My 40's are wonderful!

So far, my 40's have been marked by great success!! 

In my first two weeks of being 40: 

I met my goal of running 10 miles by the end of September; I ran 12.2!!! 

I hired my first new employee and he started this week. 

I received a compliment on my 'dressing for the job you want' from a highly respected colleague.

I painted a picture.

I made a meal in the slow cooker.

I picked apples and pears straight from their trees.

I've reconnected with friends from all areas of my life.

So far, my 40's are wonderful!

 9/23/13

berries, yogurt and cookies, oh my!

pasta fagioli, corn, mixed veggies, apple

 BIRTHDAY CAKE!!!!!!

 salad for birthday dinner

Mmmm, birthday duck!!!!!

 broccoli

chocolate bread pudding and ice cream

 9/24/13

berries and yogurt

 pizza

veggies and mushroom risotto

some frozen pasta dinner thing, corn, mixed veggies

 9/25/13

berries and yogurt

veggies and lamb...

dinner was PF Chang's!!

9/26/13

fruit, yogurt, chocolate muffin

 chicken wings, broccoli, mac & cheese

Mmm, Shabu...

 9/27/13

fruit, yogurt, & cuppy-cake

buffalo chicken pizza and salad

9/28/13

The World's Best 40th Birthday Cake!!!!!
from Oakleaf Cakes

let's suffice it to say that I didn't eat anything healthy today!

9/29/13

roast pork, edamame, salad, bread

grain salad

Mmmm, rice with veggies and shrimps

OMG! Chicken soup, lime juice, cilantro, potatoes

desert selection

9/30/13

mushroom risotto, corn, mixed veggies

I'm sure I must have eaten more than this today...

10/1/13

berries and yogurt

 pizza

 corn and mixed veggies

roast port, broccoli, bread and salad

10/2/13

hot cereal and fruit

pasta fagioli, corn, mixed veggies, pear

oreo cake

cheese ravioli, broccoli

10/3/13

two eggs, steak, tomatoes

 pizza

savory chicken, corn, mixed veggies

10/4/13

Pizza...I'm pretty certain this was the day I had a turkey sandwich and veggie soup for lunch

 10/5/13

baby shower cake

there were also the most delicious crab cakes I've ever tasted at this party!!!

pasta, marinara, broccoli

10/6/13

turkey chili, corn, mixed veggie

 buffalo chicken tenders

 cheese burger and fries...

...And what I left. It was good, just ALOT.

10/7/13

firehouse salad

Thai curry chicken with shrimps, sweet potatoes, peas, red pepper, rice

10/8/13

fruit, yogurt, cookie

 eggplant and bean casserole, carrots, green beans, a few pieces of mac & cheese

pizza and salad

Last day of my 30's

What a weekend! The last of my 30's! Tomorrow I'll celebrate my 40th birthday and I can't wait!!!

I'm happy to say that, unlike many, I look forward to what the next phase of my life will bring...what the upcoming year will bring, how I'll change and grow, and who I'll become. So much has come into my life in this past decade alone. It's taken much effort to live a life of purpose, to seek balance, and to try to be of service to others. These things have brought me happiness, peace, and opportunities. The way I see it, if I continue to do what I've done, I'll get more of what I've got!

I say good night to my 30's, grateful that they have brought me much, and will awake to my 40's with a sense of adventure and fun and excitement!

 9/20/13

Greek yogurt and berries

 sauteed veggies, and a steak with bean and rice bowl

Mmm, General Gao's chicken, scallion pancakes, steamed veggies, and rice

 9/21/13

banana

 chicken meatball appetizer

 yummy scallop appetizer

 avocado and mango appetizer - delish!!!

 arugula salad with cheese

 chicken with quinoa

 yummy chocolate wedding cake

 giant salad

 pineapple, bacon, and cherry pepper pizza

eggplant, pepperoni, garlic, and basil pizza

 9/22/13

FRUIT MANIA!!!!

 salad & pork loin sammy

leftover Chinese with steamed veggies