Today is my birthday.
It seems the older we get, the less we want to celebrate birthdays. Truthfully, I 'm guilty of telling people for years now that I'm 29. But I'm stepping out on the ledge today to expose my age. It's not one of the milestone birthdays that society tells you to celebrate with black balloons and depressing wise cracks about drooping skin and other body parts. That birthday comes next year.
Today I celebrate my 49th birthday and the first day of my 50th year of life. I plan on embracing this 50th year with all the hoopla, excitement and passion I can muster. I will not dread the passing of time until I turn the big Five O! I'm determined to anticipate and adore each and every sunrise, chirping bird, raindrop, snowflake, friendship, family member, laugh, tear...right down to every tick-tock marked on the clock.
So, I've made a list. Fifty things. Comprised of spending time with the people I love, places I've always wanted to go, favorite things, dreams I've always wanted to fulfill, and some just plain absurd and nonsensical things. Dean has coined my list "The Filthy Fifty." It's growing on me...I think I'll keep the title! For now I'm keeping the list to myself. Let's just say that an instrument, a foreign country, pie, and my camera are included. Of course I'll blog about every single one of the Filthy Fifty.
To start things off, if you happen to be in Anthropologie this afternoon...I'll be the one with lots of shopping bags. As an Anthropologie shopping spree is the first item on my Filthy Fifty List.
Happy happy birthday! I love your idea. What a great way to spend this next year!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the birthday wishes Kerri. I think it will be a fun but busy year!
DeleteHappy happy birthday!! I'm so excited about your Filthy Fifty. I think it's the best idea ever and will soon be a national trend. :) dean did a great job on the cake photo, it's almost as good as his quilts. ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm so tempted to run over to Anthro this afternoon.
p.s. but you could still say 29 and people would believe you.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!!!! I love a 'Filthy Fifty' list and only wish that I could be there with you today shopping at Anthro!!!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I hope I have your abs at 50.
When are you coming to visit again...I feel a shopping spree might be tons of fun with you my friend.
DeleteHappy Birthday! I am only a year behind you. :)
ReplyDeleteActually, only 5 months!
ReplyDeleteJulie...you look so young! Also...you totally have time to put together your own list of Fifty. We should celebrate the year together!
DeleteHappy birthday Lisa - I wish you a good GOOD year. I'm a fan of Sean's alliterated title for your to do list. Knowing you ( even though I don't) through your sharing on your blog, you're going to get through that list with enthusiasm, genuine passion, feeling and fun. I sincerely hope your shopping spree was a very large and long one. Renee
ReplyDeleteSorry Lisa, that's meant to read Dean , not Sean.
ReplyDeleteloved seeing your instagram photos of the day! and now i love knowing the reason for the filthy fifty hashtag...;)
ReplyDeletei would never have guessed that to be your age, you look amazing!
this will be a fun and inspiring year to watch you live your list!
p.s. remember that one time i introduced myself to you at anthro? ya, you are a celebrity blogger in my book :)
You go GIRL!!! I did the same thing Lisa and I have never been happier with my life right now!! (despite all the parental health issues)When I turned 50 last April...7 months on the 23rd, it turned out to be the best day of my life. My motto, kick 50's A$$!!! The bucket list was made and things are being checked off. Slowly, but making progress. I have no dedline;-) I even bought a TINY black dress at ANTHRO!! I'll inbox it to you!! Again, Happy Birthday to a fine young woman, one I admire and adore!! xoxo
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