Today is My Birthday

The Benefits of Being 55 :
(read somewhere while surfing the net)

You realize that the age of 55 is young and not a near death experience.

You don't have to worry about body parts falling because they are already there.

You realize that worrying just takes away your precious time because it doesn't change anything.

You don't allow people to rent space in your head.

You realize that your weaknesses gave you your strengths.

You realize this is "me" time and I have the rest of my life to enjoy it.

You can see the distant horizon clearer than when you were in your twenties.

You can still think like a 25 yr old but now you can apply wisdom.

You understand knowledge is power.

You believe stronger than ever that beauty comes from within.

You can get more attention because the youngins think you need it.

You can use the excuse that you are tired and get away with it.

If you forget something, blame it on the age.

If you make mistakes, blame it on the age.

You realized that turning forty was actually young.

You realize that you are considered a "youngin" by those older than you.

You realize that Franklin Roosevelt had it right when he said "You have nothing to fear but fear itself."

You have the option in many companies and government agencies to retire from working if you chose (YES, today in fact).

You understand what "life is a journey, enjoy the ride" really means.

You search for something more meaningful than money.