40 things to celebrate!

Whilst lots of you are being reflective over the new year and the new possibilities - I will shortly be having a 'big' birthday. Yes this January, I'm turning 40!!!

40!

It's not too scary - I think that's because I have planned a themed birthday party to celebrate with family and friends so I've been quite distracted about that, rather than the actual physical number. I have decided to have a 1990's themed party. Whilst I was born in 1979, I have no recollection of the seventies (obviously, as I was just a baby) and not that much more of the 80's. I became 10 in 1990 and this is the decade where I transitioned from child to young adult. It seemed fitting to revisit the 1990s as I prepare to enter the season of middle age and all that the 40s have to offer!

So rather than recap my life, or look upon the number as turning old - I've decided to focus on 40 things I can celebrate right now and how turning 40 is an achievement to behold, not hide away from or dread!

40 things to celebrate!

1. I have made it to 40 years old!

2. I found Jesus!

3. I passed my driving test (first time on theory but 3 times to do the practical)

4. I passed all my GCSEs

5. I started part time work at age 14

6. I self funded my driving lessons and tests

7. I graduated university!

8. I held down 3 jobs to save to go to university

9. I worked in buying for the fashion industry

10. I moved out of the family home as a teenager

11. I'm married!

12. I got married in a castle!

13. I lived by the sea

14. I have been with my husband since 1995

15. I was engaged at 17

16. I'm a mother!

17. I'm an aunt!

18. I have relocated to a different area in the UK

19. I have renovated a house

20. I have owned (well mortgaged) several properties with my husband

21. I have travelled abroad, mainly Europe and Asia

22. I have been on TV

23. I'm a carer to my autistic children

24. I have performed on stage - acting, dancing and singing

25. I have lead and sung worship in church

26. I have had some amazing friendships!!!

27. I have survived trauma

28. I have learned to put the past behind me

29. I have been to concerts

30. I have been to musicals

31. I have seen my favourite comedian live

32. I have para-glided

33. I have danced in dodgy and not so dodgy clubs/parties

34. I have volunteered for a local charity

35. I have a great body that's seen me through so much!

36. I have challenged the authorities/government

37. I home educate one of my autistic children

38. I have survived lots of accidents, broken bones etc

39. I have learned from my mistakes and continue to do so

40. I have learned to like who I am!!

How have you celebrated your big birthdays?

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