The big day has finally arrived.
August 22, 2018 40! (sigh) Much of what they say is true as you turn this corner. I am wiser. I am more comfortable in my own skin. I compare less. I listen more. I say yes less. My perspective broader; my focused narrowed. I seek stillness and refinement. I am able to recognize the ugly and press in until I find beauty. Mindfulness comes more naturally and more often. And so much more. Old friends met me in the driveway before work with flowers. My office was full of treats and signs and more flowers. Texts and calls interrupted my day and my beautiful mom took me out for a long lunch. I had a great day but the night didn't go according to plan. My boys were being wild. The night was ticking away. The plan to go out to a nice dinner was not coming together. So, I ditched my uncooperative dates and went out to dinner by myself. My mom agreed to take the boys while I made the 30 minute drive to one of my favorite restaurants so I coul...