Somewhat older

...and yes, somewhat wiser, I think.

It's the big 4-0 today, and while I'm officially now "middle-aged", I don't feel it (for what it's worth, I seem to be stuck at a self-perception of being in my early 30s). However, I no longer feel like a callow youth, which is nice. Compared to when I turned 30, I have:

• a decent career, for pretty much as long as I choose to pursue it
• no debt
• a groovy car
• more happiness
• more "emotional intelligence" (wanky term, but it fits)
• a relationship model that works for me.
  
• and a current relationship, ditto

On the non-credit side of the ledger, I don't yet own property, I have no financial assets to speak of, my general health is as good as ever, and I might be a tiny tidge less fit, but not that much (given the fact I was pretty average when I was 30, and I still am). My hair is a shade lighter due to the amount of grey.

Speaking of health, though, I've had a horrible stomach bug these last few days which mainly manifested itself as headache, dizziness, nausea and no energy. I suppose it was good that there were no very messy manifestations elsewhere, although I've never been wiped out this badly by something like this before. I'm living on toast and baked beans at present, but my stomach was enough recovered today that I could have some very nommy birthday chocolate cake baked by saluqi in her groovy new oven at her and faxon's groovy new house.

I also got one of the best evar birthday presents from reynardo and lederhosen - lolspeak magnets! "I maded u a purrito but I ated it",  "loldog sez iz mah cheezburger invisible?" and "frozn harbles do not want!!1!" on the freezer are my faves so far. The kit needs more "noms" though.

And thanks to everyone who's given me birthday wishes!

And just for the sake of silliness

Best GraphJam evar. Although I agree with the commentors who say "I Want To Break Free" should really be at the far right of that graph.