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Today is my birthday. I'm 39. This year, in particularly, was a challenging year because of a variety of things. Despite those challenges and the emotional rollercoaster I've been on, there are 39 things -- yes, 39 -- that I've learned that will help me over the next 39 (God willing):

 

    When you're younger, hanging out with your parents is never a cool thing. There comes a time, mostly during the teenage years, that you want to hang out with your friends and just "chill." The thought of hanging out with your parents can be sorta drab and dull. Now that I have kids of my own, there's been a shift in that thinking. 

    I have young parents, still in their early 50s. Hanging out with them, whether it be BBQs, holidays or just random get togethers, is always a treat. Here's why: