Posted by
SquiddyPopPerkyJean on Wednesday, March 05, 2008 11:02:37 PM
I am FORTY YEARS OLD as of March 6, 2008 at 11:16 pm.
So guys, many of you are already past this milestone. How did you celebrate your fortieth? I know a wealthy guy who went on a big surprise wine cruise in the Mediterranean arranged by his wife. They even provided airfare for all his friends. We ain't THAT rich, although we have what we need and more.
This year, my husband has work (YAY!!!) but is away in Los Angeles. We did an early dinner/movie date last week. And on my actual birthday I'm going to a movie with my mother. Woo hoo. Not a big cruise or anything, but I think she'll pay!
Here's what I have to show for my 40 years of life:
Sweetie Joseph, just turned 3. Uses phrases like, "In the meantime," "Actually..." and can repeat names of Chinese and Japanese artists I've never heard of. (Thanks, Little Einsteins.)
A great man who was willing to marry me and stick with me even when he's seen me at my worst!
An angel baby named Jacob who is now 7 months old.
OTHER INTERESTING YET LESS IMPORTANT STUFF:
- Fancy book-lernin'! Although not the most useful degrees, at least I earned a B.A. in European Studies/Spanish and an M.A. in Hispanic Civ. from reputable universities. I've been to NUMEROSOS museums and historical buildings. (Don't quiz me, I forgot it all.)
- Traveled across the U.S. and throughout Europe and some of Latin America (even Tijuana, orale!)
- Completed 18-month missionary service, all en espanol, among Hispanics of D.C. area. (VA Daddy, I'm not bragging, but it was a rigorous and self-sacrificing thing I was actually able to accomplish only with the Lord's help. I wasn't a breeze, let's say.)
- Survived two c-section births and hope to also survive serious congestive heart failure.
- Went to New York City in 1998 with $300 to my name and left in 2004 making a very nice salary as an assistant to highly demanding financial executives.
- Survived the 1988 San Francisco earthquake.
- Survived 9-11.
- Survived sleepless nights with newborns.
- Saw, interviewed or met numerous favorite bands or musicians, went to some incredible concerts, even saw Michael Jackson one foot away from me, trying to keep his nose from falling off his face. Met Alice Cooper, who was really down to earth.
- Lived in Livingston, Montana; Orange County, CA; Utah; Tucson, AZ; San Francisco, CA; Maryland; Madrid; New York; Los Angeles...
- Saw the ruins of Tikal, Guatemala and heard howler monkeys roaring through the trees.
- Read all of The Brothers Karamazov and Atlas Shrugged and LOVED them. (Was unsuccessful with James Joyce's Ulysses.)
- Still look younger than my age (I actually got 'carded' for buying Nyquil!)
- Learned to play and sing Bohemian Rhapsody quite well on the piano at age 13 (sadly, lost that talent... But I've still got "Chopsticks.")
Okay, well, many of you have probably done very daring, amazing things or put your life on the line to defend others' freedom and stuff. Maybe you've been published, have the record of first commenter on the most blogs, or can come up with witty comments that get everyone in stitches! Or maybe you've quietly done small, yet simple and great things to enrich the lives of others. You have enriched my life with your blogs and comments, although my health and schedule have made it hard to be on the computer as frequently lately.
Love to all,
Squiddy