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39 Years - Oh My
By Karla Whitmore
On this day, at 7:30 this evening, I will turn 39 years old. I woke up this morning thinking of all the things I have to do – all the assignments, getting something out for dinner, doing my taxes, laundry and breathing. Yes, I said, “breathing”. Why? Because this morning, I had to remind myself to BREATHE. Obviously the body kicks in and does the survival breathing naturally, but I caught myself holding my breath for several seconds longer than usual several times and my heart was racing. Of course, with a houseful of people, nobody remembered my birthday until I was in the midst of doing the third sink full of dishes that were dirtied by others at some point in the middle of the night (we aren’t partiers here... what is up with THAT?). Then, it was “Oh, happy birthday – by the way, something is wrong with the phone.” It’s an in-house thing. They can’t fix it until tomorrow and of course, they will need the money upfront. Forget that I just shelled out a security deposit for my daughter’s college housing and three trips to the chiropractor because of dance class injuries (how many times have I stressed the importance of STRETCHING?). I bought my own birthday cake and ice cream and up until half an hour ago, was ticked off that I was going to have to make it myself. I threw a minor pity party to which I invited my husband. The cake is in the oven. First triumphant birthday present of the day: For the first time in 20 years, my husband baked a CAKE! Every little thing has bothered me today. I swear my fine lines got deeper overnight ... and why doesn’t my husband have a JOB??? When is he going to get off his boney behind and HELP? I stare at him with malice for a few seconds before remembering that there ARE no jobs to be had around here. If you are thinking of coming to Michigan, especially the heart of the Lower Peninsula, be forewarned – it is cold, gas prices are high and the economy in this state is among the worst in the country.
I feel old. My lymphedema is especially bad today and I already need a nap. Sure, everything I’ve said is true, but those things are just the “small stuff”. The truth behind my pessimistic – excuse me—BITCHINESS is that I am turning THIRTY-NINE. I am surprised at how much this bothers me! I was able to stay in denial up until this point, but now, here it is: THIRTY-NINE. I don’t know why this is such an issue. I recall friends of mine having problems with turning 30 while it didn’t bother me in the slightest and I suspect that 40 won’t be that big of a deal. Something about thirty-nine... In the interest of accepting the things I cannot control, I have decided to have the courage to change those things I can. When I hit 40, I want to be healthier than I’ve ever been. I want to lose a couple of years in aging skin and several pounds in weight. I want to regain some bone and increase my libido. I want to jog a complete four miles and then feel like dancing afterwards. I want to make this my year of age defiance. “You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old” ~ George Burns
Karla Whitmore is a freelance web content writer who specializes in blogging, internet marketing,SEO writing, being a mom and grandmother, and procrastinating. You can learn more about her and what she does by checking out her blog KarlaWhitmore.Com or hubs.
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Oh, those dreaded numbers! Life is not about how long you have lived, it is about how you have lived. Every day that I wake up in the morning I celebrate another 'birth' day - I woke up! What a great start to any day!
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"Life is not about how long you have lived, it is about how you have lived." I like that. I'm going to repeat it.
For me,it was "30" that was traumatic. But it's the George Burn's quote at the end of your intel that matters...
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A good friend of mine just told me that her sister went on Prozac when she turned thirty! I'm so glad it wasn't THAT bad for me OR you. I have a 50 year old sister who still looks like a 35 year old. More importantly, she she still lives like one, too.
Last night at 11:45 we got a call from my daughter. Her brother in law and his girl friend were building a bonfire. There was some drinking involved and he poured gasoline right out of the gas can onto the fire and the can exploded. Both of them had massive burns and were flown to Denver last night. They seem to be alright and will recover and it will take some time. This morning my little problems don't seem so bad at 58 going on 59 in August. I think it is important to keep 39 in perspective. You really can have your cake and eat it too at 39.
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Well, that helps put things in perspective. What a horrible thing to happen and I can only imagine how much pain those two are in.
Happy Birthday Karla.
You will find 39 a breeze, remember it's like the new 19 as 40 is the new 20 :)
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I was pregnant at 19... hmmm. lol That put things into more of a perspective than you were going for, I'm thinking. ;) I really am much more positive about it now that the day is over.
You're not too far from my Northern home. Sounds like Michigan is quite depressing these days. Hope the spring brings you a happier state of mind. Happy Belated Birthday!
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Thank you :)
Somewhere in the back closet that I call a mind, I remember that someone said, "LIFE BEGINS AT 40"!
We've been away, so I'm a little late wishing you a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Karla.
Best to you.
Frederick
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Thanks - If life begins at 40, than I haven't even gotten started! :)
You're right! Next year you start with all of these experiences in your bank.
Have a good day.
Frederick
Happy Birthday Karla. May there be many more. And there is really nothing important about the day. You're only one day older than you were yesterday and nothing much happens in a day.
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