Have you spent any time thinking about what your 40th birthday will mean to you? Are you already past 40 and full of wonderful wisdom you can share? I’m thinking about that dreaded decade of my 40’s more then I care to admit lately. Now wait a second. I still have almost an entire year before the big four oh, the problem is the remarkable number of “Surprise” parities, 40th birthday parties, and cocktail parties I have been attending as of late.
I have concluded that 40th birthday parties are kind of like funerals. Seriously! Seems to me the 40th party is a huge reflection of the birthday guy or gal….it gives us a glimpse into what there very last get together might look like too.
That great big surprise party that I went to back in February. That girl had every person she had ever met show up at that thing. It was sickly sweet, short and to the point. Just like her. Got me thinking. Wouldn’t her funeral be the EXACT same way? That girl would pack the house.
The outdoor bon fire party starring the reformed partier that went until the wee hours. He is the guy who NEVER misses a GOOD paaarrttyy. Fer sure his funeral would be a rowdy celebration of his life, followed up by a massive wake and cheers all around.
The party that I threw this weekend for a girlfriends 40th. It was politely attended by her nearest and dearest friends, and all of their kids. There were some good laughs, fabulous food, great wine. Yep. Her funeral would be the same way. Civil, nice, polite.
Well folks, I’m not going out like this. On my 40th birthday I am leaving this country on a plane. I will be somewhere disgustingly romantic that helps me stroke something off my bucket list. Think Paris, or the Grand Caymen Islands. I’m not sharing my 40th birthday with anyone but my Hubby and maybe my kids, cause apparently I am all kinds of selfish like that. Does this mean no one will come to my funeral? That the funeral parlour will be empty. Just me and my laptop?
Crap.
Do you think they have twitter in heaven? Well, at least I’ll be smiling until the day I find out!
So tell me, how do you see your 40th birthday?
Mwah
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I’m not celebrating my 40th because I refuse to acknowledge it. I don’t want a funeral either. I guess I’m just a cranky old lady. *shrugs*
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40? The desparate housewives are all about 47. And Kelly Preston is pregnant. What’s 40 any more?
LOL! I’m in denial at being in my mid-30’s..I haven’t even begun to think about 40…although I did have to answer the question “Where do you see yourself in 10 years?” on my blog today…at which point I will be over 40- YIKES!
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Im planning a big bash. Considering I was pregant for 30 i think I earnt it!!
Is it wrong that you’re thinking about funerals in the same sentence as 40th birthdays? LOL!
I’ve been to a number of 40th celebrations in the last year that have included an 80s party (where costumes were mandatory), a girls-only trip to NYC, a swank dinner out for a few close friends…they’ve run the gamut.
Not sure what I’m going to do for mine yet…but I suspect I will be like you and try to just get away with the hubby. That’s the celebration I need!! 🙂
I love the insight!! My 40th is in a little over 5 years, and I know I want a party, but mostly I want a cat. So does that mean there will be a bunch of cats at my funeral?? AM I GOING TO BE THE CRAZY CAT LADY?!?!
I want a fun pink party with dancing and friends.. I know crazy… When I turned thirty I went to a water park and it was fun. Maybe I will just do that again..
That sounds like the very best 40th birthday present anyone could give themselves.
I dig it.
Bah, 40 is sooo over-rated… been there, done that, hope to do it again next year… LOL!
You spring chicken, you!
I don’t blame you – be selfish. Get on a plane and go!!!!!!
I had to surprise birthday parties – which were wonderful (resulting in some hideous photos….) but as I am a more private person, I much prefer your idea. Be selfish. It’s YOUR day!
And btw, 40 is the 20 – haven’t you heard?
I can’t remember my 40th birthday even though it was very recent. I call that a success!
I have 1 and a half years to go before the big 4-0 and I do admit I’m really nervous about this birthday.
I like your idea about leaving on a jetplane with the husband and maybe the kids. I think I will have to plant that seed now.
Michelle
I think taking an awesome trip or something would be a fab way to celebrate turning 40!
Ok, now you got me thinking about my big 4-0. I still have a few more years to go.
I’m a quiet, homebody so for sure my big 4-0 will be celebrated like yours, with my hubby and kids only. So, errr…I guess my funeral will be empty too. LOL!