The best birthday ever?
Wednesday, 21 January, 2009 at 10:01 PM This morning at about 8 or so, I started writing a post about turning 40 and how, after a year of moaning and groaning that started with the discovery that turning 39 was a horrible shock of the worst kind, suddenly I'm thrilled to be this age. But then the phone started ringing and the emails and Facebook messages came in and I had these other things to do and here we are at 10 pm and I'm home from being with friends since 4pm, and suddenly I'm beat. (I didn't just turn 20, after all - of course 10pm seems a perfectly respectable time to admit to being tired. Especially after staying up 'til 2 most nights for most of the year so far.)
But I wanted to write something here, and let anybody peeking around here wondering if I got over my whining from last year know that yes, in fact, I did. It was a most delightful day and I have decided that being this age is exactly the age I want to be. Go figure.
Now I'm actually thinking of grabbing a good book and heading off to bed. Which would feel pretty decadent and self-indulgent right about now.
Cheers, ya'll! And for those who called and wrote and even those who sang to me, thank you. I love you. Mean it, too. (And "little" brother, I got your message and your email and I'm about to call you back. I don't know WHAT you were on when you called, because that was one seriously interesting message, but yes, I did get it. Thank you; we'll talk shortly. And I love you back.)
Reader Comments (7)
Happy Birthday Melody!
I'm glad you had such a groovy day.... I'm looking forward to 40 myself this year.
Per your facebook: You should feel loved, YOU ARE!
Goodnight,
Jen
And congratulations! 40-yes, 4-0, is a great age to be when you love life. As a matter of fact, any age is a great age to be. I hope I live to be a hundred! and I wish the same for you.
Love,
Dad
Mel, I'm glad that you did receive my messages...apparently we've been playing telephone tag because I didn't receive your call-WHAT was I on??? Perhaps it was just my extreme gratitude to my Creator that you reached this milestone in life BEFORE I DID-not that I have a problem with it of course. I have to concur with your comments above about how it feels to be that age, and I plan on having a big party next year when I turn 40. YOU'RE INVITED!!! On a more serious note, I do pray that your next 40 years are just as blessed to you as the previous 40 have been.
"Little Brother" Ev
Whoa, the Reverett is a year away from 40....sort of forgot that! Dog....
BUT, I think your dad gets daddyadviseoftheyear award...he's so right, ANY age is a great age to be...we just have to Stop buying into American pop culture of younger is better.... Your dad should be followed by the paparazzi...hey Don, maybe I'll send you a small dog to fit perfectly in Carol's purse!
Happy first full day of 40 my Merodi!!!!
Melody, happy belated birthday dear friend. Forty is just a number my mother used to say....it's what you fill each day with that counts. May God bless you with another 40 years worth of days to fill any way you want! And yes Jen you're correct she is loved.
Thank you for all these wishes and kind words. It really has been such a magnificent week, with even more fun (and cakes) the following two nights. How long do you think I can milk this birthday thing, anyway? :)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU SWEETHEART -
Sorry I missed the actual day. Know that you are a young bud blooming, with so much talent and never ending potential. Enjoy being 40 and know that you have even more to look forward to at 50. I swear it just keeps getting beter and better. How is Mr Pie? He must have loved spoiling you on your birthday. Wishing you all the best!!!!
Sincerely
Andy
xoxoxoxoxox