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Well, it looks like the time has come for me to step into the carousel.
While I am entering my 30th year on planet earth, WWDN isn’t even officially 1 year old, although technically I had the old, lame website up at this time last year…craziness.
My “My Yahoo!” page says, “Happy Birthday, TVsWilWheaton!” and when I click it, it takes me to this page. Check out who’s number 3 on the celebrity birthday list! This made me giddy with excitement last year, and it did it again this year. 🙂
Since it’s my birthday, I think I’ll start out the celebration by posting 7 things I’m grateful for on my birthday:

  1. In 30 years, I have never had a serious threat to my health, safety or general well-being.
  2. Anne.
  3. Just for grins one day, I put together a BBS for this site. It’s become one of the most wonderful communities that I’ve ever seen on the Internet…and the people who hang out there rarely talk about me…it’s all about them, and the virtual family that they have become.
  4. Batman. This has nothing to do with my birthday, really…I just really like Batman. Especially Dark Knight Returns Batman.
  5. Volkswagen. Without VW, I may never have been concieved.
  6. I’m not afraid to cry in front of anyone.
  7. Even though I kept her up most of last night with my “goddamned snoring,” my wife has made a valiant effort to stay up with me until midnight, to tell me “Happy Birthday.” She’s currently asleep on the floor cuddling the dog.

Finally, I am amazed and grateful that people even give a shit about how I’m doing, and what I’m doing, and take the time to make things like this:

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Thank you to everyone who sent me this image, and the cool site that posted it, and thank you to the scores of WWDN readers who have sent birthday wishes, especially those of you who have been visiting this lame website since it began.
An extra-special thank you is due to the Monkeys in the Soapbox. You guys RAWK, and you know why.

RENEW!! RENEW!!

Update at 09:27AM:
The kids in Farkistan are even doing a photoshop for my birthday! It just keeps getting better!

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225 thoughts on “Renew!”

  1. ze-mag says:
    29 July, 2002 at 9:37 am

    Happy Birthday and best for the coming year!

  2. Thumper says:
    29 July, 2002 at 9:40 am

    :::lighting candle and sticking it on a donut for want of birthday cake:::
    Happy 30th, Unca Willie… and much thanks for this killer community, which means more to me and a bunch of other people than we can ever really express.

  3. Charlynn says:
    29 July, 2002 at 9:49 am

    Happy 30th, Wil!!

  4. John says:
    29 July, 2002 at 10:07 am

    Dude! You share your birthday with both Geddy Lee *and* NASA! How cool is that?!?
    Anyways, happy birthday(I have to wait another 7 months for my 30 year, midlife crisis…)
    Cheers!

  5. NickW says:
    29 July, 2002 at 10:09 am

    I now love all Farkers!
    Those photoshops are brilliant.

  6. drow says:
    29 July, 2002 at 10:13 am

    like, happy birthday and stuff! it’s all fun from here.

  7. mandy says:
    29 July, 2002 at 10:17 am

    Happy Birthday!!
    Loving the Farkers efforts today. Too funny!

  8. Jade says:
    29 July, 2002 at 10:20 am

    Many happy returns of the day, Will.
    🙂
    Jade

  9. Amy says:
    29 July, 2002 at 10:21 am

    My 3-year old: “What are you doing Mommy?”
    Me: “I’m writing Happy Birthday to Wil Wheaton.”
    My 3-year old: “Why?”
    Me: “Because I want to wish him a Happy Birthday.”
    My 3-year old: “Why?”
    Me: “Because it’s his birthday today.”
    My 3-year old: “Why?”
    Me: “Because he was born 30 years ago.”
    My 3-year old: “Why?”
    Me: “Because 30 years ago, a wonderful miracle happened and a baby was born and he grew up to become a kind, amazingly-gifted, truly-respected individual who humor and prose I deeply admire.
    My 3-year old: “Oh… (slight pause) Mommy?”
    Me: “Yes, honey?”
    My 3-year old: “Am I a _MARIGOLD_ too?”
    Me: “Yes, you are sweetie, you’re my special little “marigold”.
    My 3-year old: “OK.” (scampers away)
    Have a rockin’ good one, Wil ! ! ! 🙂

  10. Matt says:
    29 July, 2002 at 10:25 am

    Wil,
    I came here today to say alot of things, but everyone else has already said them. I will tell you this your web log entries mean alot to me I look for new ones each day. Thanks so much for doing and being who and what you are. Thanks for spending so much time on us. In the last few months I have shared in you laughter, and your tears. Please never change. Most of all HAPPY BIRTHDAY WIL! 🙂 May it be your best one ever. I turn 31 in 3 months so i’ll let ya know how that feels later. Thanks for the post and keep em comming.
    Matt………………:)

  11. Mike says:
    29 July, 2002 at 10:30 am

    You have the same birthday as Geddy Lee? How cool is that!

  12. Cline says:
    29 July, 2002 at 10:39 am

    Happy Birthday Wil . Many more to come .

  13. Jeff says:
    29 July, 2002 at 10:45 am

    Happy Birthday Wil!!! May you grow old and gray and never forget who you are.

  14. courtney/diva says:
    29 July, 2002 at 10:48 am

    happy 30th, wil!
    may this be your best year yet.
    word.

  15. lee says:
    29 July, 2002 at 10:49 am

    happy birthday from topeka, wil! may you have many more. and what kind of sick twist of fate is it that it’s marilyn quayle’s birthday as well!

  16. jl says:
    29 July, 2002 at 11:00 am

    Well, I was working on a little comic strip for ya, but so far its not working out. So, I thought I’d just stop by to say Happy!Birthday!
    Today is my boss’s birthday, too. For his gift I told him that while I’m sure he’s doing something illegal & unethical, I don’t know what it is nor do I even have clue so I would be a terrible witness for the prosecution when his time comes. Hence one less person who could testify against him.
    No, I didn’t actually say that but I almost wish I did.
    Anyway. Happy Birthday Wil!

  17. Rachel says:
    29 July, 2002 at 11:12 am

    Happy Birthday!!!
    When my husband turned 30 we had a Logon’s Run party so I just had to laugh at the poster, so funny!
    I will join you in turning 20 in September. 🙂 May you enjoy all the people you’ve been blessed with.
    🙂

  18. rachel says:
    29 July, 2002 at 11:14 am

    Doh! I meant to say 30~~
    I only wish I was turning 20 … NOT!

  19. shrike says:
    29 July, 2002 at 11:18 am

    An Irish Toast…
    As you slide down the banisters of life may the splinters never point the wrong way.
    Happy 30th!

  20. Norbie says:
    29 July, 2002 at 11:20 am

    Happy 30th B-day, Wil!
    Best wishes for a day that’s as cool and eclectic as you are! I L-O-V-E that “Wil Wheaton’s Run” image – totally cool!
    Btw, I’ve sent you a few e-mails over the last few months asking if you want a Cake CD-single that I found. It’s for Jolene and has 3 versions on it. If your interested, please drop a line with an addy and I’ll send it right off. It would make a great (though somewhat belated) B-day present!
    Long life and prosperity to you, Wil ~
    Your fan,
    Jerry

  21. Frank says:
    29 July, 2002 at 11:28 am

    Happy Birthday Wil!

  22. Roughy says:
    29 July, 2002 at 11:28 am

    Happy Birthday Russ!
    –Wil

  23. Fred Fowler says:
    29 July, 2002 at 11:28 am

    When you blow out the candles on your birthday cake, wish that you are the single slice of processed American cheese product in a Farah Fawcett – Jenny Agutter sandwich.

  24. mathnerd says:
    29 July, 2002 at 11:38 am

    Hey Wil! Happy Birthday!
    Bad news though…you’re now entering your 31st year on the planet! That year before you turned one after you were born was your first year, that year before you turn 31 is your 31st year. Picky, I know…I’m a perfectionist when it comes to numbers! Best wishes.

  25. annastazia says:
    29 July, 2002 at 11:40 am

    congrats on turning 30, Wil! i’ve never commented here before, but today i feel obligated, since it’s my birthday too! isn’t july 29th awesome??;-D

  26. Snaggy and Nitrozac says:
    29 July, 2002 at 11:40 am

    Thanks Wil! Glad you liked the comic, it was fun working on it. 🙂
    Happy Birthday!
    “How I envy you Wesley Crusher…” 🙂

  27. WebsteR says:
    29 July, 2002 at 11:41 am

    Happy birthday, Wil. I hope you celebrate many, many more.

  28. Dave Westbay says:
    29 July, 2002 at 11:48 am

    Have a great day, Wil. It’s good to see someone counting their blessings instead of lamenting their problems.
    See you on stage again some day; let’s see if we can come up with some interesting New Choices. 🙂
    Dave Westbay

  29. Erbo says:
    29 July, 2002 at 11:51 am

    On behalf of those of us at Electric Minds, happy birthday, Wil, and hopes for many more.
    I knew your birthday wasn’t far off, but I didn’t know exactly when it was until I looked at my ST calendar last night (which has all the cast members’ birthdays marked)…
    In honor of you sharing your birthday with both Geddy Lee and NASA, I think I’m going to load up Rush’s track “Countdown” (from “Signals”) now.

  30. Rachael and Angela says:
    29 July, 2002 at 11:52 am

    Happy birthday Wil we are sending our love to you you look god damn sexy, you sure your 30? We wish we could tell you in person as we are big fans of yours! lots of love xx

  31. Courtney says:
    29 July, 2002 at 12:03 pm

    finally posted mine on Fark. Enjoy.
    http://www.cproductions.net/fark/godwilla.jpg

  32. Kristina says:
    29 July, 2002 at 12:04 pm

    Happy Birthday to you, Wil! Came over to see what you thought of the Farkers and Farkettes with your likeness plastered about movie posters, and it’s refreshing to see you not only cool about it, but happy for it. :^) Best wishes on your 30th!
    -K.

  33. Rachumhead says:
    29 July, 2002 at 12:22 pm

    Hey Wil, I know its a bit late, but i have no idea what time it is over in the USA. i just thought i’d drop you a line and say:
    Happy birthday to you
    Happy birthday to you
    Happy birthday dear wiiiiiiiiiii-iiiiiill
    Happy birthday to you!
    I will be making a toast to you tonight wishing you and all your loved ones all the best for this day and many many more to come.
    hope you had a great day..
    love and hugs
    Rach
    xxx

  34. rachumhead says:
    29 July, 2002 at 12:22 pm

    i’m in the UK you see..forgot to add that bit!

  35. SpiderWebb says:
    29 July, 2002 at 12:37 pm

    Happy Birthday Wil! It lookes like you’re haveing A kick ass one so far.

  36. Angelwwolf says:
    29 July, 2002 at 12:47 pm

    Happy 30th, Wil! Have a great day! 🙂
    Also, congratulations to your brother and new sister-in-law!

  37. samalee says:
    29 July, 2002 at 12:55 pm

    ahhhh….Batman…heres a birthday present for you…check out the Halloween page at
    http://pages.ivillage.com/ikesmama/welikeike/
    My poor kid….
    LOL
    Happy Bday Wil! You RAWK~

  38. Whitney says:
    29 July, 2002 at 1:04 pm

    I remember when you said “suck my fat one you cheap dime store hood” in Stand By Me, then you said you had the biggest one in four counties, now I wanna know, is that true? I hope you have a wonderful 30th, love ya! You still look good ;).
    Love always, Whitney

  39. Emma says:
    29 July, 2002 at 1:05 pm

    Happy birthday Wil!!

  40. Kathryn says:
    29 July, 2002 at 1:15 pm

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY WIL!! I hope you have a great day and many more birthdays to come!

  41. Julie Fields says:
    29 July, 2002 at 1:16 pm

    Feliz cumplean~os
    Damn. Can’t make the tilde work properly. Ah, no matter.
    You don’t look a day over 29, really.

  42. Gooniegirl says:
    29 July, 2002 at 1:30 pm

    ~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~
    HOTTIE!
    HOTTIE!
    HOTTIE!
    *Even hotter now that you’re 21!(LoL) I’m only 16, but I still love ya on anything! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! YOU’RE SOOOOOO FREAKIN’ HOT! Love you alot!*
    HOTTIE….
    ~~*Gooniegirl*~~
    *~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*

  43. the brett says:
    29 July, 2002 at 1:45 pm

    Haven’t left a comment in a while and this is as good an ocassion as any.
    Here’s to hoping that everything special about this one little day in your life continues on and repeats and renews itself throughout your lifetime.
    God, I’m lame *and* a dork all at the same time. (brett is a loser, i’m such a loser, brett is a loser, what a dork i am, such a loser)
    Um…er…anyway….Happy Birthday, Wil. 🙂

  44. stephan says:
    29 July, 2002 at 1:49 pm

    Hi Wil !
    From Berlin, Germany, I’m sending a Happy Birthday to you !
    All the best for you and your family !
    ———————————————-
    I think also River is looking down from heaven and wishing you a happy birthday.
    Let’s remember him.
    ———————————————-
    Have a nice day !!!

  45. Kevin Arnold says:
    29 July, 2002 at 1:50 pm

    Dear Wil,
    Have a neat summer.
    P.S. Happy Birthday.

  46. Mel says:
    29 July, 2002 at 2:05 pm

    HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY WIL!

  47. Mel n Jess says:
    29 July, 2002 at 2:09 pm

    (`’

  48. Janis says:
    29 July, 2002 at 2:19 pm

    If you DON’T ake t-shirts out of that “Wil Wheaton’s Run” image, the posse is going to give you ten thousand head noogies ALL AT ONCE next time we corner you. 🙂 Seriously, it’d be great to have a couple of Big, Important Types In The Biz walking around LA and spotting people wearing these things. Free advertising, dude!

  49. Maureen says:
    29 July, 2002 at 2:21 pm

    Wil i think you get hotter as you get older,
    Happy Birthday!
    and many more!

  50. chica bonita says:
    29 July, 2002 at 2:24 pm

    Happy Birthday, Wil! Hope your 30s aren’t as bad as everyone else says they are!!!! 🙂

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