As February approached, I began doing maths on a regular basis. Surely I’d miscounted and I was still only 31 years old, barely into my 30′s. This wasn’t all denial, I often forget how old I am and have to think about it. One of these days I’ll get the math so wrong it will say I’m 22 years old *fist pump*. Of course to get it that wrong I will probably be bordering on senility and getting around in a delightful combo of denim underwear and a twinsy, so naturally I’ll fit right in with the young’ns.
According to my mother, I turned 35 this last week. Bit hard to argue with her, I mean, she would know.
What does a suddenly mature lass wish for her birthday gifts?
- A garment steamer (Received. Check!)
- A popcorn maker (Received. Check!)
- Dinner at a restaurant (Received. Sizzler counts. Check!)
- A makeover (Donated by self. Check!)
Here are the before/after shots to prove it, as my pal says quite often “pics or it didn’t happen”.
Ok, neither of these are mine. My close up had far too much crazy eye going on, but you get the idea.
No more ponies. All that pointless hair is now gone. Yes that is a mozzie eating my brain, I look *that* good.
All that is missing is a new handbag…but I can’t seem to find one. Shoes from Katies $5.00 clearance, dress from Target $59, child from Tummy $3
It just felt wrong to be a 35 year old woman who wore a pony tail every single day. I’ve joined the ranks of middle aged women who people refer to as ma’am, that lady, and mrs. Next time at the hair dresser though I’m going to get my blondish foils turned purple, because I may be old, but I’m still cool.
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What prompts your makeovers?
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LOLllling over the eyebrow photos. Trying to guess who the second pic is – Kate Winslet perhaps?! Those shoes are gorgeous, what a bargain!
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I’m 42 and I still do the pony. Only on work days though. And I completely have a hard time remembering I really am that old.
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Wait until the next decade… as for makeovers…does that mean changing from a blue Mohawk to a purple and blue one? Or is it a new pair of jeans? Or my favourite… A makeover of my camera equipment! Well that’s my idea of a makeover. ;) xx
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Very cute dress. I love a good make over, a change is as good as a holiday :)
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I love those shoes! I often have to stop and think when people ask me how old I am – 36? Surely not?!
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I was dreading coming back from from overseas because I didn’t like my room. I’d moved there quickly and just didn’t think it properly. When I did reuben I gave my home a bit of a makeover by changing rooms for my bedroom. Its now beautiful. I have a proper bedroom again. Makeovers don’t have to be dramatic but they make you feel good with a bit of practical I,price,ent thrown in.
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Too old for a pony? Say it isn’t so!
I’m quite surprised that with less than a month until I am 30, I can not think of a single thing that I want.
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Hi! I’m a fellow-pony-tail wearer of a (cough) similar age and in addition to my 3 little boys (LOT’S of doodles in my zone!) I also have a 15 yer old step daughter who has just dyed her hair puple. I’ve wanted purple hair myself since I was about her age but never had the guts to go through with it.
She looks AMAZING and it’s made me think that it might be “now or never” time for my purple hair dream. Plus the great thing about being 35 is that I think I can finally say a confident “fuck you” to anyone who decides they might not think it’s appropriate.
So I’ll make you a deal Ms Blundermum… I’ll do mine if you’ll do yours? I’m in Brissy too so name a date and a venue and I’ll be there. Double dare ya!
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Im stuck at 26 and staying there :) go the purple – and we want photos :)
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lol happy birthday! It’s a brave thing to chop off one’s hair…don’t think I could do it voluntarily – I have hair issues which I’ve written about on my blog! Some haircuts just scar you for life! I’m always miscalculating my age…must be a coping mechanism as this year they tell me I’m turning 39. Really? How can that be possible?