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Cheers To Forty Years

Semi Koen
4 min readMay 4, 2023

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Ashikaga Wisteria Park — my favourite place on earth | Photo by Aki Nakazawa

So, this week I hit the big 4–0h and let me tell you, noticing signs of ageing on your face can be a bit disheartening. But hey, the wisdom and perspective gained along the way, more than make up for it.

It’s funny how when I was a kid, 40 was old, but now that I am right at 40, I don’t feel old at all! Reaching the apex of your mortal bell curve is not all sunshine and rainbows, but it’s not all doom and gloom either. I am immensely grateful for the experiences, the people, and the opportunities that have brought me to this point in my life.

Perhaps the most valuable thing I have learnt is that life is unpredictable, and that the only thing you can truly control is how you react to the challenges that come your way. I am incredibly lucky to have the unwavering love and support of my parents, husband, and daughter who never fail to remind me what true love is all about, and all my family and friends, old and new, who have enriched my life in countless ways.

Life Lessons

Anyone who knows me can attest to my love of making lists, and in that spirit, I have decided to jot down some of the most notable insights that have given me a greater appreciation for the journey we are on. I hope it will serve as a good personal reminder in…

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Semi Koen
Semi Koen

Written by Semi Koen

Passionate about creating elegant software. Fuelled by iced coffees & witty words. Opinions are my own; often flawed!