And he made it! Yes, 40 it is!

Ladies and Gentlemen, and all the other creatures - living or dead - movable or immovable, of this wonderful planet earth, our man, Rajkishore Govindu took his foot steps in to the new era of his age in the early hours of April 1st, 2010.

He turned 40, amidst a small group of friends, who braved the cold rainy night to drive to his place. Obviously, the love of his life, the shining light of happiness that makes him have a peaceful sleep every day - the finest bottle of wine - was also there to share the momentous occasion of his life. Dear goodness, how could I miss out his dear wife in planning this pleasure ride?

More than us surprising him, we were surprised that he was fresh, and busy at 12AM, looking at the flight schedules for the upcoming Las Vegas trip. As planned when we knocked on the door, his lovely wife was waiting for us - may be anxiously - perhaps, to get the celebration done with, so that she could get to celebrate his special birthday later! Perhaps, their private celebration was already over by the time we reached there, more to add suspicion to his fresh and brisk outlook at that wee hour.

We wanted to get him all the gifts that would be needed for his age: rogaine, false teeth, walking stick, probably Preparation-H and the most importantly, a magnifying glass. Rationality in us told that we don't have to rush for them, as anyway we could gift them as and when it is needed by him.

All we got for him was a cake, thanks to the selection from a specialty bakery in Santana Row, and a greeting card. More than him we all had a lion's share of it.

I can't stop myself from thanking me, for safely transporting the 3 different individuals - who have much greater commitment to their families - from their homes and back. Trust me, the cake gave me such a sugar boost that I slept only on and off on the way back driving!

In the forthcoming days, probably in months, it would be nicer to see what kind of transformation a man goes through in his 40s. I am not far enough, and so I am looking for a beacon of hope, a light, that would help me walk the same path in the near future.

Many, many happy returns, young man!