by RubyUnicorn

Created on: December 30, 2008

Are you turning 40? Or like me have you already passed it by. I turned 40 five years ago. I will be completely honest when I say that I never noticed. Turning 40 was like any other birthday, except the first number in my age was a 4 now instead of a three or a two. This article is supposed be about reflections of this birthday. Those of you who are turning 40, I hope that you find this helpful in your "transition". Those of you who have already reached and surpassed this milestone, I hope you find this interesting. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /

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I consider turning 40 entering the second phase of your life. Some of you have divorced, had children, married the first time, celebrated a double digit wedding anniversary, or welcomed grandchildren. Let's see, for me, I married when I was 20, had a child when I was 36, divorced when I was 39. Hmmmm, full life already. I have to chuckle when I think about the last 5 years since I turned 40. I live by the motto that age is only a number, and that it is. I have noticed that the younger set of women seem to not understand certain things. They seem more immature than I was at that age. Well, at least I can say that now. Maybe I was immature as well. I really do see things so differently now, however, I am still rather immature when it comes to certain matters. I think we all are to some degree. I didn't stress the 4 0 because I knew it was just a number. Now when I turned 42, which is a whole other story. I will get to that shortly. One thing to always keep with you is the very large difference between childish and child like. I like to consider myself child like. I still love the little everyday things like nice weather, a good movie, dining out, or going dancing. I just don't do it that much anymore because I can now appreciate a quiet night with my family and a good movie on TV. Before I go on any further, let's go over the time line and see if you see any of yourself in this time line.

When I was 20, the world was new and full of hope. Love was everything and being in love was the best. I could work long hours and still dance the night away at a local pub scene. I could stay up all night chatting with my girlfriends over coffee and still go to work in the morning. Getting stuffed animals for Valentine's Day from your sweetie was still wonderful, and nothing would do but flowers and candy. The same goes for Sweetest Day for those who live in the Ohio region. I would still

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