FABULOUS FORTIES

Yet another birthday went by!

This one was a big one, but made no noise!

 

It came silently and crept out in the quiet of the night as quietly as it came in~!

I spent it with lots of time spent in thinking while running and cycling -42 kms in total to mark the magical age!

It made me realise what was important in life for me in my forties.....

Here are 40 thoughts on the wonderful forties!

 

1.    Parents- give time to your parents, just as you are getting old, so are they! Listen to them, even if they ramble!

2.    Friends- They are the ones who will be there when the children have all gone away. They will be the best support system.

3.    Love- fall in love with your spouse, pet, life! Gives a reason to smile!

4.    Books – reading makes you so knowledgeable and worldly wise- It exposes you to otherwise unknown cultures and lives

5.    Running- never too late to run, I completed my first full marathon in my forties! Even a 30 minute run every 3 days is enough to keep you energetic!

6.    Cycling- Not as bad on the knees – it keeps you sexy enough to fit into your favourite jeans!

7.    Walking- a good walk every alternate day gives you a clear head and loads of oxygen!  Walk while you still can:)

8.    Giving – celebrate the joy of giving- donate stuff- clear your closets and home and give away to the needy, it makes you feel so good to see someone else so happy!

9.    Goals – set Goals for yourself- either work related, career, personal- it helps to have something to work towards.

10. Children- They will soon be gone to college, in the next 10 years,  spend time playing board games with them, singing with them or going on trips, anything which can get you talking and spending hours together

11. Saving- if not now then it’s too late- You still have another 20 years of working life to plan for your retirement, do it now!

12. Risks – take a risk in life while you can still bounce back, maybe in your career trying a new place, new role, or in love?

13. Dream- have a dream which excites you to wake up everyday and brings a smile to your face! Dont fear to dream

14. Laugh – from your belly, the rolling over in pain with no inhibition kind! It feels soo good! Watch a funny movie and laugh your head off!

15. Newness

16. RAK – I discovered Random act of kindness this year and made that my birthday goal. Do without expecting, out of the blue acts are the most satisfying!

17. Learn – take up a course, something to add value to your career, never too late to learn

18. Food – eat right, avoid junk!!!

19. Drinks- in moderation,  avoid looking at getting drunk, you are over that age! A glass of wine once in a while is good for your soul and body, No More!

20. Calcium- invest in your future, take care of your bones, Now!

21. Cook- show your children you can, so that they may learn basic necessities, plus it’s a fun activity to do with your kids!

22. Self-love- if you love a spa treatment, do it, if you love a massage take it! It’s all in the Now, when you can pay for it and consider it an investment for your future!

23. Sleep- get your beauty sleep every night, everything else can wait!

24. Dress up- you are still not too old to look good! Buy that dress you always wanted, spend some money on your own self! Pinks, Purples, Oranges!

25. Journal- or blog- such wonderful memories to look back on when you are old!

26. Yoga- no more said!!

27. Hair-love it, nourish it, take good care of it!

28. Pictures- take pictures of yourself with family, friends, create memories

29. SOLO- do a solo trip once! You are old enough to travel by yourself and still young enough to take care of yourself!

30. Say it- lose the ego, if angry say it, if upset say it, don’t hold back and kill yourself over it!

31. Smile- ever so often, life is still not bad, you are not yet old! You still have teeth!!!

32. Work- very hard to reach the level you had always wanted to in your career, work smart to get there faster! Love your job!

33. Water- No soda, save that kidney! Save your skin!

34. Forgive- those who hurt you, those whom you think may have hurt you, those who are still hurting you, you will feel good! That’s what matters

35. Expectations- zero!! Don’t expect anything from anyone- try living like the saints! Difficult to start off, but easy to practice once you learn how to! 

36. Satin- just get that satin sheet and pillowcase- Bliss- Don’t wait till it’s too late!

37. Sex- have it! Whenever! Still feels good!

38. Meditate- for 15 minutes a day, in absolute silence, preferably first thing in the morning! 

39. Cry- its ok to let it out, its ok to feel sad and regret losses! Which happen more with aunts and uncles and parents aging! A sense of loss will prevail! Be grateful for times spent and memories gathered!

40. Pray- everyday! Every night! A silent thank you is also enough!