Your eyes and mind are not deceiving you … Kim Kardashian is turning 40, and to celebrate, here are 40 of her best hot shots. Not that ya needed an excuse.

Yes, Kim K is celebrating the milestone bday Wednesday, which might have some of you wondering where in the hell the time goes. Thankfully, this gallery should help ease the sting of Father Time … and just about anything else that’s got ya down, really.

Check out the pics for the best possible hump day celebration most of us will muster today. It’s a sweet stroll down memory lane that definitely includes Kim dressed to the nines.

BTW, a huge shout-out and big thank you toParis Hilton for introducing Kim K to the rest of the world back in August 2006 as they sauntered into the Hyde nightclub in WeHo. Unforgettable moment … even if you’re not Tara Reid.

Happy birthday, Kim