Monday, December 16, 2013

Jackie Robinson

Happy birthday to me! #MakingPeopleLaughSince1971
 

 As I've been thinking about my life on this earth I realized that I have never done things the traditional way that you are 'supposed' to. I didn't know that I should have been thinking about getting married, having babies and working a conventional job when I was younger. I was listening to ratchet music, dancing all the time, trying to find a career that fulfilled me, and loving life. And loving it hard. That is the one constant that I have always wanted in my life; love. And it's not that I don't want those so-called normal things, it just wasn't my focus then. But I feel that things happen according to God's plan and whatever is meant to happen will happen at the time that it is supposed to.
 
*Before y'all start telling me this is the bomb twistout I want y'all to know that it's a half wig. Best 22 bucks I've spent lately. The front of my hair was left out.*
 
The greatest compliment that I've ever received is that I am a flashlight. That I am like a light shining wherever I go. I love that description. I think of it when I feel down sometimes and I remember that someone (who I don't know that well) described me as a light. I love it more than being called pretty, or intelligent or funny (although I like hearing those too!) It makes me feel that the me that I am on the inside is reflecting on the outside.
Dress: Asos
Shoes: Jessica Simpson
 
My photographer friend Paul and I had a photoshoot to commemorate my birthday. More pics to come but I am very pleased with them.  #IsItVainIfISayMyBootyIsLookingPrettyAwesome? #ImJustWondering
 
So as I enter into the Jackie Robinson year of life (his baseball jersey was 42, I feel that it's symbolic, no?) I am so grateful for it all. The best part? I don't feel 42, I feel more like I'm about 28 (except for my bum knee), and both of my parents look young so I take no credit for the fact that people tell me that they can't believe that I'm 42. I'm just glad those two got together and created lil ole me. *Ewwwwwwww, huh?*
 
Age does not have to limit you unless you allow it to.
"How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are?" ~Satchel Paige

24 comments:

Law_Fal said...

Happy birthday!!! You look Phenomenal!!!!!!!

Unknown said...

I gotta do more squats...Oh! Happy Birthday!

Whitney 'Nic' James said...

You are working it! The hair, the dress...YES MAM! Happy birthday and I wish you MANY more. XO!

~Whitney
whitneynicjames.com

Fashionably Fabulous said...

Happy Birthday....you look fabulous!!! Love everything about this look.
Natasha B
fashionablyfab.com

Ticka said...

YES to everything about this post. The pictures, the wig, the dress, your booty, and the message!! Just YES!!!

I'm 35, but feel every bit of 25 on a great day, and can't nobody tell me otherwise.

I hope that you enjoyed your birthday!! :)

Amethyst said...

Happy Birthday Girl! Long time reader here. And no, it's not vain. No homo, but the bewtee looks gooood!!

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday...you are killing it these pics!

Angie R.

Unknown said...

Happy Birthday! You are awesome!

Key said...

You look fab...hope you had a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Rhythmbunny said...

You look stunning as always! Please tell me which wig this is.

Style4Curves said...

Wowww the whole time I've been reading your blog I thought u were in your 20s!! You have aged like fine wine and honey if I look this good at 42 nobody can tell me a THING!!!!!!!!!!! and yes your booty looks amazing I'm so glad you said it first so I won't feel like I'm weirding you out but pointing it out lollllll

Juanette said...

Thanks so much everyone! @RhythmBunny, the brand is It Tress (never heard of it) and the style is the Jessy.

YoyosFashions said...

Happy birthday!!!! You look fab!! Dress is a great fit!! I would have never guess we were the same age I thought you were much younger!! You look great!!

Tammie S. said...

So I'm looking at the first picture of you, Hair GREAT, Smile, Beautiful, Make up-Beat (especially the fuchsia accent lip) And I start scrolling down to see the rest of your outfit and read your post Ok, shoulder, arm (scrolling) waist...DAMN! Two basket balls sticking out the back of your dress!
You look beautiful! And I hope you don't take my humor as offensive. I just think you're real and I'm real so i can tell you what I really think! Which is your body is SICK, DOPE, FABULOUS! Moving right along...
This year went by so fast, it seems like I was just reading a birthday post by you! Have fun!!!!! But i know you will. I think I'll still be dancing to ratchet music in my '40's too. I'll still be dressing up and going out with my girls...

Ms. Tee said...

Happy birthday! You look fabulous!

Shelly said...

You better WERK!!!! LOL Happy Birthday!!!

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Unknown said...

I would've never guessed 42 either. You look amamzing! Happy birthday.

Simplybee said...

girl....you betta work!!! lookin all fabulous and sh&*$#...happy birthday darling! #shedoesthat

ElleX said...

Happy Birthday!!!!! I hope you had a wonderful day. (And why did the song "Flashlight" come to mind just now??? LOL)

Anonymous said...

Just know that I hate you - in the best way possible. I have no words for these pics. You. Did. That. *snap after each period*

Chilel Aissitou said...

Happy Bday. May God keep on blessing you. And to answer your question:Yes that booty of yours looks fabulous. It was the only thing I was looking at in those pics. Lol. Seriously, that dress is hugging your curves to perfection. And me love the hair too

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