Just because your that certain age, and you think that's it, you're to old already, so it doesn't matter anymore what you do, right? Well, wrong! We are at that age of perfection, it doesn't have to mean that we are perfect, because we are not, but I mean, what we do in our lives, and how we want to spend the rest of it can be perfect for us. Life isn't easy, and it's not nice at times, and we all have to work hard for our money, but why do we have to just call in the towel there? We all deserve to do things that we've never done yet, we deserve to go travel to places that we've never seen, eat at fancy restaurants, go to a high class spa, buy that high end car, get that diamond. Whatever it is that we, the mature, over 40 hasn't ever gotten to do because some 40 year olds think it's too late, their 40 and it's not possible anymore, well, heck, we can do whatever we want too. We all need that freedom in mind , we need to let loose, spend some cash, if you have it, jump out of the plane, whatever it is that some of us are holding ourselves back from. I'm sure that a lot of people in their 40's have had their children move out already, are about to, and the taking are of them part isn't your responsibility anymore, their grown-ups now, and we've all taught them how to be proper people in the world, so, now that there is that freedom, ake it up with yourself. I have noticed while shopping, and just out in crowds of people, that nobody seems very happy anymore, like they should. Sure, a lot of people are struggling, and just getting by, but your still important, your still breathing, nothing bad has happened to you. You might not have a lot of money, because our children seem to need it more than we do, but there is still some kind of money laying around. Take that money, and take yourself, and your spouse, or if you don't have the spouse, like myself, take yourself out to a nice dinner. Get all dressed up, and looking good, smelling good, and go out to have an awesome dinner. Have whatever you want to on that menu. Don't worry about calories, and don't worry if that plate of food is almost as much as your rent. It's awesome to be 40, it should be the best part of getting that much more mature. We are like a fine wine, we only become more perfect with age. I was so afraid of getting to that big 4-0, but I got over it when I realized that nothing really changed anyways. I mean that I still have all my teeth, I still have my long hair, I still don't have a lot of money, but, I do have my health. I'm sure that I could find someone to keep me company, when I am lonely, but I don't want that right now in my life. I don't even know if I'll ever want that again. I have had such terrible luck in that area, and I mean being married three times, and still at the end of things, I'm still alone. I just didn't luck out with men and I am not hard on the eyes, I have an awesome personality, great character, loads of fun to be around, just the worst for picking my mates. I don't know why that life has to be so rough on me in that man part of my life, but it sure is. Other than that, I am so thankful that life has treated pretty good when it comes to getting older. I won't brag or anything, but I don't look to shabby at 43 years old. I was thinking when I got older that I would look like the crypt keeper. I do not look even close to that guy, and I am thankful. I haven't gotten to travel the world, I haven't gotten to buy that fancy car, but I have had a spa day that was amazing. I had the best time of my life, alone, being pampered, and drinking wine before noon. I did have a moment when I as getting a massage, and it's embarrassing, but I'm going to share it anyway. When I was all relaxed, and getting rubbed down, with that warm, soothing oils. The lady that was massaging me got a surprise when I relaxed way too much. I didn't feel anything coming on either, but I farted. OMG! How embarrassing that moment was for me, but this lady smiled at me, and without having a funny face she just tells me that it happens when the body is relaxed and it's a natural thing. I still was embarrassed, it didn't matter if other people have done that too. It was me, I don't do that stuff in front of others, and to be in such an environment that is like the ShangrI-La, the place was too amazing for stuff like that, my fart didn't have to butt in on my moment. I got to meet some amazing people on my life journey, and there are people that I wish I would've never met at all in my life, but all of it has been amazing, and I have had the chance to see and experience things that a lot of people haven't gotten to experience in a lifetime. I have gone to places that would make anyone drool. I have done some crazy, scary as hell things, I have lived a few lives, and here I am still walking, talking about it all. Don't be unhappy, and don't give up on getting older. Get better at it, do whatever you want. We deserve it.