40 things before I turn 40

Why be realistic when you can be ridiculous?

I will turn 40 this year. I feel awkward saying that because people often think I’m 40+ already. I don’t know if it’s my long flowing dresses and Birkenstocks, the ‘smile lines’ around my eyes or the fact that I still wash my face with Dove soap like a teenager.

But, judgements - and following awkwardness - aside (Oh my God, are you not even 40??), I’m l…