Well, it’s finally arrived. Tomorrow is my birthday.
My 40th birthday.
The 40th birthday is traditionally when a person gets all that “over the hill” bullshit. The thing is, I don’t feel old. I’m in great physical shape, I like to have my fun, AND we’re just over two months away from being done with our debt management program. My 40th year on earth will be a new beginning, a new chapter of my life free from the shackles of debt and poor spending habits.
For me, life really does begin at 40.
Now, let’s get down to business. Get those fists ready….but give me a minute to stretch out. I don’t wanna pull anything – I am almost 40 you know. 🙂
Posts That Make Me Fist Pump
- How To Dump a Gift Card from My Money Counselor
- It’s Better to Give … But It’s BEST to Feel Gratitude from Afford Anything
- Are All Energy Efficient LED Christmas Lights A Scam? from Money Life And More
- Choosing Long-Term Success over Immediate Gratification from The Frugal Farmer
- This New Year, Take the Time to Look Back at What You’ve Accomplished from Beating Broke
Shameless Self Promotion
- How Do You Know It’s Time to Get Rid of Your Car? is my post this week at Money Ning
- Communication: We’ve Come Full Circle is my post this week in the CareOne Community
- What You Need To Know About Nonprofit Debt Relief Providers is my latest staff post at My Personal Finance Journey
Emergency Fund Update
Not a Paycheck week, so no increase.
- Total Balance: $400
- Goal Balance: $1000 (by February 28th)
Marathon Training Update
I lost 2 pounds over Christmas week…..WHAT? That’s how I roll……
- 12/20 Weight : 209.4 (-2)
- Total Weight Loss: (-1.6)
- Goal Weight : 185.0
Thanks for the mention, Travis, and happy, happy birthday!!! At 46, I can tell you that if you continue to do it right, things will only get better (although the big 5-0 freaks me out a little. 🙂 ) Have a great day tomorrow!
It’s great to hear that life doesn’t end at 40, Laurie. Thanks for the birthday wish, I had a great one!
Thanks much for the fist pump Travis. And best wishes for a prosperous 40th year!
You’re welcome, Kurt…and I definitely plan on the years ahead being VERY prosperous!
Welcome to the club and Happy Birthday!!! You’re going to rock the 40’s!
Hells yes I’m gonna rock the shiznit out of my 40’s! 🙂
Happy Birthday Travis (one day early)!
Thanks, DC…..had a great birthday and all around weekend!
Travis,
I am 5 years behind you, at 35..
But oddly have the exact same current weight and goal weight.
How about we both show up at Fincon next year at 185 lbs?
Sounds good to me,
Jefferson
Yeah, let’s do it, Jefferson……lean, mean, finely tuned machines!
I know a couple other people with your birthday, so happy 40th birthday to you! You are in some good company with the others I know. Thanks for including my post in your round up. Hopefully it shed some light on Christmas lights 🙂
Thanks Lance….I’ve always wondered about the cost comparison of the different kinds of lights – now we all know!
40 is only old when you shovel snow and visit your doctor for regular checkups. Stay close to your young daughter and you’ll feel 30 again. I have a daughter becoming a teenager soon. I don’t feel my age, neither should you.
Here’s to another great year Bro!
LOL, Steve….I definitely don’t feel my age (yet). I try not to get too hung up on the number. Great advice about staying close to my daughter…..it does help me feel younger – but at other times, not so much. 🙂 2014 is going to be a great year!
Happy Birthday!
Thanks Stefanie, much appreciated!
I totally missed it, so happy belated birthday Travis! 40 is the new 20 🙂
Thanks, Lisa! I don’t feel old, but I definitely don’t feel 20. LOL.