Like many 40-year olds, Marta uses her milestone birthday as an opportunity to look back on her life and achievements. While she is beautiful, successful and loved, Marta's success did not come easily to her. There was no fortuitous marriage and she spent many years alone, often unhappy and sometimes, in despair. However, Marta was always determined to make something of her life and her accomplishments are as a result of her hard work and ambition and of this, she should be proud.