I turn 40 tomorrow. This is what my mornings look like now. When did that happen? (not just the daily meds— but the whole forty thing.) It's pretty crazy.

Every year on a birthday people ask if you feel any older. "Of course not," I always answer, "It's just a day." This year I may have to change my answer. What with the odd feelings of morbidity that arose a few months ago, the aches and pains when I step out of bed, and don't even get me started on the hangovers. It almost makes drinking not worth it. Almost. So, yes, I feel older. Darn.

Don't get me wrong, it has been an amazing decade. The best ever of my life. I quit my job and moved to Mexico, I moved six times actually, went freelance, went from being often single to never single, got married, had an amazing kid and on and on. I would not change a thing. Well, not much anyway. I probably should have exercised more. I am sure I said that when I was turning 30, But still , Anyway phew! It's a lot.

Ten years ago tonight we threw a Vegas themed party (complete with handmade gambling tables!) Julie and I had just started dating and we went as trashy brides. When you are turning thirty that seems like an awful lot of fun (it kinda of still does actually).

This weekend some friends and I are spending time in Carmel at one of our fav lodges. There will be lots of drinking, eating, swimming and sleeping late. I hope. I'll blog about it next week. In the meantime, here are a few things I am really digging right now.

Book

Yes Please!
Amy Poehler

This was exactly what I wanted and expected it to be, except maybe a little better with some real strong laugh-out-loud moments. It is a mostly chronological collection of comedic essays spanning Amy's career and life in general.

As unstoppable as Leslie Knope is, her real life alter-ego is even more bad ass. If you don't know about her smart girls site you should check it out.

Here the book On Amazon.

Comics

Jem and The Holograms Vol. 1: Showtime
Kelly Thompson (Author), Sophie Campbell (Artist)

I know, I know. I am not usually into the 80's revival thing either (except Stranger Things, natch) but Jem is surprisingly solid. A little bit cotton-candy fun, but with all of the heavy stuff going on, that is needed some times. The creative team that built it are top notch ladies (including one trans woman who came out in the process of working on Jem - go grrl!) I love that they made all of them women different shapes, size, colors and sexualities. We need more of that in comics (especially in ones aimed at younger audiences!) Props to Hasbro, the giant toy company, for approving all that too.

on Amazon.

Website

Travel Nueva

My amazing wife just started a side business with a website called Travel Nueva that will 100% make any trip or stay-cation so much better. The site offers varying tiers that will help take the effort out of planning your trip. At any level it offers recommendations on restaurants, activities, and places to stay.

Style

Toms Peep Toe Booties

Did you know Tom's came out with these amazing Peep Toe booties? I found out - the day I bought them. Just like their wedges they are super-comfy! The pair I purchase were grey and while those don't seem to be available any longer these oxblood ones are just as adorbs.