My 40th
Posted on | October 27, 2007 |
Today is my 40th birthday. I don’t know what 40 is supposed to feel like, but I don’t think I ever expected to feel so young at 40. Of course, many say that 50 is the new 30, so maybe I’m just hitting the new 20? I remember that upon turning 30, I felt different - more respected in business, more confident. But at 40, I feel no different than I did at my mid-30’s.
Perhaps it’s because I made some major life changes last year. I learned to take care of myself. To focus only on things that make me happy and healthy and to focus on learning to nurture myself. Changing my life so that I’m doing things I love - my art, spending time with my husband, exercising, seeing Angie - has been a beautiful gift to myself.
And speaking of beautiful gifts, my darling husband, Dave, surprised me with a lovely bracelet this morning. It’s white gold (my preferred metal) and diamonds. It’s sleek and beautiful - oh, and it sparkles! Angie has said that Dave spoils me and treats me like a queen. Well, I’d have to say that this proved it! LOL
I’ve done some art this week, but not as much as I’d have liked. We found out a week or so ago that we have termites. Pretty common in AZ to have subterranean termites, and our neighbors all had them, so not a huge surprise. As a result, I spent much of yesterday going through the studio and clearing out the bottom shelf of my built-ins. It made me go through and reorganize some things so I can still function in there. It was a good exercise, even if it was exhausting. I have to finish up and clear off the table, where things end up during the re-sorting process, of course. And Dave has to move everything away from the walls in the garage so they can do some work there. It’s not a lot of fun, but at least we’ll have it done.
OK. I’m off to finish the clean-up for termite day and to enjoy the rest of the day with my husband. Have a great weekend, everyone!
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October 27th, 2007 @ 5:03 pm
It’s amazing how young formerly old ages were, now that we approach them (why, 60 is just middle-aged now and the 70s deep into maturity, rather than old). How nice that you are treated like the queen you are by your appreciative husband; I bet you treat him like a king.
Joanne
October 27th, 2007 @ 11:41 pm
Hope you enjoyed your birthday. If I didn’t have mirrors in the house, I wouldn’t know I old I am. I don’t feel as
old….. as the lady in the mirror looks.
Doreen K
October 30th, 2007 @ 3:27 am
~*Happy Belated Birthday Fran!*~
I am wishing you, Happiness, EXCELLENT health, and lots of creative FUN!!!
*Smiles*
Amber
November 2nd, 2007 @ 12:15 pm
Happy belated Birthday sweet Fran!!
November 3rd, 2007 @ 12:25 am
Sorry I missed your birthday Fran. I hope it was a day filled with love and laughter.
November 5th, 2007 @ 12:53 pm
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY! Hope it’s a wonderful year full of blessings and termite free! lol Birthday hugs Fran!
November 7th, 2007 @ 4:14 pm
happy happy happy birthday to you, dear fran!! you do know that when you turn 40 you get to celebrate your birthday for an entire month, don’t you?! i’m so happy to hear that you’re taking good care of yourself and doing things that are good for you and make you happy. i went to your etsy store and your cell phone purses are beautiful! i love how you’re using the kimono fabric, you’re inspiring me to do some sewing again. mmwhhhaaaa!!!! xox katie
November 8th, 2007 @ 1:37 am
Wishes for a happy fortieth…been there, love that!
November 12th, 2007 @ 9:54 am
Happy Birthday to you! 40 is great! It’s a time that you really find out who you are! I love your work! The colors and textures are fabulous!