Being in the last year of one's thirties can cause one to review the last decade with a critical eye. Questions arise like, "Am I where I want to be, am I happy with my achievements, is this all there is to life etc....." It seems like a natural progression for most and for those who've lead a life unexamined, it can be a pretty painful time.

On the positive side, one has the priveledge of perspective and experience which can be the basis of choices made in wisdom with a deeper abiltity for reflection. I contest that mid-life cirisis starts at 40. Sometimes it feels like the whole last half of the thirties has been this way for us. Maybe it's just happening sooner for this generation.

Dag, wishing you a Happy 39th.  I'm glad to be on this journey with you and am looking forward to the next decades of adventure together.