Sometimes I think blowing a candle on a birthday cake is something old-fashioned. But yesterday I did it with gusto. Nate said, “I’ll help you blow Nonna” while singing happy birthday at the top of his voice. I guess, birthdays are not complete without blowing candles on your cake, having a liter of ice cream and sweets. The ref is full with many left-over food and something I cooked earlier yesterday that we didn’t touch. It’s just the family, a friend and I. I guess I won’t have to cook for two more days until we’ve eaten everything. Home-cooked meals are always the best I think. You can enjoy those moments without worrying about what to order in a restaurant setting.
Nissa told me she will bring me to the place where she learned to paint and we’ll have some moments to ourselves together soon. Not exactly looking forward to it but she said I would enjoy it. We’ll see. My son gave me some cash and Lilet brought a jar of pili nuts and one of my favorite collections….keychains. Received a nice shirt from Jovy.
We had some fun sorting out Nate’s loot at the Halloween party at Nissa’s office last Friday. He brought with him a big bag of assorted candies and chocolates. He gave all the wafer biscuits to Lilet because he is not fond of wafers, haha! Since Nate was born, Lilet would always give him gifts on his birthday. Nate was overjoyed to receive more books and glow in the dark stickers from her. He’ll be turning six next month.
I received so many greetings on my wall on Facebook. Some photos are just so lovely. Nissa posted this yesterday. Just have to edit the resolutions so it won’t eat up my free space.
What does it feel like turning sixty-two? Growing old and getting older too but the enthusiasm of living life every day the best I know how is still there. I look forward to the days that I get to spend more with the family and maybe learn some crafts too. I hope to make rosaries again for gifts to close friends who visit me now and then. I have to start those coloring books that Nissa gave me two years ago. Yes of course, I would love to discover more books and new authors too. Blogging of course would always be a happy medium of getting in touch with online friends. So really happy to find you all here.
Another year is over and another year is here to look forward to.
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It sounds like you had a very nice birthday!
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It was Michelle, thanks!
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So many people I know celebrated their birthdays this month. So did I. I was so exhausted cooking and cleaning the house for the weekly Block Rosary in my home which also coincided with the celebration of my birthday and another sister in Christ. It was so hard to be so tired when I have to lead the Bible Sharing which we do after the rosary prayers. I won’t cook when I have to entertain again. By the way, belated Happy birthday!
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Thank you. Belated happy birthday too. It’s nice to bond with religious people. We also have block rosary but not in all houses, some are not Catholics.
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Yes, it is a chore looking for Block Rosary hosts.
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Happy birthday, Arlene! Truly, a lot more is in store! God bless you (esp that you make and give away rosaries, looking forward to your blog on this topic, if ever). 🙂
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Yes, I used to make them and give them to friends. I think I still have about two here. My friends from abroad and those who take foreign trips give me some too. I love the one from Sienna, the one from Jerusalem and my rosary from the Vatican. I have bracelet rosaries too 🙂
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That sounds like a collection! 🙂
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I know, I try to use them all. I love the one from the Vatican most of all. It is similar to the ones given by Pope John Paul II to some parishioners when he came here. I love my rose rosaries too, they really smell of roses.
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Wow! So nice! 🙂
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I am pleased to hear that you had a lovely time, Arlene. You still have almost five years to catch up to me, so I consider you to still be young. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Oh thank you. It was just a simple celebration but it was lovely.
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Lovely portrait
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Thanks!
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Happy Birthday Arlene! Please forgive the tardiness of this greeting but know it lacks none of the well wishes and warm thoughts you deserve. I pray each step you take into your new year is filled with love, peace, joy, good health and moments that make the very best memories. God bless you richly and shelter you from all harm. Happy Birthday.
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Your words are so touching Tina,thank you so much. Except for hearing mass early in the morning, we celebrated the event at the house. a grows older, one thinks about life more, so conscious of one’s health too in the process. Everything is good though, thank God. How are you? I haven’t seen you here at WordPress for quite sometime. I hope you are doing well. Thanks again for the lovely greetings.
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It was sweet that your grandson brought the excitement to the party! You are correct, the excitement usually wanes as we age but little ones bring it back as they are excited for us. My health has been challenging as my ailments are progressing but I am still well blessed as after 43 yrs of having the rheumatoid arthritis, I am still mobile. I know well that is should be much worse so I am very grateful for God’s mercy and grace. With that perspective, I am doing far better than I have a right to be.
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Oh Tina, so really sorry to hear about it. Enjoy the years. A friend always tells me YOLO. You only live once so we take advantage of the remaining days of our lives. Praying for your health.
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Happy Birthday Arlene! Birthdays are always nice when spent with those we love! I look forward to reading about your painting adventure with your daughter! I’m positive that you’ll have lots of fun together! 💖
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Thank you Sabine. I don’t think I have talent for that. Nissa is more artistic, she even makes her own greeting cards with all the embellishment….hehe! But I hope it’ll be fun.
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Don’t underestimate yourself Arlene! I would be surprised if the two of you didn’t have a ton of fun! I think it’s wonderful of your daughter to have an adventure like this! My husband and I did something like that a while back and loved it. We painted flying pigs …
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Haha, I am not that artistic Sabine 😦
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I think you will surprise yourself with the painting. You obviously are artistic with stitching and your garden, so don’t sell yourself short.
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Thank you Elizabeth. I really hope I could do it too.
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Happy, happy birthday, Arlene! I hope that the upcoming year is a wonderful one for you, full of good health and many blessings!
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Thanks Deb. I appreciate this.
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Arlene – Life is a gift (especially yours!!) Blessings & hugs & birthday treats (62 means you need to celebrate for at least a week!) 🎉🎂🎉🍧🎉🤗🎉🌷💐🎉
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A week indeed. I know, life is a gift and also a blessing. Thanks a lot Virginia for the encouraging words 🙂
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