I have certainly put a lot of pressure on myself to come up with something to say on my 40th birthday. I have whined. I have counted down. I have counted up. I have dreaded. Then I started looking forward to it. Now, finally, it's here!
Lots of people have been telling me that 40 is only a number. It's just another day. It's all in my head. Of course, most of these people are between the ages of 34 and 36. No one who is 38.5 or 39 have made these statements. =] And the 42-year-olds just laugh because they have moved on.
But I like milestones. I think God gave us a calendar and a clock for a reason, and that is to mark the passage of time. I like to reflect. Look ahead. And celebrate.
I've tried to come up with something inspirational to say today. Then, I went for motivational. How about nostalgic? Funny?
Oh, boy... so much pressure.
Mostly, I'm thankful. I am so blessed. I have a wonderful family, amazing friends and more blessings than I could ever imagine on my 40th birthday.
Whew! I think I'm going to need a wind-down period. How about another 40 days? (just kidding!)
Hooray! You survived!
ReplyDeleteI keep checking for a picture of a real, live 40 year old. Where is it?
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday 40 times!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Emily! Hope your 40th was spectacular!!
ReplyDeleteLaurel
I really like milestones and new beginnings! 40 is a good one, do you think we are half way?
ReplyDeleteHope your day was wonderful!