Birthday

Well as you might have guessed by the title, today is my birthday. Yep, I am now officially 45 years old. I say that because about half the year I was thinking I was already 45. Keeping track of how old you are once you get into your 40's doesn't seem all that important. I remember when I couldn't wait to turn 16 so I could drive. That seemed like it took for ever. Then I couldn't wait to be 18 and out of high school. That wasn't so bad once I had my licence and a car. Then there was the big 21, when i could finally buy beer. When it got there it was really not that big of a deal.

Today was mostly just a regular day. I was in the gym hitting the workout hard at 5am. Then worked half the day in the field and the other half in the office. Got calls from some family members wishing me happiness on my birthday. Last night we had a dinner with all the kids and grand kids and had some cake and ice cream.

They say your only as young, or old as you feel. Well depending on when you ask, I could feel 20 something, or at other times, 45 or more. Usually I feel younger, or as young as the people around me. I tend to be around younger people alot. The only real difference I've noticed about getting old is that I don't sleep as well as I used to. I usually get 6 to 7 hours but pretty much never more, and sometimes less. I wish I could sleep more on the weekends but it useless to try.

The main thing I envy of the younger guys is their being able to not have to take everything serious. I hate having to always think about money and the future and if my kids are going to ever get on track (the ones living on their own). Other than that, I really don't mind being "old". I don't mind that I look older, in fact I feel like I look better now than I did years ago.

Sometimes it's really nice to just soak in what you have and not worry about making it better or having more. I really like our house and our yard. In fact I think they are both great. I can't wait to just enjoy them this year as they are. Although, I know I'm going to have to do some stuff to the yard before the enjoying it part comes.

I really do think that alot of people spend to much time trying to attain perfection in their belongings, or their looks, or their finances, and never really enjoy themselves. I work real hard at my workouts 4-5 days a week because I am having fun. Not because I'm trying to look better or attain some sort of perfection. Looking better is a nice side effect though. The point is to take time in this short life to do some things only because they're fun to you. Now, if you're one of the lucky ones that chose a profession that is fun to you, even after years of doing it, then you are someone I envy.

Work hard at what you do.......................but have fun!!!