So in one week, I'll be 40 years old.
I don't know what that entails exactly but everybody that has turned 40 assures me that this is significant. Not that I don’t believe them -I’m just not sure why?
Looking back over the last 39 years I suppose that there are things I would’ve done differently. Although for the most part I feel like my life has been interesting if not downright “different”. The "road less traveled" and all that.
Predominantly I’ve always been able to do what I like to do as a job. I’ve lived where I wanted to live. Associated with whom I wanted to associate with. I’ve had what most would consider “a good life.” Certainly not boring.
So what is it I’m supposed to be reflecting on? The negative aspects? The mistakes, the miscalculations or the regrets? Or am I supposed to go out and buy a red Corvette now? Start acting like I’m 19 but with all the knowledge of a 40 year old?
A lot of things to consider. I’m reasonably sure that I won’t buy a Corvette. Even with the record setting lack of snowfall in Minnesota this year -a Corvette is a pain in the ass in here.
Does this mean that people will stop opening their mouth in surprise when I tell them I have a twenty year old daughter or an eighteen year old son? Are there things that are expected of me now? Like, I dunno, things that only 40 year olds are privy to? Some sort of secret manual?
…If anybody has any ideas on this let me know.
Incidentally, We are trying to plan a back to 1985 party for the 15th. Talk to Mary for the details.
You know honestly, if I have any regrets, it would be the fact that I can’t figure out how to install MT Blacklist on this site. I spend more time cleaning out spam than I really want too.