I must admit that within the last six months, I have noticed some signs of age creeping up on me:
I can’t run like I used to be able to run.
My eye cream … not working. Crow’s feet have turned into crow’s legs.
My eyesight is getting poorer and poorer. Vision has changed drastically in just 5 months. I’m getting pretty scared about my next driver’s license vision test.
More and more waking up before the alarm clock has ensued. I might as well just get up and eat my Fiber One and bananas at 4:30 a.m.
The gray hairs are popping up like weeds! Just when I pluck one out, I find four more. Ugh.
My love for flowing dresses that don’t constrict or touch my body at all is inescapable. A daily moo-moo will suit me just fine, thank you.
And, I’ll spare you the gruesome details of all my hormonal issues that encompass more than being a crybaby.
Despite all these things, there are times I forget that I’m going to be “over the hill.” I have to remind myself … “Hey … Did you forget your age? You’re not 20 anymore, silly.”
So, yes … this week I “turn old.” But only in numbers.
I must say I would not want to be any younger. I treasure the wisdom I’ve gained over the years and I’m finally beginning to understand me and liking who I am.
So, shut up, 40!
I have to say that I LOVED my forties!! And I am enjoying my 50s even more!!!
Have a wonderful birthday week!!!
Hi! I've been meaning to tell you that I try to read your blog all the time, but for some reason, it loads everything BUT the words to your post! Even after several minutes, I can't read the words. Wasn't sure if other people were having the same problem…or just me. It's probably just me. 😉 Anyways, I'm sure they're fantastic! And I haven't forgotten about my friend in the bayou. 🙂
Happy almost 40th my friend!! You wear it well!! I so feel ya on the waking up early thing. Arrgghhh!! But, I try to use that time just for me and God. I tell myself its not old age waking me up, but Him to spend some quality time with His daughter. (thats my story and im stickin' to it.) Love ya!! Have a great birthday week!
Didn't you hear?
40 is the new 20!
Happy Birthday Week!
Hey, some of us would love to be 40 again…no not really, I love being where I am. I figure, at least I made it to old. God could've taken me home a long time ago.
Hope you have a great Birthday!
Sarah … haven't heard about any problems. Maybe re-subscribe. I don't know. Yeah … I miss your face.
Yes, I would love to be 40 again. I can empathize with some of your struggles, tho. Hope you have a very special birthday!
I can see it again! Yay! Magic. 🙂
Happy Birthday!
My 29 year old sister referred to people in their "middle thirties" as middle aged. I almost punched her in the face. Middle aged is not until at least 50…duh.
And, if getting older means I can actually drag myself out of bed in the morning, bring. it. on.
You will be a FANTASTIC 40!
You will make 40 look ah-may-zing my friend. 🙂