Happy 50th Birthday
celebrating my 50th stories on Vocal
Today is my 50th Birthday!!!!
I am also celebrating my 50th Vocal story.
How cool is that??
I have been on this earth for a half a century.
I have not celebrated my birthday in 30 years.
I had my only child when I was thirty years old.
I got my divorce when I was 38 years old.
I figure if I stop, then I will feel young about my age
and I will stop keeping track. My friends and family
won't let me but that's ok. It means, I am important
enough to be remembered. This year, I plan to spend it
with my daughter. I am sure I will get private messages
on my facebook's messenger from most people I know.
I don't make a big fuss on my birthday.
I am just happy; I am spending it with my daughter.
What was my happier days?
Every day is a happy day. I may have cried but
I always have something to be grateful for.
I plan on cooking my daughter's favorites. Eggroll shanghai , it
is a must. My daughter and I make it together. My daughter can now make
it on her own. Its fun celebrating it together. Its our family tradition.
My daughter and I had fun taking photos together today.
Yes, I get that a lot. You look so young . It does not help, I have a kid ‘s
voice. People are surprise when I am out in about with my daughter. They
think my daughter is just my friend. I was a late bloomer. When I was 20
years old, I looked 12 years old. That’s why I don’t show my present photos
,until now.
I am used to getting stares or people coming up to me. I do have 50 year
old health issues , believe me. I think it’s my Asian genes but maybe ,
multi- vitamins, I take everyday. I did use Oley on my face since I was in
my late twenties. My mom looked young for her age , when she was alive.
My father looks 50 and he is in his late 70’s.
I never thought of myself as beautiful. I try to blend in but people stop
and stare. I wear a cap / hat when I am out and about.
My ex husband was not happy about it. He was always angry when we
got home from all the attention. I started staying home . People always
want to know what’s my nationality. I would say, American. They did not
like that answer. I just say, I am a mutt.
I could never understand, why people are curious about me.
I try not to get closed up pictures. I said to myself what the heck ,
I am 50 years old . It’s worst when I don’t have my make up on.
The make up helps make me look a little older.
I wear glasses in public . It’s my smoke screen. I am not sure if the glasses
help? I have fun hanging around family because they accept me for me.
I do have some gray hair they are just a few.
What do I like to do? I like to do volunteer work in my community. I love
having fun with kids. I love talking to God. I love to read. I am very curious
about everything. No matter how shy, I am in public, I do make friends
easily. I am approachable. I like helping others out. I am not saint , I do
have a mischievous side of me. I love to dance and sing. I don’t have talent
in that but I have fun dancing. I love American and Foreign movies.
My favorite Chocolate is Reese pieces but my daughter buys me my other
favorite Chocolate on my birthdays.
I love chips. When I get depressed, I eat chips. I can eat spaghetti everyday.
My favorite fruit is watermelon 🌹💕🥳. I can marry a watermelon.
Today, I cook spaghetti. My daughter loves it too. My daughter’s favorite is
Mac Cheese. I love playing tennis and badminton .
I love dogs, cats, rabbits , fish and birds. That’s because I grow up with
pets in the household. I love going to the zoo and farms. I love horseback
riding with friends and family. I love people, they interest me the most.
I guess that’s why , I read so much. I still trying to fulfill my life dreams.
Thank God, I made it to my 50th birthday with a few hitches ,lol.
I hope the next century will be better and easy-peasy.
Thanks to all my Vocal friends who greeted me on my birthday. Hugs 🤗 and kisses 💋.
Thank you,VOCAL for fulfilling my dream of getting my stories published.
Your Challenges inspired me to write and I met a lot of stories , I would not
normally read and stories I love to read about. ❤️🌹
About the Creator
Mariann Carroll
Proactive for positive change.Born in the City of Chicago ,Illinois.
Multi race .Studied in a foreign country .Fluent in several languages .
fascinated by diversity.A Romantic and a dreamer.Interest in healthy living
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Comments (4)
very nice. Happy belated birthday.
Such a beautiful poem by a beautiful person who has a beautiful soul 💖
Happy Birthday!
Lovely!!!😊👏💖💕