Forty Smorty

It's just another birthday, nothing to get too worked up about. It's not like my mind and body are doomed to immediate failure, right? On the day of my birthday I went to take my pills in the morning like I always do, and as I stood there looking at the bottles I honestly couldn't remember whether I had already taken them or not. I decided to error on the side of caution and not take (retake?) them just in case. I remember thinking, "Wow, that's so weird. I think I took them, but I'm not sure. Oh well, missing one day won't hurt." I was pretty tired that afternoon, but chalked it up to all the birthday revelry. The next morning as I went to take my pills the EXACT same thing happened. I poured the pills into my hand and then had a very strong impression that I had already taken them, AHHHGG!! It's bad enough that I'm old enough to HAVE to take PILLS everyday, but to not even remember whether you have taken them or not??? I was wrong about 40. 40 isn't just another day. 40 is churlish. 40 won't be ignored. 40 says enjoy today because pretty soon you won't be able to remember how old you are anyway. I bought myself a belated birthday gift.