Happy Birthday to Meeee, I’m Now For-teeee
Normally, I wouldn’t devote a blog post to my birthday but dudes — it’s the big 4-0!
I feel almost obligated to note the day even though I don’t feel any older than I did last week or even last year (and in some ways, I actually feel better).
“WHAT??? How can that be?” you say! Has she lost her mind?
It’s true, though.
Recent unpleasant circumstances notwithstanding, I feel more confident in who I am now than I did when I was thirty.
I feel more free to speak my mind and I also find it easier to not sweat the small stuff and I feel like I have a much better grasp on what’s truly important in life.
And? I don’t care about cellulite so much anymore. I know…total bonus, right?
Also, please correct me if if I’m wrong, all you forty plus ladies out there, but isn’t this supposed to be about the time we start hitting our sexual peak?
DO TELL
Inquiring forty and almost forty year old minds want to know!
A great big thank you to my friend Shannon of Believer in Balance for giving me a Perfect Post Award for “How I wish.” This is turning out to be a pretty good day after all :)
you are kind of way hotter than I expect a 40-year-old to be; i.e., SERIOUSLY, are you lying? because I think you might be lying. I think you might actually be about 26.
hottie.
p.s. happy berfday, toots. I heart you, Iz.
I’m 38. I know my husband’s rooting for the increased sexual drive in my 40’s. Actually I think at this point he’s kinda hoping maybe it’s 38 1/2. Poor hubby!
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
There’s no way you’re forty,
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy happy happy birthday to you! 40 is HOT! 20 is growing up from childhood, 30 is settling in to adulthood, and 40 is finally, finally hitting stride, so enjoy!
woohoo! Happy Birthday!
I turned 40 earlier this year. Before I hit the big 4-0 I was a bit anxious, but so far, 40’s great!
Happy Birthday!!!!!
Happy Birthday Izzy! I hope you have a wonderful day with all your favourite things. Enjoy…
Happy birthday! You certainly don’t look 40! In fact, if you’re the posterchild for 40, I think I’d like to just zoom past the next 5 years, please.
I hope your 40s are truly as fabulous as you are, Izzy.
Happy B-day, Izzy. Wishing you a day full of love and happiness!
Things do seem to get better after 40. Everything. Happy birthday.
Wuh ho! Happy Birthday!
And yes. It’s true. Like practically overnight.
Lordy lordy look who’s 40!!! As for the prime of your life — yes it is — in many ways! Go for it! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
WOW! Happy Birthday! I hope I look as beautiful as you at 40. ;)
You’re making my freakouts about getting close to 30 sound ridiculous (which they likely are). Hope this year is filled with the best things for you.
I’m 38… and let me tell you, I wouldn’t be 28 again for anything (well, except for the ass… that looked much better at 28)… happy birthday, Izzy, I hope this year brings you nothing but joy.
Happy birthday!
Happy birthday, Izzy! I used to shudder at the thought of turning 40 but now that I’m a year away from it, I’m actually looking forward to it. Life is certainly more fun than it was in my 20’s. Who knew?
Have a great day!
Happy, happy, happy birthday, Izzy!!
Happy Birthday!!!
Yay! Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday to one hot mama, at any age!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday you silly girl! Why didn’t you tell me last night when we were emailing? Girl….and you are 40 and that gives me hope that I can make it…I can do it…39 won’t be so bad,….will it?
Hey, and we are almost cyber twins! Happy Birthday!
HAPPY HAPPY Birthday! From a 44-year-old. Believe me, 40 is the new 20. Hot, hot, hot.
Happy Birthday, Izzy! I’ll meet you in the forties in eleven days!!
xo,
OTJ
And I’ll meet you and OTJ in the forties in eight weeks!
Happy Birthday, sweet Izzy.
Welcome to Club 40 girlfriend. I just joined a few days ago myself. So far, it’s not so bad.
Wishing you a fab birthday and a kick-ass year to come, my fellow Virgo friend.
xo t
Sexual peak in your forties?
I can’t wait.
HAPPY 40th BIRTHDAY, IZZY.
Happy Birthday, Izzy!!
Happy Birthday!!! I like how you describe being forty . . . not sweating the small stuff, speaking your mind and focusing on what’s important in life! Well done.
(After writing a book in my first comment ever on the previous post I totally owe you this)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!! Have a wonderful day, ENJOY it, eat your favorite foods, don’t do any chores you can avoid, and throw a party, even if it’s just for yourself! YAY for YOU!!
Happy, happy birthday, dear Izzy. May your 40s be all that you hope and nothing that you fear.
Happy Birthday!!!!
Happy Birthday — you’re only a few days older than I am :)
Dollin Izzy, happy birthday you precious one.
And now, to smackdown the ageist readers:
Stop with the “you don’t look 40″ crap, okay? 40 looks and is great.
It’s ridiculous in the 21st century to expect 40 to look anything else than fabulous. This is not the 1507 when human life expectancy was probably 45 and that 40 back then is the 89 now. We’re more studly and bitchin, working out, eating smart, going to therapy. Also, modern day antibiotics keeps the tuberculosis and other potentially killer maladies away, along with handwashing and vastly improved birth delivery techniques.
/anti-ageist rant
Back to you, Izzy. The peak is real. Enjoy it. Order something from the sex positive folks at Good Vibrations. (Warning - may be NSFW) You deserve it. Well, you really deserve a romp with the celebrity of your choice, but as busy mothers we must make do.
Love,
GraceD
BTW, I meant -
“this is not 1507″
rather than
“this is not the 1507″ which sounds like the year 1507 is something along the lines of “The OC”.
I guess all this misinformed bs about women in their 40s on up whips me up into a cronemudgeon state.
xoxox
Happy Birthday, Izzy. As a 45-year old (who can pass for 35, or so I’ve been told numerous times), I can honestly say that the sex DOES get better. Part of it is being more comfortable in your own skin, part is not being afraid to ask for what you want, and I think a large part of it for me is having older kids who don’t bug you in the middle of the night!
Happy Birthday! I’ve been forty for two and a half years already & I’m here to state that it’s actually no different than your thirties or twenties. (Shhh, don’t tell anyone! Our secret!)
Happy Birthday, Izzy!
You’re FORTY? Oh crap, I never would have believed that.
Hmmm. Not sure about the Peak thing. Maybe Bossy needs a new pair of hiking boots.
I absolutely agree with you, that to age is to gain much wisdom about life, and it’s worth it.
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday Izzy!!
Happy Birthday Izzy! I turned 40 in January, expected to feel different in some way, and yet I really don’t. Except that my hair is thinner and my complexion is now making me consider those “Fight the 7 signs of aging” beauty treaments. But I have to say, since you asked, that I do seem to also be experiencing the sexual peak thing. I find myself getting horny at the oddest times, and thinking about sex more, too. Which is weird for me, I have to say.
Happy b-day, girlfriend. I hope you really get to enjoy it! As someone who is closer to 50 (though to most I will deny it!) than to 40, I say try to enjoy this great time. As for the sex — Mmmmm — not so much. ;(
Happy Birthday, Izzy!
I’m going to be 41 this year and it hasn’t been the best time, but it has less to do with being 40 and more to do with things going all pear-shaped on me several times. So, yeah, I got nothin’. Aren’t I just a little ball of sunshine?
Happy Birthday, woman. If I am as hot as you are at 40 I am going to run nekkid through the streets proclaiming my birthday hotness
It’s not possible!!! Happy birthday!
At 39, I agree with all that you say. ALL of it…
Happy Birthday, Izzy!
Happy birthday, my friend! You are beautiful, through and through.
40! Oh My GOD! I had to scroll up and make sure I was on the right blog. There is absolutely no way you are 40!
I guess if it’s true than it’s really true that 40 is indeed FABULOUS!
Happy Birthday!
Even though you don’t look even close to forty and I hate you for that, I guess I’ll wish you a happy birthday anyway.
Happy Birthday, you gorgeous broad!
Happy Birthday Izzy! I think you’re a pretty good looking 4-0! Celebrate ;)
Happy birthday! I am a big believer in announcing my own birthday. I walk around all day on my birthday saying “hey, guess what? it’s my birthday!” “is it your birthday? No? Oh, well, it’s mine!” Annoying, but then, on my birthday I don’t care so much!
Happy f’ing Birthday you gorgeous lady - you rock!
Happy Birthday, Izzy! Have a great day…
Happy Birthday! I turned 40 this year and I’m finding it unexpectedly wonderful. It’s like a circuit flipped in my brain and I no longer care what anyone thinks of me. That may be why I dyed my hair blue this summer…
I only saw that one self-portrait, but you do not appear to be 40 years old. I would have guessed 34 or so…happy b-day Izzy!
Wait! I thought 30’s were our sexual peak? But, seeing as I just turned 40 as well, I’ll let you know! (well, maybe I won’t—I’m a bit shy about that sort of talk!)
Happy Birthday!!!! Welcome to this decade!
happy birthday, oh izztastic one. you are SO. FUCKING. BEAUTIFUL.
Happy birthday, Izzy! Were I a stranger meeting you on the street, I’d never guess you were 40. You look fabulous and have the energy of a college student (believe me, I’ve seen you at BlogHer!).
I wish you only the best in the upcoming year.
I thought it would be cool if I were commenter #40 on the big 4-0 post but I think I’m like 90 billion or something.
Happy birthday Izzy! You are a stunning example of why the youngsters shouldn’t fear forty.
Honestly, I’d be really pissed off if I didn’t meet you in person and fall in love instantly (really, do you have to be sooooo nice?) but you’re giving me hope for that next milestone.
Happiest of Birthdays, my friend.
I won’t even say how far off 40 I am, lol, but I just want to say I hope you have a kick-ass day, and I look forward to reading many more of your adventures!
Happy birthday, Izzy! Your strength and integrity make 40 sound like a place we should all strive to be. At 33, I’m looking forward to it.
You’re very welcome!
Happy Birthday to you!! It’s really great to be like you are in your age!!
Happy (Belated) Birthday.
Happy 40th. I hope this turns out to be a wonderful year for you. And Congrats on your award. YEAY!
For your birthday I bestow upon you, YOUR SEXUAL PEAK.
Enjoy and Happy birthday!
Welcome! It’s not so bad over here, on the 40 side. Mostly, anyway. Happy, happy!
Happy happy happy day to you, Izzy. I hope this is the year you find the most happiness in your life thus far.
A very, very happy (belated) birthday. May this year bring you health and happiness.
Happy birthday!!!!
And as a 37 year old, I can tell you I am way happier now than I was at 27, so I totally hear ya.
finally… your blog isn’t crashing my computer andi can wish you HAPPY BIRTHDAY a day late! I ROCK! lol
happy bd my fellow virgo girlfriend. love you so much. wish you ALL the best. hope things are going well. SMOOCHES and you look so FUCKING GORGEOUS for 40. i would NEVER guess it! ever!
Happy belated birthday!!!!!
A belated Happy Birthday. I hope I am half as beautiful and wise when I reach that milestone–which ain’t gonna happen since I only have two years.
Oh but I have been an early bloomer in other areas–and yes, the sex drive is amazing! ENJOY!!
Happy Birthday! I’m way past forty, and I can tell you that 40+ is awesome! You no longer give a crap what other people think, and can wear stripes and plaids together if you want. Or maybe that’s dementia…I can’t remember. Anyway, I thought the sex drive thing was in your late 30’s, but 40 is the new 30, so there you go.
Being a smokin’ hot 45 year old I can totally understand the freedom that comes with being 40 and up. Finall, I no longer care what anyone thinks of me…
As to sexuality, it took awhile for mine to come back after the kids, and once I got used to the extra bunch of stuff around the middle and my boobs having a life of their own…I relaxed into it.
Happiest of birthdays Izzy.
A big happy birthday to you! Congratulations on your award too!
Happy belated birthday to you!
Glad the pieces are being put back together….it takes time and energy and faith….hang in there.
Happy (late) Birthday!
Happy birthday, Izzy!
Happy happy belated b-day to you Izzy! My son Tyler turned 7 on the same day too. Not saying that to make you feel old or anything. I’ll be joining you in 2 years my friend.
And as for the situation with your hubbie, I’m really sorry that you’re going through that. I hope everything will work out in the end.
Happy (belated) birthday. About that other thing, it’s not getting worse. :)
Happy birthday a teensy bit late…if you’re anything like me though the festivities will last at least a week! Besides, isn’t there a rule somewhere about celebrating one week for every decade? If that’s true you’ve got a whole month to party girlfriend!
Happy Birthday!
And about the 40-peak thing…if that’s the case, I want my wife to be 40 now
Happy Belated Birthday! You make 40 sound fab!
Jane, Pinks & Blues Girls
Izzy, at 61 I can tell you the age I always want to go back to was my 40’s for all the reasons you think. Its a beautiful time because you do know more about yourself physically and mentally. And my dear, sexually it was the best time. You have the most energy and once again a clear understanding of your own personal needs. Enjoy the time..you have till about 55 when you begin to slide ever so slightly..even then they are wonderful times, however, the body begins to betray you..so enjoy…and live life your way…. Hugs to a brave women..
Dorothy from grammology
Happy birthday!! I’m coming up on 30 and wondering if it will be any different than my current 28 …. I’m hoping not too much different.
Not worrying about cellulite sounds good, I try not to but every time I look in the mirror I swear it’s making faces back at me.
Hmmm, do I hate you because you look better at 40 than I do at 28, or do I hate you for getting 91 comments on a birthday post?? Decisions, decisions!
Happy birthday ya sexy hoor!!!!
Well happy birthday, I don’t know if this sounds weird but I’ve thought of you as being MUCH younger than 40–a good 28 or 29 at least!
in the last 5 years I went through a gut wrenching divorce, turned 40, lost my mind and went on to discover YES I am more confident now, yes I have definitely hit a higher plateau when it come to sex and I also discovered a wonderful much younger Frenchman :o I know…naughty me *^_^*
Happy Birthday a little bit late!
I knew you were turning 40 but I always think of you as a young soul. And age is really a state of mind, right? :-)
I’m really freaking shocked your 40. Seriously.
And I know I’m late but considering I have a dog disease I think I have a built-in excuse.
Happy birthday, hottie.
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Wahoo!!! I will eat some cake on your behalf. Happy happy birthday!
Happy belated birthday! My b-day is 10 days after yours! I’ll be the big 3-1. I hope I am as fabulous as you at 40 x;)
Welcome to “It’s the New 20 Club” from someone who joined last year. Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy!
A very belated but heartfelt Happy Birthday!
Belated Happy Birthday and welcome to one of life’s new beginnings. Yes, at 40 we begin to let go of some pasts, heartaches, others’ expectation and other things which just won’t be. Am turning 1 decade older than you in less than a couple of months from now and still think I am young enough to always start anew.