Lordy, lordy, I'm glad to be 40.
Ok, well, I will be when it happens. At the time of this post, "it" happens in 10 days.
I imagine an 18 year being happy about turning 18. It represents freedom.
Or a 21 year old being happy about turning 21. It represents being of drinking age, if you're into that sort of thing.
Why am I happy about turning 40? To me, it represents life leveling out. Let me explain.
Sure, I could freak out about early signs of menopause, the sound my knees make after a strenuous workout, trying to read the teeny, tiny print on a bottle (who ever came up with teeny, tiny print?) mammograms, saying stuff like "back in my day", or this muffin top that I am busting my butt to shrink. Notice I didn't say get rid of completely.
I am good with not having a perfect, Victoria's Secret model's body.
See, that's just it.
I am choosing to rock the fact that:
- I am comfortable in my own skin
- I made it to 40
- I don't feel old
- I am in great health
- I have the best husband in the world
- I have the best kids that many moms wish they had
- I have a growing career
- I no longer need the stamp of approval from people
Fact is, who says 40 is the age when you realize certain things? It could be at any age.
We all grow at different rates. So, for you, your life may have leveled out at 25, or 32. You may still be waiting for it to calm down!
Guess what, that's ok because there are some awesome lessons to be learned on the journey. I know it doesn't feel like it during the chaos but believe that it's shaping who you are and who you will become.
Yes, even at 40, you can transform yourself.
Hope you're happy about whatever age you currently are or about to be.
Let me help you boost that enthusiasm a lil bit more with a
GIVEAWAY.
So, it's my birthday (or it will be in 10 days) and I'll give away stuff if I want to!
Enjoy my 40 for 40 birthday giveaway! Since I am turning 40, I am giving away 4 gift cards in increments of $10.
a Rafflecopter giveaway
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Now, go have fun with this giveaway, all the best to you and
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