But, 40 is when women realize how far in life we've come. I decided I wasn't going to spend these last 40 days of being 39 focusing on how old I'm getting but rather on what I've accomplished, where I've been these past 40 years and what I want out of the next 40 years.
I have always loved good quotes, but more than just a good quote I love a good song lyric. I can't remember crap sometimes but I can always remember the words to a song I have not heard in years.
Sometimes a good song lyric can be as amazing as great poetry. When I was in high school I used to post song lyrics on the back of my bedroom door. Some people find good poetry in Robert Frost or Emily Dickinson. I used to find it in Axl Rose, the Beatles and Billy Joel. I don't really care where the words come from just if they speak to me.
These next 40 days I'd like to share some of my favorites like...
The words of the prophets
are written on the subway walls...
-Simon and Garfunkel
Some are just genius, some just meant a lot at a particular moment, and some don't need explanation- they just speak for themselves. I hope you like them.
40 days and counting!