you don't run around in a starfleet uniform by chance?? ;^P), but even if I introduced myself to you, you still might back away with your finger on the pepper spray. But maybe not. I am a nice person afterall, and I don't smell or stalk. But it is still weird since I don't know you. And will you wish me a happy birthday on my birthday??? Posted by: renee at July 28, 2002 02:51 PMTaking a cue from Renee, I also don't know you or your family, but turning 30, 13 and having a relative marry, is a nice thing. Congrats to everyone and enjoy. And, I'm no longer white. The sun is nice, but harsh. Posted by: angry penguin at July 28, 2002 03:15 PMHappy Birthday to you One day more! Opps, I meant One day more until your birthday. I was outside swimming earlier. I think I got too much sun. Poo. Oh well, it was super fun. Splash, Splash!!
You will be 148 in dog years. Posted by: Fred Fowler at July 28, 2002 03:40 PMHappy Birthday Will... From one Will to another. I just turned 32 this month so I know what the "thritysomething" feels like. I was outside today, all weekend matter of fact, problem... it was to work rather than pleasure. By the way, watched the interviews you did with G4tv at E3. Nice work! :) Posted by: Will at July 28, 2002 03:42 PMI so agree about the self-conscious aspect of blogging. I just started a blog of my own a few weeks ago and already my husband is reading entries and reminding me that my mother or sister or friend may read it. I try not to think about it, otherwise I'd never be able to just write from the brain and heart. Congrats on all the special events--I'm glad your brother and sister-in-law were able to have the wedding the wanted. I love reading your entries. Thanks for sharing with the world. Posted by: Shannon at July 28, 2002 03:46 PM"Outside" Eh... *peers* no.. it's raining and we have tornado watches.. I'll pass thanks. But have a happy birthday! A. Posted by: Amanda at July 28, 2002 03:51 PMHey have a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Birthday Wil!!! Enjoy your birthday and spend it with your family. Make it a memorable one you only turn 30 once. Congrats to your brother for getting married. Posted by: Angie at July 28, 2002 03:58 PMMajor congrats to your brother on his wedding, and I hope he and his new bride stay goofily in love and ass-in-the-air happy for the next, oh, 4 or 5 decades. I gotta agree with you, a marriage is so personal, you need to start it out the way *you* want, not the way traditional - or relatives - dictate. If the relatives don't like it, that's a shame... but starting out the way your heart dictates makes it that much more of a sacrament (imnsho). And I can relate on the Relatives Reading The Blog thing... It's kind of like showing up to a family dinner naked. Everyone can't help but stare, even though they've probably seen you naked before ;) Posted by: Thumper at July 28, 2002 04:25 PMCongratulations to your brother, Jeremy, and your new sister-in-law, Jenn! Also, HAPPY EARLY 30th BIRTHDAY to you, Wil! HAPPY EARLY 13th BIRTHDAY to Ryan! Posted by: Anne at July 28, 2002 04:52 PMAll I can say, regarding your brother's wedding, is that I hope your toast to him was better than my brother's toast to my wife and I at our wedding. :P It went something like this: "Uhm.... Congratulations, you two." He raises his glass at this point, and continues with, "Uhm... May you both be together for as long as... you're... together." Good intentions aside here for a moment, I can't help but wonder if he'd been doing some "practice toasts" before the real thing, if you know what I mean. ;P Happy birthday, Wil! Hope it goes well for ya! Seeya! Adam "Pegasus316" Fullerton Happy birthday to all, and to all a good night. Oh..and since it's raining here, I'll skip the whole outside thing. Maybe take my daughter to the library instead. Cheers! wil: happy birthday...and i don't feel weird about saying it...i may not know you personally...but i know you from your work...and from what you shared with all of us here on the blog...in my hometown i get lots of birthday greetings and cookies, and candy and presents from people who only know me from my work...sometimes i feel bad about not knowing who they all are...or their names...and then i remember i'm a friend to them because they hear me on the radio...and they like what i do!... well that's the deal with you....a friend from television, movies and the blog...happy birthday to you wil. Posted by: d. burr at July 28, 2002 05:28 PMHAPPY 21TH BIRTHDAY!! That's a joke! I'm watching you right now on Star Trek. YOU'RE SO FREAKIN' HOT!!! Love ya lots! ~~*Gooniegirl*~~ Posted by: Gooniegirl at July 28, 2002 06:34 PMUh Oh Wil, gonna have to watch your language on your site now that your family is regularly reading it. Happy Birthday. I suddenly feel older than my 28 years, and not necessarily in a good way. Wil, you've accomplished a great deal in your 30 years (not the least of which is a happy and loving family). Enjoy! Happy birthday Wil! Go... uh.... have fun! Posted by: E at July 28, 2002 06:39 PMCongratulations to your brother and new sister-in-law! Woo hoo!!! Posted by: Toonces at July 28, 2002 06:50 PMI'm glad your brother and sister-in-law had the wedding their way. My husband and I ran off to Vegas, both of us in shorts and t-shirts, with the added bonus of melted chocolate ice-cream all over my husband's shirt. We had the time of our lives, and I would'nt change it for anything! Posted by: Dee at July 28, 2002 06:56 PMAs I write this it has just past 3am so it is 29th July here in the UK HAPPY BIRTHDAY WIL Happy birthday to you and Ryan; and many congorats to the happy couple. Posted by: Lynn at July 28, 2002 07:17 PMI had to wish you a happy birthday as well, if only because of what you titled this entry. =) Posted by: Noah at July 28, 2002 07:39 PMI found myself reading about your Aunt Val and was very touched at what she obviously meant to you. We ALL have loved ones who leave us and the sadness can be more than we can take -- at times. Perhaps the ringing of the bell will serve to chase out the heartache as well as invite in the joy for what they gave us while they were here. Especially on such occasions as this -- a wedding... Blessings and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I did it (turned 30) myself nearly 5 years ago -- it's still a trip. -Rhinohead Posted by: Rhinohead at July 28, 2002 07:45 PMHappy birthday to you and then to Ryan :) Posted by: cassiel at July 28, 2002 08:11 PMHappy Birthday Wil! Also, congrats on appearing in a Nitrozac "Joy of Tech" The archive shows up here Happy 30th! Reminder after 30 everything starts to go. Better start shopping for that extra strength Viagra. That is the first thing will go (Your wife will not comment, she will just start faking it a whole lot) Just kidding! Have a great 30th. Posted by: terry at July 28, 2002 08:50 PMHey Wil....happy birtday. Hey don't worry about what the Trekkies think about your career now. I am a trekkie and I think you are doing great. I enjoy seeing you in other movies and shows. I'm a Wil Wheaton fan ...not a Wes Crusher fan. Take Care! happy birthday, wil! and congrats and the best wishes for the future for your little bro and the misses. and surprisingly enough... i did go outside today. Posted by: christy at July 28, 2002 09:18 PMit's my birthday too! happy bday, bday buddy Posted by: Minna at July 28, 2002 09:21 PMWell, it's 12:33am Monday morning here, which means on the East coast at least, it is officially your birthday. Wow, what a week you've had! Surprise b-day party, surprise gifts, your brother's wedding, can it get any better???? Yes. It can. Stay young in your heart and you'll never notice the years passing by. Of course you'll notice Ryan's getting older 'cause he'll be able to wup you at any sport you challenge him in. :-). But, there's always Advil and Icy Hot. Ahud. OMG i love that Joy of Tech comic!!!!!!!!!!! Wil, you look great in a Sandman costume! Posted by: Sandra at July 28, 2002 09:45 PMHappy Birthday, Wil. I remember my 30th. My family decorated with black balloons. Six years later, I discovered that I saved a few and they were kind of wilted, but they were still there. Great idea that Jeremy and Jenn had about ringing a bell. I'm sure that made your Aunt Val very happy. I hope that they don't mind if someone uses their idea. I'd like to ring a bell for my dad and brothers, especially. Posted by: Melodie Sproul at July 28, 2002 10:15 PMHAPPY BIRTHDAY WIL!!! ok ha ha im early, but hey...i wanted to say that for months..now thats strange. i hope you have a VERY happy birthday! YEAH! THE BIG 3-0 :) Posted by: Jason at July 28, 2002 10:17 PMHappy Birthday Wil! Maybe I'm the first to actually wish you a HB on your HB! Hey, I thought you were great in STNG. Thanks for all the great years. I also watch you on Arena. You have serious talent and I enjoy your sense of humor. Keep up the awesome work and hope to see you online! EnStyle Posted by: EnStyle at July 28, 2002 10:19 PMHAPPY BIRTHDAY WIL! I still have 9 months to go before I get to 30 and I can't wait!!! take it all in.... SAMMY Happy Birthday Wil!! Right now, where you are, you're still 29. But here and now, on the East Coast, you'd be 30 already... You old fart... =o) Happy Birthday, Wil! Welcome to the Over-The-Hill Gang... Posted by: Potch at July 28, 2002 11:14 PMHappy Birthday Wil. Remember, you're not getting older, your getting better. Or so I'm told. Posted by: Edie at July 28, 2002 11:36 PMHappy Birthday Wil! I will be joining the ranks of the 30 somethings in 13 days. My own 30th Birthday is August 11th. So from one Leo to another here's hoping that the next decade is GREAT! May success and happiness be one and the same. Hey Wil. Just wanted to say Happy Birthday from myself and my girlfriend Megan, who both read your web log often, and think your cool. Posted by: Jahan at July 29, 2002 12:08 AMwil... congrats to your brother.. his wedding sounds like the the episode were my aunt whore a red dress to hers.. later wil... Hey, I can't help but wonder: was Aunt Val the same Aunt who told you that being born around 12:30 was a good thing, and that escaped your pyrotechnics on the 4th? Sounds like you have a cool family, dude. Tell grandma she can get married any way she wants too. Tel her I said so. Later. Posted by: Drakensykh at July 29, 2002 08:01 AMHappy birthdays to you and Ryan. And congrats to your brother and his bride. Thank you for sharing your thoughts about what weddings should be - I'm going to make sure my SO reads that, as she is in full wedding-planning mode right now. The part about ringing the bell really got to me. That is such an incredible idea. When I was a boy, we lived in an old farmhouse that was eventually surrounded by city. In the backyard was a steel post, and on that post was a bell. I remember my father would ring that bell on all the major holidays: Christmas, New Year's, Independence Day. He passed away when I was seven, and we moved out of that house shortly after that. The bell stayed. I have always wondered whatever happened to that bell. Is it still in the backyard, ringing out on special occasions? I can think of no better tribute to the loved ones who cannot be there than to ring a bell in their name. Posted by: John Burroway at July 29, 2002 08:56 AMHappy Birthday, Wil! Happy Birthday Dude! 34 here. It's a strange age. There used to be an easy distinction between girls/women. Now I may meet a smart, beautiful woman, but she can actually be too young for me. Very strange indeed. Of course some guys don't concern themselves with such things. Anyway, you don't have to worry about that, eh? Lucky bastard. Enjoy! Posted by: VeganDude at July 29, 2002 10:58 AMI hadn't been here in a about a week, so I thought I'd come back to see what's been going on, (Been doing my book)We'll I won't go with the flock on this one saying happy birthday to you again, (Since I already did in another post) But congrats to the brother! May they live long and prosper..tee hee (Oh man did I spell that one right? oh well the jokes still funny! at least to me it was, but hey I find humor in toilet products! JK) Sorry to hear about your aunt, I know the feeling and I can agree with what you wrote on the matter that's for sure. I bet she was a doll, she sure sounded like she was. Ok bye now, Chill I was just kidding, They'ed have to come way over here to Germany if they wanted to see me. Okay okay I'm really going now...GOT THAT CRITTER! serves him right for sucking on me...Just to quick for him...>>>>victory Dance LATER!!! It sounds to me as though you've got everything going your way! Happy Birthdays and congrats to all! (: Posted by: kendoka at July 29, 2002 05:59 PMholy crap. I'm a day late on the birthday wishes. I want whoever did those soapbox awards to reconsider me for "the last one to comment to anything". Happy Birthday!! Posted by: jodilyn at July 30, 2002 07:16 AMHappy Birthday! happy birthday ryan! Posted by: kristin at July 31, 2002 09:13 AMHey, Will... Turning 30 is no biggie. I'm turning 31 next month, and BOY, is that stressful!! I'm old!! Posted by: Michelle at July 31, 2002 01:38 PMFirst, Happy (belated) Birthday! You are an incredibly likable guy. I really enjoyed reading about your brother's wedding and this site in general is great! Posted by: Theresa at July 31, 2002 03:31 PMWil, if I were a really ugly gay horse, and you were a really hot gay horse, and you wanted to hump me, I'd probably let you. But dude, you're no gay horse and we ain't in no pasture, so don't get any ideas, pal! *NE-EE-II-IGHHH* (Sorry for the off-topic post) Posted by: John Cougar Stompwillwheaton'sasscamp at August 1, 2002 04:25 PMWil first let me say happy birthday! I recently stumbled across your website by accident. You dont need to know how it wasn't pretty. Anyway I have been a fan of yours for along time and it was great to finally find out what you've been doing. AS to thoughts on getting older, I think as we age we tend to appreciate life a little more especially the little things like sunsets, and dewdrops. We realize that it is the little things that make life special. Now on to loss I know how it feel to lose someone your very very close to. I lost my husband to colon cancer on December 19, 1998. He was 34. It was the hardest thing I have ever done. To watch him die a little bit everyday. Somehow God gave me the strength to get through it and he will do the same for you and your family. My birthday wish for you is to be happy and have all that you ever dreamed of . Again best wishes for your birthday. Donna Posted by: Donna at August 2, 2002 06:28 AMHi Wil (I've been thinking about dropping my 2nd "L", too)! I just want to say that I've been a true fan since you were just an ensign. All my freinds said that you were a bad actor and didn't deserve to get as much attention on the show as you did, but I stuck behind you through thick and thin. I hope you get some work really soon. I want to wish you a happy belated birthday. I wish I could have been there. Gosh, I can't believe you're 30! I always thought you were younger than me! You must have that Ralph Macchio sexy youthfulness gene. (I'm an eensy bit under 29, if you MUST know). I would really appreciate a personal note from you, since I'm your "biggest fan" (in more ways than one... but I'll tell you about that later). Would you write to me at outproud2002@yahoo.com? It would mean the world to me. Yours faithfully, happy belated birthday! i just turned 29. are you feeling that..."oh my god, i'm 30" vibe? my friends keep asking me if i'm gonna go through some kind of 30 year old depression next year. *shrugs* it's just a number. however, when you say that you're three decades old, somehow that just sounds worse. lol i really hope you had a fantastic time with your family. ^_^ Posted by: seiry at August 3, 2002 10:45 AMwil, Best wishes for a stellar year ahead. :-) Wil, A belated happy birthday, and to Ryan, too. I found when I made 30 (lo, those many years ago) that I could quit thinking I was a @!#%^ teeny-bopper . . . Welcome to adulthood, brother. Writing that's wierd, since I just watched a rerun of the acting ensign getting warm for that cute shape-shifter on the big ship. BTW, did the crystal turn red yet? Happy Tuesday, Happy birthday Wil :) Posted by: Bender at August 6, 2002 09:36 PMWhat can I say that everyone hasnt said already. 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