Happy Birthday to me!

Today I'm 45. I now officially consider myself middle-aged. For all those younger people who are dreading their forties, let me tell you this. It's great. I'm really enjoying my forties more than I have any other decade.

So, to celebrate, here is my Thursday Thirteen for today:

Thirteen Things about Why life is great after 40 1. You are secure in who you are. It no longer matters to you what others might think. 2. You have a wide variety of experiences. 3. You’re able to say no and not worry about pleasing people. 4. Time is more valuable than money 5. You don’t try to suck in your gut and it doesn’t matter who sees it. 6. You can go to bed at 9 p.m. and not miss anything because all your friends are doing the same. 7. You acquire a new interest in all things medical and enjoy sharing medical information with your peers. 8. You secrets are safe with your friends because they won’t remember them either. 9. You don’t sweat the small stuff. 10. Speed limits are speed limits, not a starting point. 11. You gain the ability to read the weather through your body. You don’t need the meteorologist to tell you that it’s going to rain. 12. You have a convenient excuse now for forgetting appointments. 13. You really appreciate the finer things in life. Links to other Thursday Thirteens! 1. I am Jenn 2. Susan Helene Gottfried 3. Delightful Dutchess 4. Chelle 5. Maryanne 6. Dane Bramage 7. Smurf 8. Celfyddydau 9. Leanne

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The purpose of the meme is to get to know everyone who participates a little bit better every Thursday. Visiting fellow Thirteeners is encouraged! If you participate, leave the link to your Thirteen in others comments. It’s easy, and fun! Be sure to update your Thirteen with links that are left for you, as well! I will link to everyone who participates and leaves a link to their 13 things. Trackbacks, pings, comment links accepted!
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