Story Created:
Aug 18, 2008 at 11:47 PM CST
Story Updated:
Aug 18, 2008 at 11:47 PM CST
Last week, I moved to the fourth decade of life, when I turned 40-years old. People asked, "Do you feel different?" No, I really don't.
Just to make sure I don't look 40, I recently gave the age guesser guy at Valley Fair a chance. He said 34. I won a blowup bat for that.
At age 40, I can look at both the future, and the past. My son Luke is almost 6-monthes old. While my dad is almost 79. In one picture you can see what it's like at the beginning, the middle, and if I'm so blessed, the twilight of life.
Looking back after leaving home for college at 19. The 20's were about staying up to late, spending more money than I had, and basically living pretty carefree, really wondering what the future would hold.
The 30's were about getting married and starting a family. My wife and three kids are the greatest decisions I've made in 40-years. It was also a time of getting a better understanding of where a career was headed. It's a career I've thouroughly enjoyed.
Now it's time to start the next 40, I hope they'll be as good as the first.
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