I'm 44

I have a beautiful wife

I have three awesome kids(you could make the argument that my wife has four ;) )

My job is so-so, I'm looking to make a career change in the next 4 months.

I race BMX at the National level in the Expert Class(currently race against the guys I read about in the magazines in the '80s). I will also be racing a Downhill MTB series next year.

I play guitar in the praise band at Church, in a cover band, and still write and record for an Industrial band that I am in.

I'm 44 and in by-far the best shape of my life... getting older definitely doesn't suck!





you don't stop playing because you grow old, you grow old because you stop playing...

Wow! You are a badass boss!!

Excellent

Good for you. I moved west about 15 years ago, from Baltimore to Albuquerque. There are a few things I miss but overall I have no regrets. Both professionally and personally I believe I am much better off than if I had stayed put.

Best of luck with your change of venue.

No offense, but your friend looks like Mickey Rourke... but more douchey.

Moved to St, Petersburg, Fl. Making more money than I've ever made in my life doing important work. Got promoted 3 times in a year. Kids thriving in college. lost 80 lbs so far. Thinking of living in a condo downtown. This place
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6093/...8c9cae07_z.jpg
or this one
http://p.rdcpix.com/v01/l17573943-m3x.jpg

Doesn't suck. a lot more enjoyable now than if it would have happened at 20 :thumb:

How old is old?

Sometimes I wonder if I'll make it to see that distant ancient age of 25.

The dude takes care of himself no doubt, but he is on something. HGH, juice, or both.

His voice sounds kind of 'tweaked' like a juicer so that is where I'm getting that from.

Bragger.

Vegas has you at 2 to 1

If I knock you off, can I get a raise?

Just turned 50 in August.

Professionally, I am starting to really come into my own. I received a promotion a few weeks ago and now I have two administrative appointments -- one academic and one in research. So I rub elbows with everyone from undergraduate students to the chancellor. This opens a whole new chapter on my career. I worked really hard in my 40s (maybe too hard) and I'm now getting some great opportunities as a result.

Not to mention Sandbox Simulations, which is a very cool side project. It's a lot of fun, is intellectually stimulating, and harbors some dreams of the young man still inside me.

Physically, things aren't what they used to be. Sometimes I'm shocked to see a picture of myself, because I'm starting to look like an old man. I have to really work at keeping the weight off. I tore a tendon in my finger in a pick up basketball game a couple years ago and I realize it will never be the same. I've got a few aches and pains every morning. My ass is starting to disappear. I pop a couple of pills every morning (one for cholesterol and one for heartburn) and probably will for the rest of my life.

My family life is way better than it was a few years ago. Our daughter is 21 and has been clean from drugs for almost 2 years. She is taking steps toward independence and our relationship with her is 1000 times better. I'm glad the child raising years are behind me.

If I could change one thing, I'd make each day last 30 hours. Just too much good things going on to cram into one day.

I didn't define it on purpose. Many people here are in their 20's... some 30's... some 40's and up. You're in your low 30's right? To me you aren't old but to Joey you are.

Besides the idea I was going with was about getting older, not being old. I don't feel old at all.

Yea well the spray tan looks kinda goofy. LMAO I think he was just trying to have some fun. Previous CEO New York Athletic and 24 Hour Fitness. He is a good guy too, a lot of fun.