And So It Begins...40 Days Till 40!

Today marks the first day of my countdown to the big 4-0.  While not a new idea in the blogging world, I have decided to chronicle this tick-tock of my mortal clock with a series of entries leading up to this new decade of my life.  

Ironically, as I write this first entry, I am watching an early "birthday" episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer (one of my favorite shows from when I was younger).  In the episode, entitled "Surprise", her birthday brings with it a multitude of catastrophic events.  One can only hope that mine won't be the same...but then, I am not exactly hanging out with sexy, brooding vampires.  Unfortunately.  Ha.  

In truth, I've never felt much trepidation about turning 40 (or thirty-ten as some women call it).  It is only since the divorce that my age has even become an issue.  You know, those old chestnuts that keep one awake at night:

 "This isn’t where I thought my life would be at this point in my life.”

“Will I ever marry or find love again?”

“Can I have any more kids should I want them?”

Rather than focus on the negative, however, I am hoping to instead share my thoughts/events of each day until my birthday in a positive light.  After all, each day is a gift—and a chance for change, excitement and joy. 


DAY 1  (1/4/14):  NEW DAY, NEW HAIR, NEW VENTURE

Turning 40 is a big deal, so I felt I deserved a big change:  After 3 ½ hours in the salon chair of my amazingly talented stylist friend, my hair is now a glorious Barbie Pink (with streaks of Bubblegum Pink, Magenta and Coral for good measure)!  So sassy!  Oh my gosh, this hair wants to party…even if my body would rather be home watching TV.  Lol. 

After the transformation, I also got the opportunity to feed my soul by spending time with one of my favorite friends.  We discussed a possible joint creative venture.  It felt good to collaborate and brainstorm!  I miss that sometimes.  Plus, I feel that she really appreciates my input.  We’ll see where it all goes from here. 

I am now happily snuggled up in bed with my computer and more Buffy the Vampire Slayer reruns.  A boring Saturday night?  Maybe for some.  Considering I have to get up early, though, I call it energy conservation.

Or maybe it’s merely avoidance of cleaning the apartment, which is really what I SHOULD be doing.  Ha.