Happy Birthday to me - the big 4-0.

[Cagliostro]

Lake since I will be joining you (in age) come December I want to ask you: do you feel "40"? I still have a difficult time seeing myself in my 40s already. I always thought it would be different than it is. I dunno. I know what you mean though about being 25 just last year. How time does fly...

[LAKE]

GL, nah, 40 feels just fine. I've given it so much thought over the last year that the big day was a breeze.

Pat & I went out with 2 other couples that weekend to celebrate. It was very fun, I even got up on a barstool! [img]eek.gif[/img] However, the next day was real bitch (too many margaritas!). But in reality if I'd have drank that much at 25, 30 or 35 I'd still have had a hangover. Age didn't hurt or help me there. Since you don't drink it won't be an issue.

Go have a really nice, really expensive dinner on your b-day and enjoy yourself! Remember it's just one day and it will be behind you before you know it. [img]graemlins/cake.gif[/img]

[Cagliostro]

Oh don't get me wrong, I don't dread turning 40. I actually look at my life now and realize at least I am where I want to be and some people spend an entire lifetime in a place they don't want to be and never change it. I won't ever live anywhere else but Florida the rest of my life no matter what.

On the other hand, I always wanted to be wealthy by the time I was 40. I keep getting close on the lottery but not a winner yet. My cousin took the pressure off a bit for me. She pointed out that I don't have to be wealthy on my 40th birthday to possibly reach my goal. I really have until I turn 41, next year, to meet my deadline. A lot can happen in the next year. I win something on almost every single drawing so I think a big win is just around the corner. If not it's fun trying. [img]cool.gif[/img]