What men were wearing 40 years ago...

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The Julie Project

The Julie Project is a photo essay of Julie over 18 years. Julie is a mother, homeless, drug addict and AIDS sufferer. Someone posted a link to this project on twitter. I read it and cried. Julie is only 2 years younger than me, she’s 38 im about to be 40. I cant believe how different our lives are not only now as adults but as children. I suspect though that Julie didn’t have the opportunity to be a child.  When you have five minutes take the time to read and view the photos. Also take the time to reflect.

The Julie Project

Time to get this party started....

OK. So I have four sleeps until I officially turn 40.  A few months back a friend asked what I wanted to do for my 40th. I honestly didn't know. Do I have a big bash? Do I have a small bash? Do I sit in my bedroom all alone shaking and crying "age is only a number...age is only a number"? I decided to go with a small bash figuring that I'll leave the big bash for my 50th. Now some may see that as denial for not wanting the big bash but I see it as me taking time out to catch up with a couple of friends, have a laugh and a few cocktails. Now I don't know what is happening on the night as I haven't been involved in the arrangements - a few friends have done the organising - I just turn up. Its kind of like the surprise party you have when your not surprised its on. Get my drift?

So what will happen in four sleeps time?
Will I feel a jolt as my life suddenly begins at 40 and does that mean Ive been dead for 39??
More importantly, will I have a headache on sunday morning???