Wired Writer

5 Days And Counting

My birthday is coming, my birthday is coming!
I love my birthday. Always have, thanks to a loving family who enjoys celebrating it just as much as I do.
It's five days away, but why not get an early jump on the celebration?

Five Things I Like About Turning 39

1. More confidence, less self-doubt. Answering to the small inner voice is the end goal. Still a long road ahead on this particular issue, but showing very good progress.
2. Truer grasp on faith and beliefs. While the core of my faith remains the same, the details are far, far different than what I was raised in. These days, however, my beliefs bring vastly more comfort and understanding.
3. Realization of what really matters in life: family and friends. Loving , supportive family and friends. Stay out of reach of those who drain your life energy.
4. Old enough to know better, finally wise enough to see why. Doesn't always mean I'll follow the rules, though!
5. Knowing when to keep my mouth shut and when to speak up. Both are still stumbling blocks, but getting better.

Five Things I Don't Like About Turning 39

1. Realization That There Are Time Limits On Everything. People, pets, health, good times. In this existence, life cannot exist without death and renewal. I still have a hard time with that fact.
2. Suddenly, I'm Referring To Everyone Under 28 as "that young person". This happened overnight and without warning.
3. Gray Hair. Thank goodness for hydrogen peroxide.
4. Appearance of 'Chicken Neck'. Especially so, since I started excercising. Honestly, I can deal with wrinkles, but Chicken Neck? Gross.
5. Still Wishing I Could Have Figured Myself Out Sooner.

posted by A.M.Adams @ 4/08/2006 10:22:00 AM