Friday, June 3, 2011

Flashback Friday: Seventeen

                                                                                                                                                                                      This is me at 17 in my best Lady Diana haircut, silk blouse and skirt. I worked at an ice cream parlor for $3.15 an hour to buy this outfit and pay for this haircut. Life was good at times. But I don't want to be 17 again even if it means having that wrinkle free, baby face. I am embracing the me now. (The me with a renewed gym membership). I AM 47 YEARS OLD TODAY!    I have a husband that still puts up with my shit (he really loves me too) and kids that love me and need me. Sisters that still call and visit and parents who can still remember my birthday. So, 47 years old really doesn't suck. Pinkie Promise.   

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9 comments:

  1. HeidiJune 3, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Happy Birthday friend! I LOVE this picture so much, but I love more that it can be a source of fond memories, not bittersweet nostalgia. I am so glad that life is good right now in this moment; that is how it should be. Now go celebrate!

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  2. MelanieJune 3, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Happy Happy Birthday pretty lady! I'm crazy about your Princess Diana style! Embracing YOU is such a glorious thing.

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  3. AnonymousJune 3, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Awwww...I remember when we had these pics taken, out on the lawn in front of GCC. We had quite the Princess Diana wardrobes (minus the ghastly hats). Happy Birthday! 47 is an excellent year...as far as I can remember.

    Aunty Nina

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  4. MomJune 3, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    I remember having the prettiest girls at church and was so proud to go anywhere with you. Still are 47 yrs. later. Love you much, mom

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  5. ValJune 4, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Thanks Heidi, I did celebrate. Had a really great day.
    Melanie, you are such a sweetie, thank you.

    Nis, We really did have the Diana look down. We were too precious. : )

    Thanks Mom, I love you!

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  6. UnaJune 4, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Happy Birthday! I love this photo and so Di! 47 sounds pretty awesome to me.

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  7. ValJune 4, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Hey you Curvy! Thanks. Now, when are you going to update your blog? I like and miss your blog.

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  8. Drake SigarJune 7, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Happy birthday (hey, I get there in the end).

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  9. ValJune 7, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Thanks Drake! Now I feel like a cool kid...Drake just commented on my blog.

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