This is a big year for Mark and I. I turned 40 a few weeks ago and Mark turned 50 on Friday. I still can’t believe we are This Age.
Confession time: I love being married to a 50-year old. I like being the younger woman. I used to think 40 was old, but over time I’ve learned that 40 is only what you decide to do with it. 40 is amazing. I am not embarrased to do a little dance if the music in my ears moves me to do so, even if i’m waiting at a light to walk across the street. I rock a pencil skirt. I eat cheese without worry. I know things. I feel… great. (Er, most of the time.)
But I need to reminders, especially when the days aren’t as sunny. That’s why I’ve decided to use some birthday money to help me do this. (I was secretly considering getting this white tattoo, but I’m a big chicken and my mother would kill me. As would Mark.)
I want to buy three silver rings, these ones I found on Etsy, but instead of getting names engraved on them I want to get words, three words that I need to stay aware of during my 40th year on the planet. These will be my Keywords For The Future. Things to hold onto when I need reminding.
I think I know what words I want to commit to, but I need your help. I need to hear what words would YOU would choose to help me solidify my own. What do you need to be reminded of? Courage? Kindness? Love? Patience?
