Turning 40 - It’s All About the Journey

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Forty. It seemed so far away when I was starting in this business. Now I look around the newsroom and my “almost-40″ status means I am one of the older people roaming around the cubicles and news set. The grandiose event is still 4 months away but as it gets closer, I get more philosophical.

Let me be perfectly clear. I am not dreading it. At the same time, it’s not like I am looking forward to it. I have decided to embrace this change over into a new decade with zest, happiness and a sense of accomplishment. I look around my home and see a wonderful husband of 11 years and two funny, vibrant and loveable kids. I also have my dream job and hours that make it possible for me to be there for my kids, too. What more could an “almost-40″ year old lady want?

I have toyed around with many ideas and plans for my 40th birthday. No party. Yes, a big party. A night on the town. A night with the family. An exotic trip. A quiet night up North. What to do? I have finally decided I am not going to turn 40 quietly. I want to enjoy it wholeheartedly and live it up. Not sure about the specifics yet but it will involve several fun events through 2008. (I am going to make the celebration last. You only turn 40 once.)

Luckily, I have a fun family and some great friends to make this all possible. Four months is going to go by fast. Over those months, I am going to enjoy still being in my thirties. It still seems so unreal. I don’t feel like I am a different person but I guess this means I am truly a grown-up. Cheers to all of you who have crossed the same threshold with a smile on your face and your chin up as you look ahead.

The way I see it. We are wiser now. Stronger in some ways and definitely not as concerned about what others think of us. Turning 40 may not be so bad. The alternative of not turning 40 would be much worse.