Age is just a number

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

30 thoughts on “Age is just a number”

  1. JANE

    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

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  3. Laura

    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

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  4. Julie

    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

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  5. Stacey

    Happy Birthday Maureen! I always say age is just a number;-). I hope you had and are still having a fantastic birthday. XX

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  7. Draffin Bears

    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

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  9. Tatum

    Happy Birthday Maureen! I do hope that you day has been and will continue to be wonderful. Take time to celebrate YOU!!

    Manymomentsofme.blogspot.com

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  11. with love

    Happy Birthday Maureen! Een heel fijne dag!
    Ik heb nog 5 jaar tegaan voor ik deze magische leeftijd ;-) mag bereiken!
    lieve groet Erna

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  14. Life in the Country Lane

    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.

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  15. It's me

    Heeeel hartelijk gefeliciteerd !!! geweldig hoor……..altijd nog jonger dan ikke……hahahaahha!!!…lieve groetjes hele fijne gezellige avond !!! ………liefs Ria….

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  19. T's Daily Treasures

    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

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  20. Miss Sew & So

    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

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  21. Miss Sew & So

    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

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  22. Miss Sew & So

    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

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  24. Flotsam Friends

    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

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  27. A House and Home

    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!

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