Turning 40 - It’s All About the Journey

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Are You Turning 40 and Looking for a Profound Life Change?

Have a great day!

Well, today is my 40th birthday.  It is the day after Easter, so it’s been over-shadowed by the holiday, which is fine by me.  My physical appearance is great.  I’m often mistaken for 31.  I have two great kids, a 16 year old son who is an honor student and an 18 year old daughter who graduated high school and is working as a hair stylist.  I have a wonderful father and great brother.

 I have many good friends and my job schedule is great.  I am an RN and have made many professional strides and received much recognition for being a good nurse.  I survived the treachery of youth.  The teen years, I WOULD NOT WANT TO REPEAT AGAIN!!  My 20’s were lovely, I had my two children early and I don’t regret it at all.  My 30’s were very turbulent.  I divorced my husband and my mother passed away.  My daughter also went through a lot in high school and it was a very difficult time for me.  I also traveled much more in my 30s and have done extra work in movies and on television.  I have had a pretty good life so far.  I learned to cherish what I do have, and not try to lament over what I don’t have. 

 I am dating a guy–but not sure where this is going.  I would hope to get re-married again.

   My biggest fear..is not growing older, but growing older alone without a partner to buffer life’s hardships.  I feel this is a new leaf for me in some prospects. I am not afraid to speak my mind.  I am not afraid to venture and try new things.  I am looking forward to the summer and looking HOT in a bikini and traveling with abandon.  I feel free to cut myself away from disingenuous people in my life and pity anyone who dares to stand in the way of my dreams.

I feel comfortable in my skin and ready for the journey that lies ahead.  It’s a challenge, bring it on!  Today is my 40th birthday & to quote one of my favorite movie lines.  “Dear God, I’m here.”