Birthdays can suck, or they can be really fun! It all starts in your own mind!

On Monday I turned 44. A few years ago I would have cringed to think I’m 44. Now, I’m stoked I’m 44. I’ve learned a lot of things that I don’t want to have to go back and learn again. My reaction to every day things is different now. My reaction to BIG events is much different. I much more centered. I love being 44.!

What I realized this year was birthdays are about friends. I had such a great time going out with my friends, getting little goofy presents from my friends, getting presents from my friends that really meant something, and generally knowing that we have a good time together. As I get older the friends I have may not be as many, but they are there for me, they know me, and most important… I can just be me with them!

I love that.

My friends are a bit crazy I must admit. We do wild stuff. We had a 70’s theme party this year and the dressing up was so awesome.

Another thing I realized about it was that we are comfortable enough with one another to let it hang out… put an outfit on, dance around… having a great time! And there in lies my comment… birthdays are for friends; get together with them. Have some fun. Celebrate your life!

And really, it’s ok to pretend it’s your birthday everyday! I do! You should try it.