20th High School Reunion & My 39th Birthday

Today is my birthday! I know some of you thought I turned the Big 4-0, but I am only 39, thank you very much. Remember, this is the journey TO 40. :) I officially have 365 days until I leave my 30's behind and am looking forward to all this year has to hold.

Saturday night was my 20 year high school reunion.  It was amazing to see my classmates, some of whom I had not seen since 1991. We toasted those who were absent and those who had left this earth much too soon. Shawn Blassingame and Robin Stuart are two of my dear friends who will forever be in my heart.

I can't share them all, but thought I'd share a few pics from the night:

(This photo taken by Jessica W. I liked her photo better because she said I have hot legs.)

And I saved the best for last...here we are, at our finest :)

(This photo taken by James Howard Hefley.  Thank you, Mr. Hefley for your kindness in capturing these memories for us!)

There were so many faces missing...I hope to see the rest of you at our next get-together!

I will be back in a few days with an update on my birthday and more pics to share :)

PS...The avocado worked!! (Read here if you're lost) I felt my skin tighten immediately. I also noticed that it made my skin softer. I tried it twice and will definitely do it again, although no guarantees I won't be tempted to eat it. :)



Announcing the Inevitable

Yes, it's true.

No, not that. Definitely not pregnant.

Exactly one week from today, my internal clock will strike and I will celebrate 39 years of living.  September 19, 2011 will mark the beginning of my journey to the Big 4-0!  I have created this blog for some fun and creative ways to ensure the transition from thirty-something to forty and beyond goes smoothly.

I have heard that life begins at 40, so I am anticipating the adventure and preparing to celebrate! And I'm a writer, so I thought I'd write about it (I'm also a Sanguine personality so if it becomes boring, routine and less exciting, I may delete it).

My plan for this blog is to offer humor (in good taste, of course), insights and tips on aging gracefully, inspiration and anything else that develops or is needed along the way (like, um... prayer support...). 

I look forward to sharing events along my journey, such as my 20th high school reunion coming up THIS Saturday! and my quest to better health and fitness including training for my first 5K (don't get too impressed, I'm only on day two and it already hurts).

My first "official" post will be on my actual birthday, September 19, but feel free to sign up now to join the party! You can join with google connect on the sidebar as a follower or choose to receive updates via email by putting your address in the subscription box.

Until then, I leave you with this piece of super random anti-aging, not-sure-if-it-works-yet, don't-use-if-you're-allergic, found-it-on-the-Internet... suggestion:

source

I love to eat avocado but have never thought of smearing it on my face.  Sounds like something a toddler would do, but according to an article on this Natural Care Guide you should apply the pulp or slices of avocado to your face for a fresh young look.  Try it for yourself or find out if it worked for me on September 19th. :)

Let the countdown begin...