Au revoir forties ...

[dizzojay]

So, as I enter my last three hours as a forty-something year old woman, I find myself in a bit of a reflective mood.

I'm not bothered about hitting the big 5-0, it doesn't scare me or intimidate me, but it just seems odd to leave my forties behind.  Because the forties was the decade in which I discovered fandom, and in doing so, I discovered myself.

So every episode of Supernatural I've ever watched, every fanfic I've ever written, every piece of fan art I've produced, every one of you amazing fandom friends I've made, every convention I've attended; it all happened in my forties.

In doing so, it made me fiercely proud of my inner geek.  The aspect of me that I'd kept tamped down and buried for so long, now she's out - loud and proud - and she isn't ever going back.

My forties gave me so many of the best times of my life.

So yes, I'm a little bit sad about moving on and leavng the forties behind but, at the same time, I'm excited for what the next stage of my life is going to bring!

And whilst I'm on the subject of my inner geek, here are a couple of fun little videos of Mr D and me earlier today, playing with one of my gorgeous birthday presents from work - my little BB8 ... :D

Comments

[eve_n_furter]

Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great one!

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

It was wonderful, thank you :)

[sasha-dragon.livejournal.com]

Upwards and onwards, I'm sure there's a bright future of Fan Girling and Geeeking out there for you. Have a lovely birthday.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Oh, I don't intend to give up anytime soon :)

[jj1564.livejournal.com]

I'm so pleased you found fandom and released your inner geek in your forties - I'm sure your fifties will be just as exciting!

BB8 is so cute, I loved your vids - has he made the tea yet?! Please bring him with you next Sunday!

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

I'm pleased I found fandom too, its certainly given my life an extra fabulous dimension!
BB8 enjoyed his little outing at the weekend :)

[jj1564.livejournal.com]

It was lovely to see BB8 playing skittles with the minis, thanks for bringing him, and for coming, it's always lovely to see you, too!

[supernutjapan.livejournal.com]

Heee! Love the background music too! <3 Happy Birthday!

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

It's great, isn't it :)

[jillmariej.livejournal.com]

Happy Birthday you wonderful, talented beautiful soul. I hope your day is filled with joy! Thank you for sharing your 'geeky' talents with us. You Rock!

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much, that's a very lovely birthday tribute!
I had a great birthday, thank you :)

[casey28.livejournal.com]

The forties were special for you, may the fifties be just as wonderful! *hugs*

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Thank you, I'm sure they will be :)

[be-my-precious.livejournal.com]

I hope you had a wonderful birthday! I'm sorry I didn't post a happy for you yesterday, but my computer is in the critical care unit and my app lets me do about... Two things. Can't even get me to my inbox! Anyway, another happiest birthday to you!

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Thank you - I hope you've got all your computer woes sorted out now!
*hugs*

[katleept.livejournal.com]

OMG! The kids would LOVE that!! What exactly is it??

And again, happy late birthday!! Sorry I missed it!

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

It's a little remote control BB8 (from Star Wars) model. You control him with an app on your phone and he's got AI, so he can learn to respond to you.

This is him on the UK Amazon site ... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sphero-Star-Wars-Enabled-Droid/dp/B0107H5FJ6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1523389045&sr=8-1&keywords=sphero+bb-8&dpID=41mA9oKVTuL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

[katleept.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the info! Unfortunately we don't have the ability to app. Maybe one day!

[milly-gal.livejournal.com]

What an amazing journey of a decade ♥ Thankful to know you, bb xx

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Back atcha xx