Lessons on aging 5: on 38

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Today is my actual birthday- I know I've been talking about it for a week, but forrealz today's the day.  I'm 38.

I don't have much to say, other than, when looking back on pictures while preparing for this post, I have come to realize that I'm getting better with age.  My personal style is defined, my skin is wrinkle-free, I am constantly learning and working on a better me.  I have a great marriage, fantastic kids and a wonderful net of support around me in my family and friends.

So bring on 38, in fact, bring on the almost 40s.  I'm going to rock this.  And on the days when I can't...there's always coffee and gangsta rap.







And as a treat, here are some look backs at my personal "style"...if you can call it that.

[caption id="attachment_9155" align="aligncenter" width="600"] I wore a Chicago Bulls winter jacket my entire middle years....I have never liked basketball.[/caption]

 

 

[caption id="attachment_9158" align="aligncenter" width="400"] The year we wore candy necklaces everywhere...[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_9159" align="aligncenter" width="401"] Deena the discoball[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_9160" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Dan actually thought this was Lucia...but all the 70s surrounding it gave it away.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_9161" align="aligncenter" width="600"] I kinda want that windbreaker....first day of kindergarten.[/caption]

Linking up with my friends on the Blended Blog

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Comments

  1. Jill18 April 2017 at 22:51

    Happy Birthday Deena! You have amazing style and I love seeing your throwback pics! Have the best day!

    Jill
    Doused In Pink

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  2. Alison @ Get Your Pretty On19 April 2017 at 00:28

    Happy Birthday!! I'm loving those pics. Kindergarten pictures are the best!

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  3. Lana L.19 April 2017 at 02:09

    Happy Birthday, my friend! I'm so glad you were born :). And yep, you keep getting more gorgeous.

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  4. Becky @ bybmg19 April 2017 at 02:15

    Happy Birthday! I had a Michigan winter coat I wore everywhere. Gotta love those days!

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  5. Living on Cloud Nine19 April 2017 at 02:17

    Happy birthday beautiful babe! You are going to rock this. You are one amazing lady inside and out and I wish you nothing but a joyous day full of all the things you love and all the things that bring joy and happiness to your heart!

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  6. Brooke19 April 2017 at 03:10

    Happy birthday!! You are going to rock 38!! Can I wear that t-shirt like every day?! It's the best!

    Brooke
    Pumps & Push-Ups

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  7. Jordan Hamilton19 April 2017 at 06:35

    I wished I knew the Deena who wore candy necklaces FOR AN ENTIRE YEAR.

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  8. Jordan Hamilton19 April 2017 at 06:36

    And p.s. I am jealous you are wrinkle free. That is not a descriptor I will be using on my 38th bday post! lol But. . . . I am okay with that too.

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  9. Mary Lawrence19 April 2017 at 14:07

    Happy Birthday My Friend. Love your shirt and this bomber jacket. Loving that prom dress! Everybody had a windbreaker :)

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  10. bojanakrienke20 April 2017 at 01:18

    Happy birthday (yesterday). I am admire your confidence as you enter this new year, and you should be confident. I think we learn to appreciate the bigger, more meaningful pieces of our lives as we grow older, maybe slightly wiser, and we are less worried about fitting in or whatever. I am with Jordan, wrinkle free is not my face, or acne free, but that's life. Really enjoyed reading your posts on aging.

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  11. Shoes to Shiraz20 April 2017 at 06:16

    That Deena danced on speakers to Britney.

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  12. Shoes to Shiraz20 April 2017 at 06:16

    Thanks!!!

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  13. Shoes to Shiraz20 April 2017 at 06:16

    Thanks, friend. That's definitely the best part about aging- the reflective learning and appreciation!

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  14. Shoes to Shiraz20 April 2017 at 06:17

    Thank yoU!

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  15. Shoes to Shiraz20 April 2017 at 06:17

    *blushing

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  16. Shoes to Shiraz20 April 2017 at 06:17

    lol- I knew you are my style soul sister.

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  17. Shoes to Shiraz20 April 2017 at 06:17

    Why thank you, friend!

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  18. Shoes to Shiraz20 April 2017 at 06:17

    Thanks! I may wear this shirt more than anything in my closet.

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  19. Shoes to Shiraz20 April 2017 at 06:18

    Thank you, Jill!! I need your shoes.

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  20. Shauna C20 April 2017 at 13:56

    I've been loving all of the birthday posts this week! Hope you had a wonderful birthday. Love those cute throwback pictures too :)

    Shauna

    www.lipglossandlace.net

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  21. Mica20 April 2017 at 18:34

    Happy birthday! It's been a fun way to look back and celebrate your birthday! :) I hope I can look back and say I'm happy with my personal style by my birthday, I think it's ever evolving. I'd love to have a sequin maxi dress as pretty as yours! May pull off your fun tee better though, haha.

    Hope you are having a great week and have a wonderful weekend ahead of you :)

    Away From The Blue Blog

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  22. Alison @ Puppies & Pretties23 April 2017 at 01:57

    I think everyone had one of those big puffy sports jacket at one point in life. I know I had at least one, maybe 2 :) And it most certainly was 2 sizes too big.

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  23. Carrie23 April 2017 at 08:01

    Ummm...I thought that was Lucia as well. Unbelievable! Great post!

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  24. Making the Most of Every Day23 April 2017 at 13:52

    Happy belated birthday! Ditto on the thinking it was Lucia! You ARE rockin' it!!

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