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45 Today

Today I finally reach 45 years old – middle aged if I live to 90…

It’s been suggested I’ve always been 45. Even when I was 6 I would sit in with the adults and voice my opinions about the world or the topic under discussion. And I was always much happier with kids being in the role of dad or granddad rather than classmate.

45 is a good age.

I have a wife I’m madly in love with

I have children I adore

I can’t think of a better job than taking photos of people

I live in a beautiful part of the country

The CFS is on the decline (more about that in posts to come).

None of these things has come about without a huge amount of work, time, dedication and luck, but I appreciate every last bit of it.

Right now, I wouldn’t want to be any other age.

29 comments

Z said...

Many happy returns, KIm. Good news about your health, I'm glad for you.

Kim Ayres said...

Thanks Z :)

A Daft Scots Lass said...

Happy Birthday, Kim! May you get happier each birthday and may all this year's wishes come true.

Falak said...

Once again, Happy Birthday! May all the hard work and dedication bring in more luck. Great to know about the CFS!

Lynne said...

happy birthday! I've found the 40's are so bad either!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on your natal day! How wonderful to be content with your age and your life! Happy the CFS is better...may your luck hold and it will go away forever!

savannah said...

happy birthday, sugar! i remember being 45...*sigh*



i think. ;)


(great news about the cfs! good news is starting to happen everywhere in blogville!)

savannah said...

xoxoxoxoxoxox

(forgot to add those!)

Anna van Schurman said...

As you may remember I turned 45 11 days ago. I kept telling everyone who wished me a happy birthday, "I'm halfway done." No one thought I was funny. Many happy returns of the day.

KamilleE said...

Happy Birthday!

You have a wonderful life btw.

Brave Astronaut said...

All the best to someone very special on his special day. Happy Birthday. I'll pull into my 44th parking spot in two months.

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Kim! Are you taking some time off today?

Unknown said...

Great post. 45 looks good on you.

Lee Ann L. said...

It does my heart good to hear that your CFS is on the decline. It isn't fun with chronic health problems. I know. I have some issues that I deal with all the time and it can be so frustrating at times.

Happy Birthday!

Frankie said...

Best wishes and many happy returns... you wear contentment well.

angryparsnip said...

What a wonderful post today !

Happy Birthday !
What great news about your health.

Let there be Cake !

cheers, parsnip

neena maiya (guyana gyal) said...

A happy post!! I like the fact that you appreciate. And the best news...the CFS is on the decline. I can't wait to hear more!

Happy birthday, Kim! Happy everything!

p.s. I thought 50 was middle age, hehe.

Steve Bailey said...

Happy birthday and now following you!!!

Charlie said...

You kid, you.

At 6, a philosopher with a beard. Odd, but not unheard of. I think Dr. Sigmund Frood was similar.

The best news is about the CFS. I wondered about that during Wigtown.

Happy Birthday, my friend.

hope said...

Big HUGS!

And I was always the kid "10 going on 35"...I was kinda disappointed when nothing spectacular happened on my 35th birthday. :)

I say the more birthdays the better...carry on!

mapstew said...

A good day was had I'm sure! :¬)

Kim Ayres said...

Gillian - thank you :)

Falak - thank you :)

Lynne - I take it you mean "aren't" :)

Theanne & Baron - thank you :)

Savannah - thank you xoxoxoxoxoxo :)

Anna VS - belated happy birthday! It's always good to know someone is leading the way for me :)

Kamille - thank you :)

Brave Astronaut - thank you - I forgot you were barely out of diapers :)

Allen - had a chilled out day - lunch with my wife, presents from the kids and a chocolate torte my wife made for a birthday cake that was wonderful :)

Carole - thank you :)

Lee Ann - thank you :)

Frankie - thank you :)

Parsnip - thank you :)

Guyana-Gyal - thank you - appreciation is an important and under rated state of being :)

Steve - thank you, and welcome :)

Charlie - thanks Charlie - much appreciated :)

Hope - more birthdays is much better than the alternative... ;) Big HUGS back!

Mapstew - it was indeed, thank you :)

Amanda said...

Happy Birthday Kim - two days before mine!! SO glad to hear your that things are going well for you - you deserve it!!

Jayne Martin said...

You're a puppy! My 40s were my favorite decade. That's when things really started getting good. Sounds like you've already got a good start, my friend. :)

Anonymous said...

Sounds like it was perfect.

debra said...

Since we've been out of town until last night, I'm late in wishing you joy, love, peace and more. Last year you had your own holiday---this year you do, too, it's just quieter.
(o)

Kim Ayres said...

Amanda - happy birthday to you too - hope you had a good one :)

Jayne - with your move and changes, sounds like you're getting your decade under control too :)

Allen - pretty much :)

Debra - don't worry about being late - I appreciate your wishes :)

Hindsfeet said...

Lovely....

Happy Birthday to you, Kim....grateful for your life these past couple of years, just so ya know.....

...my bday was on 10/13...turned 39....midlife for me as well...

...unless I get hit by a bus tomorrow.

; )

Kim Ayres said...

Happy birthday for a couple of weeks ago! :)

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