Well. Here it is. My fortieth birthday.
I felt the sun rise in Aotearoa last night here in the UK. The girls and I danced and danced and laughed and laughed. Spinning her around, Astrid was happy as she could be. I felt the world move. It was pure love and joy.
This past year I’ve been thinking about forty. And the responsibility it brings. It really is time now to complete my projects. It really is time to make some proper money of my own – not working for other people. It really is time to take charge of my life and stick to my plans. Not to allow myself to be distracted and let myself slack off.
It’s time to dream my biggest dreams and make them come true.
This year I’m putting all my energy into writing my first book and app. Then I’d like to be able to move out to Gloucester or East Sussex, buy a little house to begin with – and cover the kids school fees. Once that’s done, a series of little canteens in cities around the world.
Be BRAVE.
WORK harder.
I AM the BOSS of me.
Happy 40th. You know what they say, life begins at 40. I’ll turn 43 this year and there is a certain truth in it. I hope you’ll make your biggest dream come true. 2013 seems to be a year of resolutions all around. I too want to write a book. Let’s hope we’ll both succeed! Good luck.
Hi Shin – I think life really does begin at 40. Doing pretty well so far – great things are happening!!! And yes, we will write our books!!
happy birthday! enjoy. i have loved my 40′s, and i hope you will too.
Hi Samantha – the 40s are going well so far!!! Thanks for the birthday wishes x
Happy birthday Charlotte! Sending you good wishes and some Auckland sunshine xx
Hey Heleen – great to hear from you. Thanks for the birthday wishes. I hear you guys had a bit of a dry Summer?
happy birthday sweet pea – from one feb birthday girl to another. xx
Hey Miss Pisces. How was your birthday? How are you doing??
Happy belated birthday wishes. Thank you for writing this wonderful blog and for posting those lovely photographs. May your dreams all come true for you and your family. xx
Ah, thanks Loraine xx
Ooh, I missed this one! A very belated and Happy 40th Birthday to you Charlotte. Looking forward to seeing more on the book, very exciting x
The blog and the book are tussling for my time!!
yes, it’s been very dry here, worst in 30 year apparently. Glad to report we’ve had a bit of rain this weekend :)
Belated happy 40th Charlotte. Your photos are BEAUTIFUL!