17/07/1967.....I Have Finally Reached The Big 40. Is This Where Life Begins?

Nice to have you back pal , I am still here , not as many posts and responses as I used to do , but still here pal , hard to get rid of me lol , xxx

Pleased to hear it weemam. I would just like to say what a lovely post you put on for your mum and dad, it was very moving. They look such a wonderful couple. I have experienced alzhiemers within my family and it is a devestating illness, but they are lucky to hsve such a caring family around them. Take care xxx

Thanks weemam for your wise words. Good to hear from you, I hope all is well with you as I have been away for a while. Cheers xxx

It was a great day and I did feel special ahhh!! Although my head was a bit sore, it was definately worth it as you will find out soon my friend. I do think this is my time now, my degree is behind me and a change in career will hopefully happen soon. Although I do find it quite daunting to think I will one day be a teacher. I just hope I do not teach kids like I was, that would be a nightmare!!LOL Cheers xxx

Honey you will be a fantastic teacher - I would be proud to have someone like you teaching Niamh - goodness only knows what schemes the 2 of you would come up with! lol Did you know one of my secret ambitions was to be a teacher but I don't think I will ever get there now! My nephew is starting his probationary year as a teacher in August but he is teaching High School English - my eldest is really upset cos he isn't teaching at his school - but rather my nephew than me - it is primary school kids I would love to teach! xxx

I am so happy that your 40s are a lot happier than your 30s were sweetheart - I know it wasn't an easy time for you! I think I would be a good teacher too - thanks for the vote of confidence - but I couldn't afford to go back to school so I guess I just have to stick to being there for my kids and nices and nephews as well as all their friends, a little is better than nothing after all! xx

I certainly did have those pints wolfie and they went down just fine. I think as we grow older, we grow wiser and do begin to put things into perspective. I am sure you will too and know when the time is right to do what will free you so you can move on. Cheers my friend xx

I did feel like 90 this morning, sorry Gabs.LOL It was a great birthday and I am touched by all the messages here too. By the way I love your new avatar!!! Cheers xxx

Thanks inked. You only have a few months to go. Well I can say it is nice to have people around who care, like a good drink and celebrate in style. I don't feel any different, but I'm sure as Trans said, once I hit 41 it might sink in!! Cheers x

Thanks my friend. I hope your 30th will be load of fun. I loved my 30's, I finally felt a bit more grown up, although it didn't last for long. I am sure it will be the same now I'm 40!! Cheers x

Being 40 sounds great Stiletto. I hope I will calm down more now and not be so angry about everything. I have just finished my degree so a new job will be heading my way hopfully next year. I intend to loose my first day as I am going to get very, very drunk. My partners away till the weekend so I will be a good girl (Oh sorry, mature woman) until then.LOL Cheers x

Thanks, I had a great day and evening. I am with you all the way, I am looking forward to my 40's apart from the dreaded menopause that awaits me!!! Ghee, natures so kind.LOL

Good for you, take a break that you deserve Eskimo. Although there are not enough hour in the day for us to do everything we want!! Thanks for your belated wishes, much appreciated!!XX

LOL!! I must admit when you said you have celebrated your 19th anniversary of your 21st, that really hit home. It only seems like yesterday I was 21. As they say, you are only as old as the person you feel. My partner is 39 so I will always be a year younger than I am!!! Cheers!!

Thanks secretbear, I celebrated at work too. They had an assembly and I had to sit at the front while they sang Happy Birthday to me, although highly embarrassing it was great the kids sang to me. When asked how old I was they said 4, 17 and 21. They are only 3 & 4 though, but I was flattered LOL. Cheers x

awww... that's so sweet! it could be really embarassing but its touching right...? ^__^ my boss actually cried when we sang to her happy birthday...

OK, don't rub it in.LOL Cheers.

Thank you for your wise words and kind comments. I needed to read these after being told by the bloke above I was following the devil.

Thanks Raia I don't understand why this discussion came to this as I only spoke of being an atheist after the comments were made. I know many christians who love a good drink, but I would never judge them on their lifestyle, who am I to say anything. I posted this in a lighthearted fashion, but it was like someone popping my birthday balloon, when I read the comments made. I really appreciate your kind words, this means alot to me. I don't want to get into arguments about religion but I feel I have the right to defend myself when someone says I am basically following the devil, that is cruel. Anyway, I know who I am and what I do so I will forget it now. I have written back to him after his last post explaining myself and why ballad said what they said. Religious conversations should be left on religious posts, that way no one gets hurt!! Much respect for your perspective xx

When I read your response to mine...and your reference back to those who made all the 'devil talk' I went "HUH?" How did a discussion on your 40th birthday lead to talk of the devil? What did I miss? So I backtracked in an attempt to connect the dots. Then I realized it started with comments about how you celebrated...and the body temple...and a reference about you being an atheist. If you choose to you can fill me in...or not. I assess people by how they interact with me...and I asked you to be a friend because I was drawn to the essence of whom I felt you were by your topics and responses on other sites. From what I have come to know of you as a cyberfriend...you are an intelligent, caring, concerned, compassionate individual who has a broad view of life in its many expressions. That is good enough for me...whether you believe in a Creator or not is your choice. In my view choice is a God given right...if not that a basic human right. So..either way that it is good enough for me. You have a right to choose how you live and what you decide to put into your body...because after all it is YOUR body and your right to choose. Having said this, I am sorry that anyone has to be subjected to the kind of bigotry and judgment you were in those comments. I sense you are strong enough to let their narrow view be their own...because it is just their perception of things. People's opinions only have the power to affect us if we allow it. Somehow you strike me a person who will not allow it...and I say good for you! Let me reiterate it again..you have started a new decade...and may this ten be the best so far.! When I turned forty I affirmed...forty is fabulous, fifty is fantastic...sixty is sensational...and they will be if we choose to make them so. At least that is how I am approaching it...and so far it is working for me! So a month after your momentous day...live strong...and live long! Until we chat again...wishing you warm regards, Raia