June 17, 2013

Cheers to Being Perfectly Marinated!!!

Today is my birthday and you know how birthdays somehow seem to put one in a reflective mood, especially if you are past your partying 20's. Well, I got my share of reflective juices flowing and these were some of my thoughts on this particular birthday.



God - He has been the most dominant part of my life, I'm awed by his love which I feel around me constantly. He's held my hands and walked with me all my life and I'm eternally thankful for his love and patience with me.


Family - My family is the backbone on which I stand, without them life would be meaningless.

Marriage -  I am thankful to God for someone who truly love and cares for me and works hard to build our lives together.

Friends - I am grateful for my friends who listen and partake in whatever life throws at me.

 On Ageing -  the whole ageing process is quite fascinating, as time pass by, I get not just older but wiser with every experience whether good or bad. What I lose in youthfulness I gain in wisdom  and the ability to own my God given beauty and grace that is unique to me. its almost like when marinating, the longer you leave a piece of meat in its juices the tastier and more flavorful it gets.  




I am loving the confidence that comes with ageing,  the genuine love and acceptance for the woman I am becoming. I know I'm never going to look 21, and I have accepted that ship has sailed, but guess what, I love the fact that I am in full possession of my life, not saddled with the insecurities that crippled most of us when we were a lot younger. Nothing beats the confidence in knowing who I am, and the total acceptance without feeling the need to be apologetic about what I stand for and believe in, surely, this has to be one of the many great gifts of ageing.




What I'm wearing - Dress worn as Top  :  Alex Marie   || Skirt :  JcPenny  ||
  Shoes: Bakers  ||
  Bracelets  : Kohls 

So as I cruise comfortably and confidently into another year in my God given journey of life, I say cheers to being perfectly marinated!!! 


42 comments:

  1. StyleFash2517 June 2013 at 12:32

    Happy birthday babes... Wishing you all the best and God's favour ahead. And of course many more fabulous fashionista years ahead. Keep rocking it girl... You know what they say about fine wine... *kisses*

    www.stylefash25.blogspot.com

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  2. Priscy17 June 2013 at 13:10

    Happy birthday dearest! you rock!!! I pray for LLNP for you and all that concerns you. May you continue being the head... may the good Lord lead you beside the still waters and cause you to have all your heart desires met IJN, AMEN! xoxoxo

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  3. Anonymous17 June 2013 at 16:32

    Nice, Happy Birthday!

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  4. Unknown17 June 2013 at 16:58

    Style fash, who best to tell you about the taste of this very fine wine and the taste of being perfectly marinated :) Dear Wife, I have tried to write how I feel about you and I just keep deleting and starting all over. I really can't come up with the right words to describe how the last 15years have been since I met you. All I can say is that even if God decides to abandon me today, I'll understand cos he has given me a miracle to last a life time. Love always - A grateful husband.

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  5. Unknown17 June 2013 at 18:38

    happy birthday to you my darling wonderful, precious big sister

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    1. Unknown18 June 2013 at 18:49

      My precious lil sis,:) thank you so much, *hugs*

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  6. Anonymous18 June 2013 at 01:32

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  7. Unknown18 June 2013 at 04:05

    Awww Happy Birthday!!!
    I wish you all the best and wasn't aware you were married?!?! Aww. Many more years to you.
    xoxo

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    1. Unknown18 June 2013 at 18:46

      Thank you ! Yes I am hun, and blessed with two toddler boys :).

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  8. Unknown18 June 2013 at 06:00

    Happy Birthday!
    Getting older is definitely a blessing. I wish you many more birthdays ahead!

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  9. Anonymous18 June 2013 at 13:12

    Hope u had a fab birthday!
    This is a toast to many more fruitful years for us all by God's Grace!
    Lots of love

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  10. Anonymous18 June 2013 at 13:13

    Hope u had a fab birthday
    This is a toast to many more fruitful years for us all by God's grace in Jesus name. Ameeeeen!
    Lots of love

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  11. Unknown18 June 2013 at 16:04

    Love ur top.
    Nice style!
    xo.
    FROM HATS TO HEELS

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  12. Priscy18 June 2013 at 16:33

    what did you do with my comment oo my sister! sent you a birthday message yesterday but cant find it on here.

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    1. Unknown18 June 2013 at 18:43

      Hehehhe, nothing o! didn't see any comment. sorry about that, you know how blogger can be sometimes.

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    2. Priscy19 June 2013 at 11:08

      ohh dear! ok, its never late naa.
      Happy birthday my dear, may the good Lord lift you higher and higher and perfect all that concerns you and yours. may He continue to supply all your needs and heart desires quickly IJN, AMEN!
      June born's rock dont we? xoxoxox

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    3. Unknown19 June 2013 at 13:40

      Amen! ooh yeah we rock! :)

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  13. Lala18 June 2013 at 21:43

    you look great and really loving the pencil skirt! hope you had a great birthday!
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    1. Unknown19 June 2013 at 13:40

      Thank you so much for stopping by, I had a really fun day :)

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  14. Anonymous19 June 2013 at 03:56

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    1. Unknown19 June 2013 at 13:41

      Thank you, would stop by at your blog :)

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  15. Chic Therapy19 June 2013 at 05:13

    That's a very cute top and I like your hair too. Hope you had a fabulous birthday.

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  16. OPAL19 June 2013 at 05:50

    HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY Hun. Hope you enjoyed it :) you look great and I also stopped by to say thanks a ton for visiting and supporting my blog :) stay INSPIRED!!

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    1. Unknown19 June 2013 at 13:43

      Thank you so much, the pleasure is mine your blog rocks!

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  17. Anonymous19 June 2013 at 13:33

    Birthdays are definitely reflective! It allows you to put on your thinking hat. God, family, friends and marriage are definitely worth being thankful for. Thank God for His love and continuous mercies.

    Happy Belated Birthday. I hope you had a splendid time! :-)

    The colors in this looks, makes for a stunning outfit. Very lovely :-)

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  18. Unknown19 June 2013 at 21:41

    Happy bday dear,i hope you had fun fredaidehen.blogspot.com

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  19. Anonymous20 June 2013 at 07:22

    Love the neon colors :)

    Stop by sometime, xo Natalie
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  20. Unknown20 June 2013 at 20:18

    Very pretty
    your top is my fav!

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  21. Unknown20 June 2013 at 23:57

    Absolutely love the shoes

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  22. Unknown20 June 2013 at 23:58

    Ohh and happy birthday too, yippee you are my birthday mate born in June too.

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    1. Unknown21 June 2013 at 00:14

      Ooh really!Super cool!

      thanks for stopping by, :)

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  23. Barbie doll21 June 2013 at 00:24

    awwww that poem by your hubby is simply breathtaking. Shakespear needs to come take lessons from him. Babe u know u r beautiful inside and out right. Keep growing in Gods perfect love. kisses.

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    1. Unknown21 June 2013 at 22:18

      hehehe...Shakespare ain't got nothing on him :). thanks babe *hugs*

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  24. Unknown27 June 2013 at 20:02

    omg u're stunning!! this look is awesome !!
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  25. Unknown28 June 2013 at 16:16

    Loving the colour blocking.Great look dear.

    xoxo
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