Birthday Celebration Part 1
My 50th birthday started with a cardiac workout at the gym. As I pressed the age setting on the treadmill, I found it a bit strange to press 5-0 on the screen. Later that night as I applied a concealer on the brown spots around my cheekbone, I discern a few fine lines on my face , the sign of wrinkles starting to show. I wear these fine lines like battle scars with a badge of courage. Aging is truly a state of mind. I approach my life with a child-like curiousity , eager to embrace everything life can offer.
I am full of gratitude for all the blessings in my life. Inspite of all the pain, I have transcended beyond it and am now in a state of my new normal life. Part of this new normal is moving to our new home. Together with my birthday celebration, I finally had our house blessed by a seminarian, the representative of our parish priest. I am touched by the life story of Brother Hernan. He also lost a sibling and at the age of 5 years old, he was reared by his grandparents because his parents separated soon after his sibling’s death. Instead of growing up bitter, he chose to be a compassionate brother willing to serve God for the rest of his life. The house blessing was even more meaningful as he spoke of love.
That our house will be blessed with love even if conflicts arise now and then.
I smile across the room towards where my husband stood and beamed a wide smile.
Without saying a word, we know that love should always rule our household.
And so it was my birthday wish that my family , friends and loved ones continue to have peace, good health and love in their lives.
I am blessed that my relatives live in our new neighborhood, the same place where my kids have treasured childhood memories.
I relax at my lounging chair as Lauren takes a photo of me enjoying the rest of my 50th birthday celebration.
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happy birthday!
You’re 50? Doesn’t show at all.
Happy Birthday po! More years, more blessings, more of God in your life, more love.
God bless! 
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
you don’t look 50…you look at least 10 years younger.
happy birthday!
More years to your life and more life to your years!!!
Happy birthday!
Happy birthday, tita!
Happy birthday! I love the cake, and the term “Prime Time Mom”
happy birthday!
Happy birthday! I wish you all the happiness, success, and love.
Uhmm.. did i read mark’s comment right?????
Noemi, you may have a fan on your hands there..
@nick- oops didn’t see that. Deleted Mark’s comment
Thank you everyone for the birthday greetings! This is just part 1. More to go
Happy Birthday, Noemi! It’s great to be a golden girl. Trust me!
P.S. You don’t look 50, by the way.
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday Mrs. Dado
. The basket cake is nice (Suddenly I want to eat cake) and it’s really wonderful to see a family together smiling and building a home in a new house. 
happy birthday, prime 50 is in!
Awwww. Your happiness is evident, in pictures and definitely in words. *mwah*
happy happy birthday… you look so happy, talagang beaming smile
love the hair, the cake!
Hi Noemi, Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday and more blogging years ahead. God Bless. . .
MM
happy birthday! my mom’s turning 50 as well soon, heh.
More years to come! God bless and happy 18th birthday!
Belated Happy Birthday Noemi! I wish you the best of health, wonderful opportunities and more promising years ahead.
It’s nice that you had your home blessed as well. I’m sure the blessing will invite more positive energy into your lives. Take care and God bless.
Happy birthday! Wow, we almost have the same bday - mine was on the 15th.
You look beautiful and really in the prime of life. I’m inspired to do workouts again
Congratulations on getting your house blessed.
Happy belated birthday again!
better late than never…
belated HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU NOEMI.