I knew it was coming. I had a whole year of preparing for the BIG 4-0! But even then, I did get a little bit panicked the last few days leading up to my birthday. Like somehow this was going to be different. I guess we’re made to believe that age is a big deal and that the decade changes mean something else. I started making major changes over a year ago and will continue regardless of my age. But still, it does creep in your mind a little bit. I have been asked if I was 40 years old, for the good last 5-6 years of my life. It used to bug me, but then I decided to take it as a compliment. LOL “They just think I’m so mature and accomplished”, I would think or say to my friends. It worked pretty well, because I didn’t think must of it until the past few days. I would prefer not to get too many wrinkles that fast, but other than that, I’m ok with my age. I get sore a little bit faster. I can’t eat or drink crappy without it drastically impacting my sleep and daily functionality. (oh well) I still can throw 200# over my head though, and run pretty fast if needbe. I can still beat my kids in a game of HORSE, and I rock out at…