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On 40.

Sit back, enjoy the journey, and trust the process! And wear a ridiculous hat!!

Bri Gerzevske

Bri Gerzevske

— 7 min read
On 40.
One time, about eight months ago, I told one of my teammates that I wanted a giant foam cowboy hat like Yosemite Sam. I don't remember saying this, but I am not surprised. So guess what I got for my birthday last week because my team is actually The Best?

I remember when my dad turned 40.

I was in junior high school. My mom threw him this bananas-bonkers surprise party at a restaurant with friends and family. There was karaoke. I think I was at a sleepover at Michelle R.'s house that night so I wasn't at the party. I just knew it was a big deal.

He was 40.

"Over The Hill."

He came home with cheeky, funeral-themed birthday cards.

He was old. OLD!

Practically seconds from death, if you didn't know any better.

And that sentiment seems reasonable — until you turn 40.

Because, as an Oddball Leader, I’m realizing that reaching 40 is pretty dang great:

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