43

I awoke this morning, this day of my birth, and still felt sleepy.

I've not really been taking care to get enough sleep lately and, at time like that, I really do begin to feel my age. It's usually just temporary and I expect that this will be no different however, I came to the stark realization that I've become 43. And, really it no more bothers me than when I turned 40.

What is interesting though is that this is usually the time of year that I begin to assess where I am, what I am doing and all of those other introspective questions that one asks from time to time. I have come up with some of the most clear answers that I have in a long time. I won't bore you all with the details but let's just say that this is the year that I find happiness within myself without expecting other people or things to change my life.

It's quite comforting, really.

So, here, on the morning of my 43rd birthday, I wish to say that I am relatively happy with my choices so far and, while there is always room for improvement, that is for me to find in a positive way.

Thank you to everyone out there who has tuned in over the lifetime of this - my little piece of cyberspace - and I hope that your day is as good as mine is destined to be.

Ciao!