It’s that time of year again. My Birthday was yesterday – I’m 47 years old now. For many years I avoided my birthday. It depressed me. I viewed it as losing my youth and available opportunities – like “Oh No!! I’m too old to join the military” or “I can’t be a member of the NYFD because I’m too old” or “I’m getting too old to change careers” .. etc. Mostly, I didn’t want to face the fact that I was getting older looking and less attractive. Those ships have sailed, but that’s OK.
I embraced by birthday this year. My wife and kids keep me grounded. I’ve accepted the fact that I’m aging but it’s my goal to be healthy and live as long as I can for them. I love my career, and as I age, I’m just getting better at it. I’m taking on bigger responsibilities at work and planning for a long healthy retirement with my wife in the coming years. I’m excited about my future opportunities and being around for my children as they get older. I can’t wait for peewee baseball, gymnastics, boxing and dance classes.
So yea, I’m aging – but I have a lot of things to look forward to and I’m embracing it now.
