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Turning 40
23:33 Jun 01 2007
Times Read: 788

Turning 40 seems to be a big deal... at least for some people. I am about to turn 40. Yep, the truth is out. I'm not a teeny bopper, I'm not a 20-something or even a 30 something anymore. FOUR - OH.



The only birthday that I had that bothered me was my 25th. I dunno why I even cared about that one, but I did. Quarter of a century. If I were furniture I'd be antique. If I were a car I'd be a collector's item. If I were a dog I'd be DEAD. Yep, that was 25.



This birthday is supposed to be a big deal. I'm not excited. I'm not dreading it. Just another day. Oh yeah... *MY* day.



Back in 2000 I had just relocated to Alabama. I was seperated from my (now ex) wife. She had this odd habit of letting her clothes fall off whenever she was around other men. Anyway, back to the story.



I woke up and went to work as usual. I had been working 12-15 hours per day 6 days per week for nearly 2 months at that point. I got to work, deactivated the alarm and was getting my day sorted out when the phone rang. The phone rarely rang that early, but no big deal. I answered the phone and on the other end was the sweetest little 4 yr old voice singing "Happy Birthday" to her daddy. Nearly brought a tear to my eye. Ever forgotten your own birthday before?



Work had a surprise party for me today. I didnt even know that they knew it was my bday. I have about a half day's work due tomorrow, too. That's how I'll spend it...

Benefits of turning 40
14:46 Jun 01 2007
Times Read: 789




1. Color-coordinating walker

2. Won't have to pretend to fit in with the thirty-something crowd

3. Nursing homes start to look appealing

4. You're almost a grown-up

5. Future: Afgans and All My Children

6. Declare young children must respect their elders (in form of cash gifts

on your birthday)

7. Only twelve more years until your college loans are paid off

8. Can finally relate to Paul Newman movies

9. You're half way to being a golfer

10. Start to wonder how much longer you'll have to work in that hell-hole

before they recognize you for the genius you are and offer you early

retirement