At 39.

39 | 7 Nov 2011, GB3 | @2012
Just so I'd remember how I looked when I turned 39.
Taken on my birthday dinner November last year.
And yes, I will not make excuses for my eye wrinkles and imperfect skin.
Or my excess pounds or my love handles.
Because if there's anything I learned, it's that character is more admirable than well-defined calf or abs.
I learned, too, that a beautiful mind is better than a beautiful face.
And that having family and friends who love you unconditionally is, hands down,
way more important than owning a high-end camera.
I'm grateful for all the blessings of the last decade.
I'm excited about starting a new one.
I will rock my 40s. That's a promise. :)
Thank you CBB for this picture.

18 left some love :
its so true;-) and you have already rocked your 30s;-)
stay beautiful the way you are;-)
kookooforcocopuffs said...
its so true;-) and you have already rocked your 30s;-)
stay beautiful the way you are;-)
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Thank you, Chel! And thank you for being part of my 30s! :)
pretty.
and true.
rock on.
-e
I always thought that you couldn't possibly be a day over 30. I was pretty bowled over when I read that you're 39!
I'm a friend of Chin's and Kaith's, by the way, and a long-time blog lurker and admirer. Never had the courage to comment till now because I just had to tell you that you are gorgeous! =)
your so pretty ai. i always admire all about you. :D marislie
nahh ate Ai, no one will believe that you´re already 39 coz u look way younger. Feeling ko ka age ra ta ate. And I so agree with the things you mentioned above. Stay happy, young and beautiful Ate. God bless you always.muahhhhh
you are beautiful, stunningly beautiful. i admire your spirit. can't help but stare at this photo and think how charming your eyes are.
You are so pretty! A true beauty inside and out. Even though I don't know you personally. Just judging based on your blog. =)
Anonymous said...
pretty.
and true.
rock on.
-e
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Thank you, E! Looking forward to Beijing! :)
Iris said...
I always thought that you couldn't possibly be a day over 30. I was pretty bowled over when I read that you're 39!
I'm a friend of Chin's and Kaith's, by the way, and a long-time blog lurker and admirer. Never had the courage to comment till now because I just had to tell you that you are gorgeous! =)
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Hi Iris! Thank you. *blushing* I'm a long time blog stalker, too. :)
Anonymous said...
your so pretty ai. i always admire all about you. :D marislie
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You are so kind, Maris. Thank you! :)
konsuy said...
you are beautiful, stunningly beautiful. i admire your spirit. can't help but stare at this photo and think how charming your eyes are.
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Thank you, Chi! We must be members of the mutual admiration club because I admire your spirit, too. And you are one of the most amazing human beings I know. About the eyes, thank you. I've learned to appreciate them. I used to want them bigger. :D
Marianne said...
You are so pretty! A true beauty inside and out. Even though I don't know you personally. Just judging based on your blog. =)
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You are making my heart swell. Thank you, Yan. :)
julai said...
nahh ate Ai, no one will believe that you´re already 39 coz u look way younger. Feeling ko ka age ra ta ate. And I so agree with the things you mentioned above. Stay happy, young and beautiful Ate. God bless you always.muahhhhh
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Oh no, you are very young pa Jul uy! But thank you! :)
Oh, no, no, no, no, no! I refuse to believe you are 39! I'm 29 and I had this notion that we are around the same age. And I'm sorry, but where are those eye wrinkles and imperfect skin that you are talking about?
You must live a happy, fulfilled, and contented life to look this youthful at 39. :) Idol na kita, promise!
You look like 29--no kidding! You have accomplished so much in your 30's. I'm sure your 40's will just be as fabulous! :-)
Dea said...
Oh, no, no, no, no, no! I refuse to believe you are 39! I'm 29 and I had this notion that we are around the same age. And I'm sorry, but where are those eye wrinkles and imperfect skin that you are talking about?
You must live a happy, fulfilled, and contented life to look this youthful at 39. :) Idol na kita, promise!
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Thanks, Dea. Bigla akong na-shy. Haha. You look very young yourself and very pretty pa! I didn't look as gorgeous when I was your age.
And yes, I choose happiness all the time. I'm happy with the choices I've made and the things I'm doing. And my approach to life is very simple (di ako masyadong ma-drama). My closest friends tell me I haven't lost my sense of wonder, so I guess, that's what's keeping me (looking) young, too. :)
Liza said...
You look like 29--no kidding! You have accomplished so much in your 30's. I'm sure your 40's will just be as fabulous! :-)
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Thank you, Liz! But I honestly could already feel my age. :)
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