40

30 taught me not to be afraid of a new decade

31 taught me to take care of myself

32 taught me you're never too old to go back to school

33 taught me who my friends were

34 taught me there were more layers of life to pull back

35 taught me that travel was my heart's desire

36 taught me that there are still wolves in sheep's clothing

37 taught me to embrace where my roots are

38 taught me to bloom where I'm planted

39 taught me that age is just a number

40....what will you teach me? Is it true I'll start caring less about what people think of me? Is it true you're really the best decade? Is it true you're really the new 30? Why have so many dreaded you in the past? 

I guess I'll find out soon. Here's to 40...and all the joy ahead!