40th Birthday Card eBook by Jo Alex
This started as a birthday present for my sister. I started looking around for something unique, inspiring, and something special that she could refer to for her 40th birthday. After looking for a while, I decided to write her a poem, not coming from me but from my dog, who she had to take care of few times while I was away. She is really not a “pet” person, but she was so generous she took care of her so well. Once I wrote the dog poem, I thought, it would be nice to have a few more poems. I wanted a piece of other people’s point of view in this poem. I reached out to family and her closest friends and asked them if they would send me a quote that they have used or that they have come with to give it to her for birthday. I took the quote and personalized it for her and came up with 40 quotes.
Then on my 40th birthday, I decided to do the same thing for myself but with new quotes (some from my own observations, some from my close friends and family, and some from the world around me). Once 40 quotes were received, I decided to turn it into an eBook birthday card. This card book is more of a celebration for those who turned 40 or will be turning 40 or is living their 40th decade. I would love to hear your thoughts and experiences on turning 40 or living the 40th decade.
Here is a sample of the eBook Card book.
Happy 40th Birthday
From The Greatest, the So-So, and the Totally Unknown
A Short Book of Quotes and Inspirations
I used a frog as a campaign speaker. There are picture of animated frogs doing some whimsical activities in the eBook.
Here are few quotes of wisdom as you start enjoying your 40th decade, for the best years of life ahead!
Frog Wisdom 1
“Turning 40, it can only get better for you. You are smarter, stronger, and braver.” Friends and acquaintances who turned 40 before me.
Frog Wisdom 2
2. “Define what is important to you at this stage in life. If there is something you have been wanting to do, but haven’t started, this is a good time to start.” Inspired from understanding that life is short, and getting shorter with each passing day.
Frog Wisdom 3
3. “Do it Afraid.” Heard it on a Seattle Street.
What are few goals you have been postponing due to fear?
