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Post By Danny Diego

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Good post! I contemplated the same thing when I turned 45 recently. Part of that is here:
All things considered, I'd rather turn 45 than turn blue.
I still feel 26, I just notice more gray hairs (though I wish there were a lot more of them). And my jean sizes have incrementally increased with the years. No, I don't wear a size 44.
I'm sorer now after a long walk or a short run, or when I use muscles I hadn't used in a while.
I wear glasses to watch TV and ride my motorcycle at night. But I don't alert any of my friends or co-workers of that fact.
I'm satisfied where I find myself at this stage of my life. In seasons, this would be late Summer for me. And I'm content.
I'm a resounding success by no means; neither am I a dismal failure.
Unlike Ol' Blue Eyes, I have more than a few regrets; they're anchors I drag along constantly. I know I can't change things I've done, so I just live with the fact that my conscience will forever hound me like a deranged ex-lover.
In 45 years, I have more good memories than bad, and that's what gets me through the day.
Sometimes I've snapped photos of the great things I've experienced, but I have cherished memories of many other occasions where no camera was available (and maybe that's a good thing).
Folks who knew me at 15 wouldn't recognize me. I'm a completely different person than I was at 25 (and that may be a good thing). I've changed quite a bit since I was 35 and my personality continues to evolve. I plan to be a much better person at 55.
I'm happy to report that I'm in a good place at this point in my life. I am fortunate to be in love with my wonderful wife, who joins me in putting The Lord at the top of our list of priorities.
I have a semi-sane family that lives nearby, great health with some pretty good genes, a small circle of friends that I see often (but not often enough), two (count 'em TWO) ex-wives who don't hate me, a decent job, an open mind, a fairly bright outlook on life, a somewhat pleasant disposition (after morning coffee), and finally, I have true hope that the best just might be to come. Yes, good things are happening and I'm prepared to enjoy them.
Life is a Series of Disappointments. Then You Die.: On Turning 45
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