I’m 41 and I think these are the best years of my life. It may have something to do with the fact that I have a great relationship with my wife and I have a good situation at work. Stress is low and confidence is high. Yes, my hair is thinning on top and it’s popping out everywhere else. Other than that, no problems. One side benefit to age is that I find myself lasting longer in the saddle. Yee-haw!
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October 10 is D-Day for me, the big 4-0. You cannot know how happy reading these two statements has made me!
Kalhoun just turned 47 over the weekend. I’m still breathing. For now.
Like FairyChatMom, I’m hitting the big 50 in November this year, and I have to say that my 40s were the BEST. Sure, I no longer remember what it’s like to not wake up with aches and pains SOMEWHERE, but while the body may leave something to be desired, the rest of me has figured out who I am and what I like and can just plan enjoy myself.
Celebrate, you’re getting to where the fun really starts happening!!
Re: the small print on movie credits.
That is called presbyopia, translated “old eyes”.
From the time you’re born, the very flexible lenses in your eyes have been stiffening up ever so slightly. At about age 40, they get so stiff that they cannot compensate for the small-stuff-at-a-distance focus that you need. It will continue to get fuzzier through life.
This is why The Ineffible Powers That Control The Universe gave us progressive lenses for glasses. No lines like bifocals or trifocals, so they don’t give away that over 40 status. For the time being, you may need only reading correction, and a pair of over the counter reading glasses will work.
But, with the attainment of 40 years of wear and tear on your body, a good check-up by your doctor (all systems) wouldn’t be out of line. Also see an optholmologist for an eye exam, including a full eye health check. (Pressure, fields of vision, etc.) Many other health problems can first be detected by changes in the eyes, so it’s a good investment.
IF you need vision correction beyond reading glasses, progressive lenses are made by many companies. Do not be fooled into thinking that the one that advertizes (Varilux) is the only one, or the best. Pentax is less expensive and MUCH better. So are many others.
Besides, getting older beats the alternative, a fact that I am becoming very aware of.