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Thursday, March 3, 2011

something just doesn't add up


No matter how many times I tried I couldn't
fudge the numbers anymore .

So this it , I'm 49 today .
I really can't see how this is possible
because although my body sometimes
feels like it is 100 ,  my mind feels like a teenager
and that is not always a good thing .

I hope you have a great day too !

62 comments:

  1. JodieMarch 3, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Clare, I hope you have a magical fabulous birthday .
    Keep on thinking like a teenager, it more fun!

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  2. Quiltin' SandyMarch 3, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Hi Clare, have the BEST birthday!!! I sometimes feel 100, then on rare occasions feel younger than I am. I am getting to the stage where, when I look in the mirror, I think " who's that old duck?-LOL"

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  3. LouiseMarch 3, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Happy Birthday to You. Hope you have a good day. Age is just a number, bit of a cliche, but it's true. I think.

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  4. ~Laurie~March 3, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    I'll be 49 this year too! I completely understand how you feel 100 vs 16! I'm glad I'm not alone!! Enjoy your day today - celebrate! Life can be good :)

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  5. UnknownMarch 3, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    I'll be joining you to roll around in 49-ness next year, but I'm aiming on nurturing the inner teenager for all my remaining days :)

    Have a wonderful wonderful day ... xx

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  6. home made gorgeousMarch 3, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Happy happy Birthday Clare! Enjoy the rest of your day! Sarah x

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  7. SusieMarch 3, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Happy Birthday Clare. Enjoy your day.

    susie xx

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  8. TarnyiaMarch 3, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Happy Fabulous Birthday... and I know just what you mean haaha xxx

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  9. TaniaMarch 3, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Happy birthday sweetheart. I suspect thinking like a teenager is key to keeping us young (maybe even the occasional teen tantrum?)...

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  10. FeeMarch 3, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Have a wonderful birthday Clare - You are only ever as old as you feel. So you are really still sweet sixteen....

    Hugs - Fee XX

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  11. Kris Meares - Tag Along TeddiesMarch 3, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Hey Clare! Blow out the candles, make a wish, keep believing in the faeries who live at the bottom of the garden, enjoy beauty in all forms when/where ever you see it and wring every drop of potential from every day ... and then, who CARES what the number on the birth certificate tells us! :0) Mostly, I forget anyway, cos I got stuck mentally at about 22 ... though my mother would say 16! Tee! Hee! Hee! Hope your day is incredible and that your 49th year is full of fabulous family and friends, fun adventures and of course ... FABRIC! :0) And may there be many more to enjoy - Big Birthday Bear Hugs!!! KRIS

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  12. Indigo BlueMarch 3, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Happy Birthday Clare.
    I turned 40 at Christmas 2009 and I decided to ignore it as much as possible. Even when the cold damp weather in the UK has been playing havoc with my knees and hips! Standing all day is not helping but there you go.
    xx

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  13. MariaMarch 3, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Happy Birthday Clare...Have a great day!!

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  14. BarbMarch 3, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    It ain't so bad....not at all....life goes on and as long as it keeps going on...you are doing good. Happy Birthday!

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  15. JanMarch 3, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    49? You're still a young'un, Clare. Hope you have a wonderful day.

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  16. A Spoonful Of SugarMarch 3, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Best wishes for a fantastic birthday and a wonderful year Clare! Continue to embrace your inner teenager I say...

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  17. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art BoutiqueMarch 3, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Life is to be enjoyed Clare, so do away with the numbers and just be what you feel - hopefully today you feel like a young chick!! Wishing you a fantabulous day sweetie.
    Hugs ~ Kerryanne

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  18. Sue NivenMarch 3, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    I'll be 49 this year too! and the same sentiments,Enjoy!

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  19. SueMarch 3, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Have awonderful day Clare and many happy returns.

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  20. sandraMarch 3, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Happy Birthday Clare!!!It is only a number so have many more and be happy.

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  21. AllieMarch 3, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Happy Birthday to you,
    Happy Birthday to you!
    Happy Birthday dear Clare,
    Happy Birthday to you!!!

    You are only as old as you feel - IN YOUR MIND - your body doesn't count, lol! That's my story and I'm sticking to it! I hope you have a wonderful day, dear heart!

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  22. Jo in TASMarch 3, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Biggest Birthday Wishes to you Clare! Have a fabulous day!

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  23. lovestitchMarch 3, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    HaPPy BirTHdaY!!! I do hope you enjoy a very happy birthday Clare!!!

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  24. Yvonne NicoleMarch 3, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    I hope you have a wonderful birthday!!

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  25. Red HeadsMarch 3, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Happiest of birthday wishes to you. As long as we keep having a birth...day then I think that is Great. Enjoy you special day. And Mannnnny Mooooore. Dianne

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  26. Linda Lilly CottageMarch 3, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Happy birthday Clare!!! You can be a teenager as much as you want...eat as much chocolate as you want, sleep in later, stay awake late, have a daily fashion crisis, that and so much more but I wouldn't suggest trying to ride a Ripstick if you feel 100, it is not going to end pretty.
    Have a great day, eat some cake, drink some bubbles and make a wish!
    Kiss Noises Linda

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  27. BubzRugzMarch 3, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Happy Birthday.. a word of warning.. the 40's are great... the 50's even better...
    Hugz

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  28. UnknownMarch 3, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    49 is a great age...Happy, Happy Birthday!
    Cheryl at My Sister's Cottage

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  29. crafty wrenMarch 3, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Happy Birthday

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  30. RobynLouiseMarch 3, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Only 49? Gosh you'll have to have the big party next birthday when you mature to adulthood!
    Have a great day today!
    Better yet - have a great day every day :D!

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  31. FaeryfayMarch 3, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!

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  32. MisteaMarch 3, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Of course you are a teenager 4+9 = 13!

    Have a fantastic year.

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  33. seabreezequiltsMarch 3, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Have a lovely day and I know the feeling I am 43 and sometimes my body makes me feel every one of those years but on the inside I am still in my early 20's don't think I would go back to being a teenager though.

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  34. LizMarch 3, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Have a wonderful birthday. Do not worry about those numbers. I stoppd at 21 ags ago.:)

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  35. Christine MMarch 3, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Happy birthday Clare. I hope you have a lovely day.

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  36. nicoleMarch 3, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    happy birthday to you deary!!!
    xo

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  37. Christy March 3, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Happy, happy birthday dear Clare!

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  38. retdairyqueenMarch 3, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Happy Birthday Clare
    You are still only a baby
    Hugs

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  39. AnonymousMarch 3, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Happy Birthday to you!! we are 20 years and 1 day apart :) I reckon how you feel inside is what really counts, I am feeling older inside lately, not so good, so its fantastic that you feel like a teenager!!

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  40. MelodyMarch 3, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Hope you had a great day and your 50th year is magical.

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  41. StitchbirdMarch 3, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    I hear you! I hope you have a magical day and a fantastic year.

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  42. UnknownMarch 3, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    There are a few Birthdays today...
    HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY I HOPE YOU HAD A GREAT DAY
    cheers

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  43. Silvia LGD (Little Green Doll)March 3, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Happy Birthday Clare! Hope you have a wonderful day! :)

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  44. Sarah - Red GinghamMarch 3, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Happy Birthday Clare!! Well at least you aren't hiding the fact yet. I think the nines are the hardest number to digest when it comes to age. I'm doing the nines this year and it's not a good look. I hope you enjoyed you special day and managed to forget the silly number.

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  45. quilaryMarch 3, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Happy Happy Birthday! Hope the day has been fun and full of goodness! You are still a youngster! It's what's in your head that counts - and you still have to think like a teenager to stay one step ahead of your children!

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  46. Jindi's CottageMarch 3, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Happy Birthday! Enjoy your day...and keep on having fun...

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  47. MariaMarch 3, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Happy Birthday clare. Hope you had a wonderful day.

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  48. CurlyPopsMarch 3, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Oh happy birthday to you Clare!
    I hope you've had a super wonderful day.

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  49. ShayMarch 3, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Happy Birthday Clare! If it makes you feel better I had you pegged for early 40's.

    Age is just a number anyway!

    Enjoy some cake....

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  50. Web DesignMarch 4, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    Wish you a very Happy Birthday and many many returns of the day. I must mention here that today is also my birthday too. Hope you are enjoying your time bur I can't. I have to attend my job. Nevertheless this is a special day for both of us. Take care.

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  51. UnknownMarch 4, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    happy birthday! that is my next birthday number - very young!!!

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  52. DebMarch 4, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Happy Birthday Clare! Have a fab day.

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  53. Apple Avenue QuiltsMarch 4, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Happy Birthday! You are just a youngster! I turned 60 last month, but I still don't feel old enough to be that old.

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  54. AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Belated Happy Birthday, Clare!! Hope you had a Claretastic day. *grin*

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  55. Peg - Happy In QuiltingMarch 4, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Happy Birthday Clare...49 is a wonderful age.....

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  56. Peg - Happy In QuiltingMarch 4, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Happy Birthday Clare...49 is a wonderful age.....

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  57. Bianca Jae Makes StuffMarch 5, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    Happy belated Birthday!!! xox

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  58. SheilaMarch 5, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Happy belated Birthday , 49 is only a memory for me :-( enjoy it while you can . Hope your day was extra special .

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  59. DaffycatMarch 7, 2011 at 3:07 AM

    I hope you had a wonderful birthday, Clare. How fun ~ our special days are only one day apart!

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  60. Natalie RossMarch 7, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Ahhhhhhh, I can't believe I missed your birthday...HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, you look like a monkey and you smell like one too!!! LLLOOOOOLLLLL! Big birthday kisses from me to you. Hope you had a fantastically stupendous day and hey....it's only a number!! My number is not far behind you love......we are rockin'

    Nat XXX

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  61. JulesMarch 9, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    I am sorry I missed your birthday Clare. They are very important as birthdays are your own unique special day. I hope you enjoyed yourself.

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  62. TheaMarch 9, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Oh Happy Belated Birthday my dear! I'm not far behind you. I like to think that we are not unlike fine vintage wines that only get better with age. xx

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