Oh my, I am 4 years away of being in golden years lol. I turned 46 last month but you know what's odd? Although my body tells me I'm getting old, I still feel like I am in my twenties. At least that's what my mind tell me to believe ha ha. It's a good thing I guess. Age is just a number. Getting old is inevitable but we can choose to feel young and be positive about aging.
Our two children are still young and I worry sometimes if we will be able to be there for them before they settle down. That's why I told myself to stay as positive as I can with everything that comes our way. Getting married in the 30s and starting a family late comes with pros and cons. I gotta say, it's been a blessing every step of the way. I'm learning more and more everyday especially dealing with my patience.
Below are some words I can relate to or of importance to me which I listed as FORTY SIX.
Our two children are still young and I worry sometimes if we will be able to be there for them before they settle down. That's why I told myself to stay as positive as I can with everything that comes our way. Getting married in the 30s and starting a family late comes with pros and cons. I gotta say, it's been a blessing every step of the way. I'm learning more and more everyday especially dealing with my patience.
Below are some words I can relate to or of importance to me which I listed as FORTY SIX.
F - FAMILY .. When I was a kid, I told myself that if ever I would have a family of my own , I don't want to have so many children. I grew up with 8 siblings and life was tough but looking back at it now, I was blessed with brothers and sisters whom I can depend my life on. We didn't have fancy things growing up but we had each other. I stick with my plan, I only have two children and that's enough for me.
O - Optimism ... Growing up with nothing , optimism is something that I really held on to. I had to be optimistic all the time in order for my life to be a little easier than it was. My husband is a total opposite of mine, he is a pessimist but somehow we matched perfectly.
R - Responsibility ... My parents taught us responsibilities at an early age. It is part of the Asian culture. I am the second child so I was in-charge of my little siblings when my parents are away. At the age of 7, I knew how to do basic household chores like cooking rice, doing laundry (manually in the river), sweeping the yards every morning and feeding the chickens . Now that I'm a parent, I teach my kids basic things around the house that they need to learn how to do.
T - Tagalog is the language we used in the Philippines. When my kids were little, I used to teach them how to speak tagalog but I somehow gave up. I wish I continue to teach them so they can be bilinguals like me.
Y - Yearning ... It's been 10 years since I last visited my family in the Philippines so my yearning for them is becoming more and more everyday. I do hope that we could push through with our plan to visit next year.
S - Sentimental .. I am a very sentimental person. I have things I have hold on to because it bears a sentimental value to my being.
I - Independence .. I learned to become independent early on in life. My parents taught me that and I am deeply appreciative of it.
X - Xylophone ... When I was in high school, I wanted to join the drum and bugle corps because I love playing xylophone but I didn't have money to buy the instrument so I ended up joining the ROTC instead.
Forty Six is such a great age. If God will give me an opportunity to live longer, I'd love to double my age. Who knows what will happen to us, only God knows, right? For now, I live day by day enjoying even the simplest things in life. Living the life to the fullest especially with my children and husband.
I'm right there with you. I just turned 43 and my mind is still in the 20s somewhere.
ReplyDeleteI love this post! Happy Birthday! I agree with enjoying every day to the fullest. Tomorrow is promised to no one.
ReplyDeleteI like the words you chose! It sounds like this year is going to be a great one for you!
ReplyDeleteDang girl! I hope I look that great when I hit 46! You look amazing!
ReplyDeleteAnd I had to laugh at the feeling like you're 22 comment. I always feel like that, too, until I'm around 22 year olds, and then suddenly I feel OLD!
I am your age and I feel better now than I did in my 20s. I think it is the exercise and being vegan that keep me young inside and out.
ReplyDeleteI'm 61 and I feel 31. That's good I guess, but I wished I looked 31. Ha!
ReplyDeleteI hit the 50, and let me tell you - life is amazing! The kids are grown and you now have the time to focus on things you never had time for before. I love all the IG images you shared. You look fantastic in the color red.
ReplyDeleteYOu look great in all these pictures. They're all fabulous shots. I love your sense of style.
ReplyDeleteI really like your personality and I am so inspired. And yes age is just a number though you still looks young.
ReplyDeleteAs a daughter of older parents & as a young mother I think that as you said there are pros and cons. One of the things that older parents don't take into account is providing for their own care when they get older. My mom wasn't prepared and I spent the last 8 years taking care of her 24/7. I want to make sure to never do that to my kids.(Rena)
ReplyDeleteYou don't look like you're in your 40s. You actually have the vibe of a twenty year old. Must be how you put up outfits and your positive mindset.
ReplyDeleteAge is just a number. The most important thing is you've reached that age which is a blessing and you're enjoying life to the fullest. :)
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Happy birthday! You have so much life left to live and it looks like you are making the most out of it.
ReplyDeleteHope you had a Happy 46th birthday! You look great! Hope you have a fabulous year!
ReplyDeleteWell I think you look amazing! I also feel better now that I am older than I ever did in my 20's. There is this wisdom and confidence that kicks in as you get older and it feels amazing!
ReplyDeletehope you had a great bday. enjoy all of it. age is just a number!
ReplyDeleteYou look great at your age! And I'm with you on being so close to the big 5-0. I don't look forward to it either, lol!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! You look great, and look much younger than your real age! I am so obsessed with your green dress!
ReplyDeleteYou look wonderful! It is nice that you take so many great pictures with your family as well. I am enjoying my 40's as the kids get older and we enjoy time as a family.
ReplyDeleteI love your OOTDs! Happy Birthday! Enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteSis, you don't look like your in your past 40's. Trust me! You look way younger than your age and you are absolutely right, age is just a number. I am one year older than you and I am getting excited for the golden year ;)
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