It’s a new day, with a new number.
I leave all my fellow 30-something girls behind,
to step into the fabulous world of 40.
Yep, I’m 40 today!
They say that “Life begins at 40″, well I think I’m pretty sure that was in the old days,
when women looked and behaved much older then the women my age today.
So I couldn’t help but wonder…
Besides growing up, going to school, working, making friends,
falling in and out of love or having children,
what have I been doing all the other 39 years?
Time really flies!
And the funny thing is, I don’t feel older,
or wiser for that matter,
than a couple of years ago, say when I was 36.
Forty just sounds older.
I actually like saying my age now,
because of the reaction most people give me
after hearing how old I am (“What? No way!”).
I just laugh about it.
Like Oprah once said, “I’ve earned these years”,
well that’s my point exactly!
Maureen
xx
Happy birthday, sweet Maureen! Welcome to the big four-oh. It’s an exclusive club (I only joined it 7 weeks ago) and it’s actually a lot of fun. You’re only as old as you feel (or as Mr PB would say, the woman you feel). How are you celebrating? J x
Oh, and thanks so much for adding me to your blogroll ☺. J x
Oh Maureen… Happy Birthday!!!! I’m sure you don’t look a day older than 21… the heart of a 5 year old (always open to everyone) and the experience and knowledge of a women beyond her years… You are one women that will rock the 40’s!!! Sending you big hugs! Lx
Nice reading your thought on turning 40 – I join that club in 12 days time – not that I’m counting. What have you done to celebrate this milestone.
Julie
Happy Birthday Maureen! I always say age is just a number;-). I hope you had and are still having a fantastic birthday. XX
Happy Birthday Maureen!
Welcome to the club.
Have a fabulous day!
Carmel
x
Happy Birthday, dear Maureen!
Yes, age is only a number and you are only as old as you feel.
Feel great about your life, no matter what age.
Enjoy the celebrations!
Hugs
Carolyn
Happy Birthday! I wish you a wonderful day!!!
Hugs, Yvonne
Happy Birthday Maureen! I do hope that you day has been and will continue to be wonderful. Take time to celebrate YOU!!
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Tu sei una ragazza, ancora!!! ;o))
Un abbraccio, *Maristella*.
Happy Birthday Maureen! Een heel fijne dag!
mag bereiken!
Ik heb nog 5 jaar tegaan voor ik deze magische leeftijd
lieve groet Erna
Big grats on your birthday Maureen, I hope it will be a good one
Happy Birthyday to you Maureen and have a lovely day – eat lots of cake and celebrate!
love Jillx
Happy Birthday Maureen xx I can relate to what you have written, but in the everyday life that is mine, hearing my gorgeous grown children say I am the best mum and they love to go out and be with me has me feeling young and feeling like I have done great in my 40 something years. Enjoy and live it up, you are beautiful at 20,30,40 just as you are now
Rebecca x.
Heeeel hartelijk gefeliciteerd !!! geweldig hoor……..altijd nog jonger dan ikke……hahahaahha!!!…lieve groetjes hele fijne gezellige avond !!! ………liefs Ria….
Happy Happy Birthday Maureen, GE F E L I C I T E E R D !! Geniet van de avond. Volgende week verjaar ik (36), ook een Schorpioen….
xxxx
Definitely just a number
Congratulations!
Happy day! to you!
Hi Maureen and HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU. I loved turning 40 and I am proud of my age especially since most people still think I am in my mid-30’s. I will be 45 in February. Only certain body parts feel older. But when I look around at the kids at school, I feel like I could still be one of them. Ha! Wishing you all the best always, Tammy
oh lovely lovely birthday girl….
huge hugs across the water to you….i will toast my herbal tea to you whilst i am tapping away on the laptop…one day we will do this together…
i will have a glass of aussie wine for you…40 is wonderful…
the happiest birthday i’ve had…just felt really great to be 40 and in such a great spot….
hope yours in totally wonderful & indulgent…
melissa xxx
oh lovely lovely birthday girl….
huge hugs across the water to you….i will toast my herbal tea to you whilst i am tapping away on the laptop…one day we will do this together…
i will have a glass of aussie wine for you…40 is wonderful…
the happiest birthday i’ve had…just felt really great to be 40 and in such a great spot….
hope yours in totally wonderful & indulgent…
melissa xxx
oh lovely lovely birthday girl….
huge hugs across the water to you….i will toast my herbal tea to you whilst i am tapping away on the laptop…one day we will do this together…
i will have a glass of aussie wine for you…40 is wonderful…
the happiest birthday i’ve had…just felt really great to be 40 and in such a great spot….
hope yours in totally wonderful & indulgent…
melissa xxx
Happy Birthday! I turned 42 on the 24th.
I hope you had a beautiful birthday!
Have A pretty day!
Kristin
Hi Maureen, just discovered your wonderful blog through Sarah at One Perfect Day. What a special day to have found you!! Happy Birthday! I too turned 40 in January and you know I was in denial for a while but now I feel fabulous about it… You are right, it’s only a number and one to be proud of. Funny thing is though when people say someones 43 or 45 I think, oh they’re still young!! Pruxxx
Happy Birthday, sweetie! I’m a fellow 1970er. The 30ths were great, and now looking forward to what the next decade holds – so far, real good!
Happy Birthday, Maureen!
They only get better and better…the years!
Maureen
Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Maureen, happy birthday to you! The big 4-0. From what I hear, you’re just starting to hit some of the best years yet!
Happy belated birthday Maureen!
as I approach 40 I jUst reassure myself that it’s just a number ♥
Happy belated birthday Maureen!
as I approach 40 I jUst reassure myself that it’s just a number ♥
Happy belated birthday Maureen!
as I approach 40 I jUst reassure myself that it’s just a number ♥