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I can't believe I'm turning 40 at the end of this week. Usually I wouldn't announce something like that ahead of time, but this is a pretty big milestone, and I'm kinda freaking out a bit. I'm looking at my life right now, and I'm not satisfied with where I am. My God, I'm almost over the hill, and what have I made of myself? It doesn't feel like much. Sigh. End of self-pity session, I gotta think positive now somehow. Thanks for listening.

Everybody hates turning 40. We're programmed to hate turning 40. Here's the big secret, though. (Don't let on that I let it slip.) Life just keeps getting better. Yep. It's true!

As far as your goals and aspirations go, you're not done yet! I predict that you've got another 50 or 60 years in which to bring your life and career to exactly the point where you want it to be. ("But," the doubters say, "what if JBG wants to retire? That's only 30 years away." Well, JBG can do in 30 years what it would take the rest of us 50, so it's still okay.)

H-ppy B-rthd-y, Jess. I'll say that more completely on the actual day.

It really only hurts a little, Jess.

Treat yourself to something wonderful and celebrate the 40 years that have worked together to make you the wonderful you that you are.

JBillyGirl wrote:I can't believe I'm turning 40 at the end of this week. Usually I wouldn't announce something like that ahead of time, but this is a pretty big milestone, and I'm kinda freaking out a bit. I'm looking at my life right now, and I'm not satisfied with where I am. My God, I'm almost over the hill, and what have I made of myself? It doesn't feel like much. Sigh. End of self-pity session, I gotta think positive now somehow. Thanks for listening.

I'll be there with you in a month and a half.

You can do what I do and ignore birthdays.

First, happy birthday.

Second, congrats on turning 40.

Its not so bad....once you get to 42 or 43 you're pretty used to it.

Chin up. There is still plenty of life to be lived. And you can do with it what you wish.

JBG, I have a few years on you and what I have seen over the past decade or two is that other people tend make a bigger deal out of your birthday than you do. The key is just to grab and enjoy every day as if it was a celebration of life regardless of the number of days you have enjoyed them. Have a great day!

JBillyGirl wrote:I can't believe I'm turning 40 at the end of this week. Usually I wouldn't announce something like that ahead of time, but this is a pretty big milestone, and I'm kinda freaking out a bit. I'm looking at my life right now, and I'm not satisfied with where I am. My God, I'm almost over the hill, and what have I made of myself? It doesn't feel like much. Sigh. End of self-pity session, I gotta think positive now somehow. Thanks for listening.

I wonder how Cal feels....

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JBillyGirl wrote:I can't believe I'm turning 40 at the end of this week. Usually I wouldn't announce something like that ahead of time, but this is a pretty big milestone, and I'm kinda freaking out a bit. I'm looking at my life right now, and I'm not satisfied with where I am. My God, I'm almost over the hill, and what have I made of myself? It doesn't feel like much. Sigh. End of self-pity session, I gotta think positive now somehow. Thanks for listening.

I know exactly how you feel.

Let me clarify.

On the personal front, I am very happy. Married to a terrific wife. Father to 4 inspiring daughters,

On the professional front, eh, not so much.

It's hitting me now just how close I am to turning 30.

Hill? What hill? I didn't see any hill.

The last of my close cousins just turned 50. Move over, young'un! And go reread all those articles about Dara Torres, age 41.

If we had eight fingers, you'd have been complaining at what we call age 32. It's all a matter of perspective. Will you feel different on your birthday than you did the day before? Will you suddenly start eating Bran Flakes and downing Metamucil? Will your vision go from 20/20 to 20/200 overnight? Just go out, have fun, and keep on doing what you've been doing, just more so. You'll be fine.

gs, a survivor of five birthdays ending in -0.

NellyLunatic1980 wrote:It's hitting me now just how close I am to turning 30.

Well, it won't be me who gets hit with the canes this time.....

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If it makes you feel any better, Madonna is turning 50.

Happy future birthday!

How old would you be if you didn't know your age?

60 is the new 40.

ne1410s wrote:Happy future birthday!

How old would you be if you didn't know your age?

60 is the new 40.

So 40 is the new......?

So 40 is the new......?

39.

I didn't feel any different after 40. Professionally, I'm worse than nowhere. Buttwiper and dishwasher and all that. Personally, I'm in a good place.

It is what you make of it, I guess. Hope it's a happy one for you!

minimetoo26 wrote:I didn't feel any different after 40. Professionally, I'm worse than nowhere. Buttwiper and dishwasher and all that.

I hope you're not using the same towel for both......

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littlebeast13 wrote:

minimetoo26 wrote:I didn't feel any different after 40. Professionally, I'm worse than nowhere. Buttwiper and dishwasher and all that.

I hope you're not using the same towel for both......

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Towel? As if! If it fits in the dishwasher and isn't alive or doesn't have batteries, it goes in the dishwasher. I don't do hand-washing. And the moist flushable wipes for the Tiny Hiney go down the drain...

minimetoo26 wrote:

littlebeast13 wrote:

minimetoo26 wrote:I didn't feel any different after 40. Professionally, I'm worse than nowhere. Buttwiper and dishwasher and all that.

I hope you're not using the same towel for both......

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Towel? As if! If it fits in the dishwasher and isn't alive or doesn't have batteries, it goes in the dishwasher. I don't do hand-washing. And the moist flushable wipes for the Tiny Hiney go down the drain...

From the way you made it sound, I figured you were actually exerting yourself on those dishes.....

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littlebeast13 wrote:

minimetoo26 wrote:

littlebeast13 wrote:
I hope you're not using the same towel for both......

lb13

Towel? As if! If it fits in the dishwasher and isn't alive or doesn't have batteries, it goes in the dishwasher. I don't do hand-washing. And the moist flushable wipes for the Tiny Hiney go down the drain...

From the way you made it sound, I figured you were actually exerting yourself on those dishes.....

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Yeah, well--you go touch everyone's used dirty dishes, and tell me how you like it! I'll let you load up tonight--barbeque sauce and baked beans are on the menu....

JBillyGirl wrote:I can't believe I'm turning 40 at the end of this week. Usually I wouldn't announce something like that ahead of time, but this is a pretty big milestone, and I'm kinda freaking out a bit. I'm looking at my life right now, and I'm not satisfied with where I am. My God, I'm almost over the hill, and what have I made of myself? It doesn't feel like much. Sigh. End of self-pity session, I gotta think positive now somehow. Thanks for listening.

I had not even written my first full-length play by the time I turned 40. And believe me: I just turned 54 and do not feel in the least 'over the hill.' It will pass.

Frank

minimetoo26 wrote:

littlebeast13 wrote:

minimetoo26 wrote: Towel? As if! If it fits in the dishwasher and isn't alive or doesn't have batteries, it goes in the dishwasher. I don't do hand-washing. And the moist flushable wipes for the Tiny Hiney go down the drain...

From the way you made it sound, I figured you were actually exerting yourself on those dishes.....

lb13

Yeah, well--you go touch everyone's used dirty dishes, and tell me how you like it! I'll let you load up tonight--barbeque sauce and baked beans are on the menu....

Step aside, LB, and let the professional handle this! It's the least I can do for you after your mom's undying support she gave me....

Thanks, everyone, for the kind words of encouragement. You guys are the best.