Happy Birthday to me!!!!!!! I’m officially 34 years young today!
I’ve been having a really amazing upswing since last week. I hope it keeps going!!! I’m feeling so optimistic!
Last night I went on my first date in six years. Let THAT sink in for a second.
He wasn’t Adam Driver, but, hey, nobody’s perfect.
(If you know anyone who looks exactly like that and is single please let me know ASAP because I would truly yield to everything for all of him.)
Anyway!
It was fantastic. Another guy who was basically worshipping me after everything I’ve been through in the past few years? Yes, please, and thank you. He even was great with my Fibro pain.
Except — who goes out on Mondays? π (It’s a reference to a Chainsmokers song if you didn’t get that.)
He was good looking. He had a stupidly-over-the-top car which always makes me think someone is overcompensating for a PERSONALITY trait.
I’m talking to several guys right now — as it goes with dating apps.
I needed to move way beyond Voldemort. Oh…shoot. I mean He Who Shall Never Be Named Again.
Right now it’s raining outside and it sounds and smells amazing. That means my plants and flowers are being watered.
Random. I know.
I’m owning it today. I don’t think I’ve had a “meaningful” feeling-good-about-it birthday since my sweet sixteen.
I’m not complaining. I’m just telling the truth. None of my friends have EVER thrown me a party or even asked what I might like to do to celebrate, or have taken me out to acknowledge the occasion. Again, not complaining, but I can’t say I’m not disappointed.
But! My best friend sent me this gorgeous floral arrangement with the sweetest note and it made me cry. It was such a thoughtful gesture, and to be thought of, on any occasion — but especially remembered of my birthday — is SO special and amazing. I love you π— β€οΈππ — you’re truly the sister I’ve never had.
So I went on this date, and I’ve never felt more confident or in control going into a date in my life.
Because now I know.
Now I know what I will and will not accept.
Now I know what I will and will not tolerate.
Now I know what I’m looking for: family = a happy life ABOVE one’s career.
Now I know I’m my best self.
Now I respect myself.
Now I’m not eff-ed up about my Dad like I was when he died six years ago.
Now I am old enough to decide whether I’m going to go back to my date’s condo the first time I meet him or not — (I didn’t.)
Now I am sure enough with myself to allow myself to kiss on a first date BUT ONLY IF I WANT TO — (I did).
Now, I’m understanding that my looks and personality attract a DIFFERENT potential mate who called me WHILE I was driving to THIS first date to tell me he wasn’t nervous because he knew he’d “win” [me]. (Hot, but only because I’m attracted to this other guy.)
Guys are literally begging for my time.
AND, I’m being 100% honest about everything that I wasn’t ready to be honest about with HWSNBNA. (And that’s not his fault.)
But not only did the guy I think I’m the most interested in text me during the date…but the guy I went on the date with was texting then calling me as soon as he got home.
This shorty got game, y’all!
Happy Birthday to me!!!!!
I feel AMAZING!
Thank you to everyone who has given me support during this time and encouraged me to get back out there.
I love you all β₯οΈβ₯οΈβ₯οΈβ₯οΈβ₯οΈπ₯°π₯°π₯°π₯°π₯°ππππππΆπΆπΆπΆπΆ it’s “All Because of You.”
βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ&β₯οΈ always
Β‘Muy Feliz CumpleaΓ±os, que inicies el mejor aΓ±o de tu vida!
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Mucho Gracias Sebastian!!!!!!!!!!!! πΆβοΈβ₯οΈ
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Happy Birthday, Taco! It takes a while for us to know what we want and what we will not accept and tolerate. As you’ve discovered, this boosts our self-confidence and makes us more attractive to the male.
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I think you are exactly right! Thank you for reading my blog!!!!! Have an amazing day!!!! πΆβοΈβ₯οΈ
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Happy B-Day!
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Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!! πΆβ₯οΈβοΈ
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Happy birthday!
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Thank you so much!!!
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Thank you so much!!!!! πΆβοΈβ₯οΈ
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Happy Birthday and thanks for following my posts. (It’s my birthday too!)
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Ahhh! Happy Birthday!!!!!!!! Thank you for reading and I hope you have an AMAZING year ahead of you!!!!! Your comment is much appreciated! πΆβ₯οΈβοΈ
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tantissimi e sinceri auguri di cuore per il tuo compleanno mi dispiace solo che sono tre giorni di ritardo, ma spero che ti siano graditi ugualmente e comunque goditi fino in fondo i tuoi 34 anni, sei giovanissima. ciao
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Grazie, Napoli!!!!! π₯°πΆβοΈβ₯οΈ
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Ti ho visto in viso e ti ho riconosciuta subito. tu sei napoletana dentro. evviva ho trovato una mia compaesana nel mondo. ciao sei stupenda, d’animo naturalmente, a me solo quello puΓ² interessare. buona vita e che tutto ti vada come tu desideri.
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Grazie, grazie! Ti auguro una buona vita β₯οΈβοΈ
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Thanks for following my blog; you are very kind.
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It’s my pleasure! And thank you for the comment!!!!! πΆβ₯οΈβοΈ
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You are very welcome
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And thank you for following me back!!!!! πΆβ₯οΈβοΈ
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Belated birthday wishes and blessings Taco. Am so glad you had such good time and that you are feeling good about yourself. Love and blessings ππ»ππ
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Thank you so much for your very kind words! I wish you all good things as well! πΆβ₯οΈβοΈ
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My pleasure Taco π€
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Happy Belated Birthday! πππ
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Thank you so much! And thank you for following my blog!!! πΆβ₯οΈβοΈ
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Your welcome! And thank you for the follow! π
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I think you look great! And also thought I’d throw out something my sponsor had me do. She said, “Write down everything you’ve ever dreamed of in a partner.” So I did EVERYTHING. And then she looked at this long list of my hopes and dreams and wants and desires and said, “Excellent. Now go out in the world and BE this person and you will find him.” (Damn her for being right.)
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I LOVE that!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!!!!!!!!! Keep being you!!!!! πΆβ€οΈβοΈ
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Happy Birthday. Sounds like a good start of a new birthday year. Keep on moving on up in your spirit!
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Thank you again! Absolutely I will! πΆβ₯οΈβοΈ
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The flowers from Jilly and the note that accompanied them . . . oh, how sweet! It’s a blessing to have such a nice friend.
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She truly is the most amazing friend and deserves so much from me and more in return. There is never a time I haven’t been able to call on her when she hasn’t been available to me. I appreciate her tremendously and always will. Thank you for reading! πΆβ₯οΈβοΈ
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Wow! You go!!
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Thank you so much! πΆβ₯οΈβοΈ
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Happy very belated birthday!
Sounds like you’ve had a tough time but climbing out ok … hope this optimism has continued π
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Thank you so much! I’m feeling great and climbing!!! Thank you for the comment πΆβ₯οΈβοΈ
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stay that way π
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Thank you π₯°πΆβ₯οΈβοΈ
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welcome!
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Happy Belated Birthday! I hope this new year is off to a wonderful start.
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Thank you so much!!! It’s been fantastic so far and I plan to keep it up!!! πΆβ₯οΈβοΈ
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Happy belated birthday!
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Thank you so much!!! πΆβ₯οΈβοΈ
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Happy late birthday!
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Thank you so much!!! I really appreciate it!!! πΆβ₯οΈβοΈ
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You’re welcome π
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Thanks for the follow – HAPPY BIRTHDAY
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Thank you so much!!!!! And of course!!! I love your profile!!!!!
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Happy Belated Birthday to you, Taco! β€οΈ
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Thank you so much!!! πΆβ₯οΈβοΈ
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Happy belated birthday!
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Thank you so much! And thank you for reading!!!!! πΆβ₯οΈβοΈ
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Great posts on here. Enjoyed them all.
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Thank you so much!!!!! That means a lot!!!!!!!! πΆβ₯οΈβοΈ
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This entire postis gorgeous and filled with so much light. I hope this new year is bringing sunshine and glitter your way
Happy birthday ππ
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