I do think that it is important to honor the spirit of the "no party" kind of thought but also still celebrate the day. Your plan sounds about right. If I had my druthers I would celebrate my 40th (coming in November) in one of 2 way. Preference #1 (not gonna happen) with a relationship renaissance where my H professes undying love and devotion, explains whatever the h*ll has been going on and follow up by plastering me to the sheets a gazillion times. OK, failing that I would love a day to myself to contemplate my navel, where I've been and where I am going with no calls, no expectations, no making nice with family/friends. If my best friend lived here I could do all of that with her but she is out of state.
