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Today, right this minute, I am out of my twenties. Although, if you’re a stickler, then I have until 8:09 p.m. this evening to officially make that statement. Either way, I am no longer closer to 14 than I am to 40 (although admittedly it’s been a few years since I was).
I wish I was the age I am in that picture above, to be honest; but then again, don’t we all? I dig that Cabbage Patch Kids crown & lavender dress. Plus my hair color was fabulous- and natural! But we can’t go back, only forward. And as much of a gorgeous little thing as I was, I’d hate to have to do all that shit over again. SAT’s, math tests, high school, zits, the awkward stages, learning to tie my shoes, my 11th grade thesis paper, learning to write in script, long division, etc. Eh. Maybe I’ll stay 30. Maybe? As if I was given a choice!
So 30 it is. Three decades gone in the blink of an eye. I’m beginning to understand all that “grown-up” claptrap about “too soon old, too late wise” or “enjoy this now, it’ll be over before you know it” or “this is the best time of your life, but you won’t realize it until it’s too late.” Life really does fly by.
It’s a somber birthday for me this year. But any birthday you’re here to have is a good one, right? I’m thankful for that, for Jay, and my family, and my friends, and my pets, and all my blog readers/followers… I love you all. And no matter how sad I am or hard I have it I know there are a lot who have it worse. So no more pity party. Not today, anyway.
Happy birthday to me.
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I'm Marilla. A 30-something artist, hobby baker, home canning enthusiast, gardener, DIY-er, wife, mommy of a baby boy and dog mom (to another baby boy) from New York. 
*Happy Birthday* Darling girl, we knew you were extraordinary as soon as you burst into this world all pink, gorgeous, cute as a button and brilliant from day 1…A blessing to our family & all who know you…Love & happiness XXX
Thanks mom… Love you!
awwww, all teary from your mom’s sentiments! we call it a “golden” birthday when you’re the age of the date. You get your ultimate special cake for that one! have a wonderful birthday (weekend-long celebration). keep posting, keep whisking, & keep inspiring!!
We have another thing in common! I too turned 30 on the 30th. It’s known as your Golden Birthday, so live it up! Have 2 cupcakes! Happy Birthday!
Pk Storm
Happy happy birthday from a long time reader!!
Today just happens to be my birthday too – and National Cheesecake Day – so many reasons to celebrate!
Hope you have a year full of sweet surprises!!
Thank you Debbie! And thank you Kim! <3
Kimmie- happy birthday to you too! It's a shame I didn't see this before... I would've ordered a slice of cheesecake with dinner 😉 And thank you!
Happy Birthday! I am now 45 but I generally stay around 24 at heart. So you can be any age you want! I am sorry you’re feeling sad. But it will get better, I know it will. May love and good fortune be with you all year long!
Aw thank you so much Pola! 🙂
Happy birthday !!
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