My midlife crisis

About a month before my 40th birthday I decided to get back into playing the drums. I had toyed with idea many times before but kept putting it off. I started playing when I 10 years old. I took 8 years of lessons, played in the school Concert, Marching, and Jazz Bands. I also played in quite a few bands with my friends. Then one day when I was about 21 I sold my drum set.I wasn't playing with anyone at the time. It was probably the one thing I regret the most. Well as my 40th birthday approached I started looking for the drumset I wanted and could afford. I also went to Guitar Center. I checked out Pearl Forums,Pearl Exports, Tama Rockstars, Tama Swingstars. They were all nice but then I saw the "new" Pacific by DW CX set. It was incredible. It had maple shells, a cool retro finish ( before everyone started putting them out)and sturdy hardware. They sounded AWESOME! Best of all was the price - under a $1000.00 for everything including a set of Sabian B8 cymbals,a throne double bass pedal. As soon as I got them home I put them together and stated to play. It was almost like riding a bike except I couldn't play as fast or as long. It has now been almost 3 years I try to practice 3-4 times a week. I play with a band about every other Thursday.We play just for fun, the Rockstar dreams have faded away(mostly). If you wished you had not given up playing whatever instrument you used to play, remember it never to late get back into it. Just do it!!!