40 is the new 30

I want links!

You asked for links.

Sorry, I misread the number.

I know intellectually that I was 40 at one time.

20/35 without glasses.

Thank you eye doctor.

I'm going back to work with the blind and vision impaired in a few weeks.

I think I saw 12 hands. But that might be the edibles speaking.

I'm sure there is a link somewhere, but I am too lazy to find it, but that is my story and I am sticking with it.

At least I dont have to face the black balloon office thingies.

I think Im trying to find some "normal" in spite of the planet kicking us off it.

And you are still beautiful. As am I. Wisdom and grace are beautiful too.

Happy Birthday!

dchill made fun of me again!!!

I never blinked at 40 at 50 I was like cool it’s just a mindset

Im truly afraid for our democracy. Outside of DU I dont talk politics. My bp wasnt high, but it was higher than my normal. Im seriously afraid for us and the rest of the planet.

I know 40 seems old to you now, but it's not! You are most likely going to live more than 40 more years.

Enjoy your day and all your days!

We used to say that life begins at 40 and in some ways it does. Others said that life begins when the kids leave home and the dog dies, but I don't know if that applies to you at all! It did, to me and I relished the moment!

Loved the song!

The next few years outta be interesting. A whole lotta changin...

Hope you had a good one

a lot of company. Cheers!

But, IMO, not all sixteen year-olds are beautiful. I wasn't. I was the most socially awkward, unappealing sixteen year-old you can imagine. Poorly-fitting clothes, my sister cut my hair and it looked it, no social graces of any kind.

I never wish I could be sixteen again. Whatever else I've become in the intervening thirty-five years, I like myself a lot better. And people who know me now seem to like me.

like you, too.

is way too late to ask you anything...

My celebration of the arrival of the weekend won't start for at least another 26 hours or so...

Where does it all lead?

Except for the Red Brick Road. Never go down that one...

I've been taking a red brick road to walk the dog in the boneyard.

I value your suggestions.

"Z-5, the dog walks in the boneyard. Repeat: the dog walks in the boneyard..."

Tell him the dog is turning red...

You will enjoy them better if you do a few calisthenics and walk for an hour altogether every day, and cut down on junk footd and eat a lot of salad. In any case, you will probably be pleasantly surprised. You will still have the vigor of youth, but you will get more respect from other people. You will also be able to help and comfort other people more. I will turn 72 next month, and that is okay, too. Just remember, it is like when you eat a delicious meal. It's not really "gone," which sounds as if you no longer have it. Actually, it is inside you, making you stronger. As you grow older, you are not losing years; you are gaining them. You get to find out how a lot of things turn out. All the years you have lived are inside you, bringing you more memories, more wisdom, more fulfillment. This is even more true if you can teach yourself to learn from your mistakes. Just keep in mind, you want to try to do mostly good things, things that you won't mind remembering every day for forty years.

Happy Birthday! Happy Rest of Your Life!

I havent smoked in two years and lost almost 30 lbs last year.

Im just surprised that my birthday crept up on me. 40 is a milestone and I complety forgot until a few days ago.

Life is strange

You are sure you'll never forget that special friend's name, or the date, or the ages of the kids. But you will, probably in your seventies, but maybe in your sixties. Just go through and write it down quickly somewhere. You will thank yourself later.

For women I think that is the best age of all. It was an entire decade of realizing who I really was and holding strength in front of everyone. 40 was OK. At 66 now 70 is looking a little creepy but as all the numbers go, it is just all luck and a little good DNA that gets us there.

Happy Birthday. Look forward to 50 and it will make the 40's seem good too.

I dont care to get old so long as I spent my days trying to make a positive imprint on my existence.

You have decades to do so.

I'm with you.

You'll always be 30 years younger than ME!!

I had a riot in my 40's. Had a job change that worked out for the next 10 years. Happy Birthday and enjoy being yourself.

Paz

The scary thing is that Im already in a state of zero f264ew to give. Watch out in another 40...

I imagine my golden years sitting on my front porch, drinking a bloody mary, smoking some refer, and wearing a ridiculously large hat ornated with fruit and bottle caps.

20 cats in the yard.

Ill be able to help out MIRT soon. You guys are amazing! I need a distraction. I feel the weight of this precident. The stakes are high and I feel obligated to witness whats going on.


Not only is life strange; its also made of mirrors.

Don't worry about 40. It's just some number like any other number. You are YOU regardless of numbers and also regardless of what anybody else thinks. And THAT you is awesome!

Is life is weird???? Maybe, but compared to WHAT? Life is what it is and if you are strange, then strange is awesome! I am completely without relevance to your situation, but no fucking matter. We both are wonderful in our own ways. Own that - from one loner to another.

Hopefully I can get away this spring. I need a reset if Im gonna be of any value to humanity.

...and I refuse to believe that my life is now one-third over...

you mean.

We're all unique. I was fine with 40 but 50 was kinda difficult for me. Just hit 70. Combo amazed and reflective.

Worrying about the mundane things helps me deal with thr Constitution being burned.

I turned 44 almost two weeks ago.

Last week, I went into a store to find my own personal shopper (my son) and another associate asked me if I needed any help. I told them that I was looking for my son. They thought I said "my brother" because the associate said that I didn't look a day over 35. So far, with compliments like these, it's been easier to embrace.


I had a difficult time finding a live version of Moonlight Drive.

I feel and look like Ive aged 10 years in the past 4years.

Im tired. With so much to fight for, im scattered.

One day at a time. One minute. One breath

for a while.

I turn 44 this year. Each year goes faster and faster.

So many new things and time passed is a bit overwhelming.

One that demands the truth and the pioneers before us, gave is hope of liberry,...

We matter. I want the truth

. Im genx and sorry that i suck at.???

Theres something happenning here,....

What it is, ...

.

Turning 40 really got to me. It was difficult at the time--and I had an 11 month old and 4 year old-- and that was almost 30 years ago. I did not have the same reaction at 50 or 60. With 70 around the corner, it may knock me on my butt, thanks to the mess in the country. I fear I may not live to see us overcome the disaster of this Trump regime and where the cowardice of the Republicans to stand up to him has taken us.

You should have at least another 40 years ahead of you. Use it well. Do good, be kind, and enjoy the ride!

Just so you can get a peek into the future. Probably not YOUR future, as everyone's future is different, but just so you realize it's a good thing not to know in advance:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/101879659

I was fine with 40. I was in a pretty good place in life for the most part

Then I hit 50 after having just lost my father and father-in-law within a month of each other and mortality really set in. Age is just a number...it’s how we perceive our lives that matters. Dreams and goals keep us young