So my birthday is coming up- in fact, you only have 20 more shopping days. It’s July 5th, a Saturday and a holiday weekend. It’s my fortieth, which is kind of a big deal to me. I’m so hoping to get a digital camera and take that up as a new hobby in the new stage of my life (old), but we’ll see if that plan comes to fruition.
I do know that I’d like to do something very fun. I thought about having a party, but I’m not really a party-thrower, being shy and reserved- a houseful of people and noise isn’t my idea of a good time. So that’s out. What I am thinking now is getting together with 4 or 5 of my good girlfriends, one of whom’s birthday is the same as mine, and doing stuff. Funds should be decent at that time, but definitely not unlimited. Maybe 300-400 dollars not including food and drinks. The thought of going out to a club and drinking too much and becoming depressed and maudlin about getting old does not appeal.
I will pledge to turn 40 before you and test the waters. I turn 40 on June 14th. I have no plans and babygirl is laid up in bed. I would appreciate any suggestions.
A friend turned 40 last year. She had two parties back to back. A “happy 20th BD” Friday night, followed by another the next night. Instead of the typical “over the hill” cards and gifts, people had to get creative. I attended both parties, and they were a blast.
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A friend turned 40 last year. She had two parties back to back. A “happy 20th BD” Friday night, followed by another the next night. Instead of the typical “over the hill” cards and gifts, people had to get creative. I attended both parties, and they were a blast.
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This was going to be my suggestion. Throw yourself two happy 20th parties.
My birthday is next Saturday and I still haven’t decided what I am doing yet. If I come up with a good idea I will let you know about it (though I am turning 26 I also prefer not to spend my birthday drunk in a bar so anything I come up with might be of interest to someone of your years and wisdom.)
I threw myself a party. I invited all my friends/coworkers/family over for “BYOB and bring a dish to share” kind of party, with a bonfire in the back yard. It was GREAT! (I’ll be ignoring 42 in two weeks, thanks.)
Next year when I turn 40 I plan to get together with a few friends and bicycle from Pittsburgh to Washington DC on the Greater Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal trails. Of course since my birthday’s in January there will have to be a delay. We’ll probably also have a party in the spring, a nice outdoor party.
My grandma just celbrated the 52nd anniversary of her 40th birthday party, refusing to admit she’s 92.
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Possible NSFW: This is how all 40th birthday parties should end.
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Don’t be silly. Do you know what the insurance for that costs these days?
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I will pledge to turn 40 before you and test the waters. I turn 40 on June 14th. I have no plans and babygirl is laid up in bed. I would appreciate any suggestions.
Thanks for all the suggestions! And early happy birthday to Thudlow Boink!
I wish that I could be comfortable having a party, but I’m just not.
Streaking… now there’s an idea. Not a good idea, but an idea nonetheless.
Midlife crisis? No, that comes after. Disneyworld? Too hot. Passing out naked in the park? But I just did that last weekend… not really.
I’ll probably just do what **Emily Litella ** suggests and do something special with my friends. But I am going to do some more research and try to come up with something grand.
