Alien
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« on: July 14, 2015, 07:48:11 AM » |
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Good Morning All,
Well, today is my 40th birthday. I'm currently laid up with a broken ankle (slipped going down my 3 stairs on the way to work last week) so I've had some time to reflect. It's true what my father always said, that time moves faster the older you get. Seems like only a moment ago, I turned 15 and got my learner's permit. Now there's white streaks in my beard and yes, I must admit...I'm getting old...er.
Looking back, it's fair to say that I have my share of regrets but all in all, I am thankful for the life that I have. I am pleased with the direction of my journey.
I am happy that the rage that was such a dominant part of me throughout my teenage years and my 20's has passed. Once, I sought out fights and confrontations and I have the scars, both physical and emotional, to remind me of darker days. Now, I avoid conflict whenever possible. I prefer my peaceful existence.
There is a beautiful woman in my bed, a good dog asleep at my feet, a hell of a motorcycle in my garage, my health and that of my loved ones is good and I love what I do for a living, although it will never make me rich.
In short, I have everything that I've ever wanted.
That realization is the best birthday present possible.
Ride Safe,
Alien
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« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2015, 07:54:24 AM » |
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Alien, sounds like you have it all together in your life. It is good to reflect on ones life and then to recognize all ones blessings. From now on, every time you face adversity, you need to bring these thoughts to the fore and let them guide your response to your problem. I wish I could do that every time but I find that there is still a little fire in the belly. Take care
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« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2015, 08:59:18 AM » |
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Well, happy birthday ! Sounds like you're doing OK. Thats a good thing. But, 40 ? You're still a pup !  |
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« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2015, 09:03:39 AM » |
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Alien, you are wise. Some never are satisfied with life. Hold that attitude! Happy 40th and many more! When my youngest had his 40th and said that he was getting old, i reminded him that I was over double his age.  |
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« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2015, 09:23:25 AM » |
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Happy 40th, alien. Some people never have those realizations who are twice your age!
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« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2015, 09:39:00 AM » |
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Great Post!  |
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« Reply #6 on: July 14, 2015, 09:52:27 AM » |
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Happy Birthday!
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« Reply #7 on: July 14, 2015, 10:31:38 AM » |
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happy Birthday,, I never had that realization till I turned 50. But most importantly I had it.
My take on life is , "I may never have a ton of money, but I will always have the things that money cannot buy" therefore I am a very rich man.
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« Reply #8 on: July 14, 2015, 10:56:18 AM » |
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Yea, I'm lookin at 40, too  Happy BD CHEERS |
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« Reply #9 on: July 14, 2015, 11:13:58 AM » |
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Happy Birthday, you are wise beyond your years.
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« Reply #10 on: July 14, 2015, 01:29:38 PM » |
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Sounds like a county song. Lol. Found the one it made me think of. Lucky Man by Montgomery Gentry- I think some of the lyrics
My old trucks still running good
My ticker's ticking like they say it should
I got supper in the oven, a good woman's loving
And even my bad days ain't that bad
Yeah, I'm a lucky man
I'm a lucky lucky man
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« Reply #11 on: July 14, 2015, 04:39:32 PM » |
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Yea, I'm lookin at 40, too Happy BD CHEERS GIG you are looking at 40 but question is from how far north  |
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« Reply #12 on: July 14, 2015, 04:52:33 PM » |
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I wish I was 40! It's a great thing to be happy with what you have instead of hoping the next thing brings happiness. Maturity and wisdom come with age. For too many age arrives alone.
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« Reply #13 on: July 15, 2015, 07:05:33 AM » |
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One always seams to reflect on milestone birthdays. This keeps happening at 50, 60 and 70... You have a very good attitude, many go through a mid-life crices at 40. On your Birthday, just remember you are not a year or a decade older, just a day...
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« Reply #14 on: July 15, 2015, 08:58:27 AM » |
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40, lets see? What? Hell, I'm closer to the end than I am the beginning! Happy Bday Alien! I remember when I used to hear: "If you have your health you have everything". I used to think, WTH. Don't ever forget that, it's true, take care of yourself!
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« Reply #15 on: July 15, 2015, 08:30:45 PM » |
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Wow your older then me! Only by less then a yr. Happy b-day. |
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Alien
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« Reply #16 on: July 15, 2015, 08:40:58 PM » |
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Thanks everyone!
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« Reply #17 on: July 15, 2015, 11:04:21 PM » |
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Congrats as well. Turning 40 I soon realized I was not young anymore and slowing down some, just about the time I quit growing beards in the winter since was turning gray and now some 5 years past that gray mustache and hair as well - darn hereditary genetics on my mom's side of the family.  At least I still have my hair I guess, not loosing it yet? Hear is to another 40+ more - By the way, we needs PICS to prove you have a beautiful women beside you - just kidding.  |
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