Thirty-Five Years in the Making
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Today is the day that I turn 35 years old. If you round up, that's almost the same as saying I'm 40. It's a sobering thought knowing that I'm not, nor will I ever be, as young as I once was. But that's okay. I can live with the pair of strands of grey hair that I see in the mirror every morning. And I'm okay with the fact that I don't have the most up-to-date or trendiest wardrobe. I will even admit I kind of miss my neon green New Kids on the Block t-shirt.
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| Sporting my NKOTB tee alongside my buddy Mickey |
What I have difficulty with is the fading memories. I want to be able to remember all the little things right alongside the milestones of years past. I want to remember the good, the bad and even the ugly. Including my atrocious perm below, bangs and all.
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| Grade 8 grad |
Over the past few days, I have contemplated cutting my hair really short and trying out a completely different hairstyle altogether. And I have also reevaluated my need to be more physically active and get into better shape.
At the end of the day, I may not be the prettiest, most fashionable or physically fit 35-year-old on the planet, but I can surely take pride in my accomplishments over the years, the friends I have made, and the life I have established for my children. I am an imperfect mother and wife, a horrible cook, an aspiring teacher. I make no apologies for who I am today or for any of my faults. The person that I am took 35 years to make and I wouldn't change a thing.
As a gift to myself to acknowledge all of my hard work, sacrifices and successes, I treated myself to my very first DSLR camera, a Canon Rebel T3i, so that I can preserve today's memories and maybe even get mom in the picture more. You're only 35 once.
27 COMMENTS
You are fabulous at any age Diana! Happy Birthday, have a wonderful day :)
ReplyDeleteAw, Shauna, you're too sweet! Thanks for the birthday wishes!
DeleteAwesome, you will love. love. love that camera!! Great post!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Maria! I'm already loving it! And my brother and sister-in-law ended up surprising me with a camera bag and a Canon 50 mm lens!
DeleteHappy birthday, gorgeous! That is a great gift for sure and that perm is fabulous! Lol I so remember those days!
ReplyDeleteHa, ha, ha! OMG, I wasn't the only one? I felt like a poodle!
DeleteHappy Birthday!!! I had no idea we were just a day apart and don't worry this side of 40 is lovely xoxox
ReplyDeleteThanks, Julie! Who knew? Happy belated birthday to you! You don't look a day over 30.
DeleteHappy birthday, Diana! Hope you have a wonderful day ♥
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! It was a really nice day.
DeleteHappiest of birthdays my dear! This was 35 years well-spent if it resulted in the great person you are today.
ReplyDeleteAw, Deb! You're so sweet! Muah!
DeleteHappiest of birthdays my friend!!
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Thanks, Tammi! Miss you!
DeleteHappy Birthday!!
ReplyDelete:) Thank you so much!
DeleteHappy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jennifer!
DeleteBiggest happy birthday wishes your way, Diana! I love this post, it's a love letter to yourself.
ReplyDeleteI think you vocalized the way we all feel as we age and look back on who we once were and who we still want to become. You're a lovely woman who has accomplished so much: A great family, a wonderful career and an amazing blog.
I hope you had a great day yesterday, Diana, and that the kids and hubby spoiled you rotten. You deserve it.
And congrats on the DSLR! I can't wait to see all the pictures you take with it!
Here's to 35 more wonderful years! (At least!)
Sarah, that is the nicest thing anyone could ever say. Thank you so much for the birthday wishes, kind words and support!
DeleteCheers!
Happy Birthday! I hope you were spoiled! Love the NKOTB shirt, I think I had one just like it.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Kate! That shirt was one of my favourites!
DeleteBest wishes for a great 35!
ReplyDeleteCheers.
Thank you!
DeleteA belated Happy Birthday. I hope you had a fantastic day!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dianne!
DeleteI was telling hubby yesterday that I totally intend on treating myself to a camera for my birthday this year. I have to wait til July tho.....that's tough. I think I've done well with the one I have now, but I'm in need of an upgrade!
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking the time to leave a comment here on Toronto Teacher Mom. Hope you have a great day!