If you scroll back a couple of posts (or click this link here) you’ll see my last Wordless Wednesday photo. Here’s the story behind the picture:
That photo was taken at my college graduation in May 1990 (no, I’m not afraid to announce how old I am!). It was at my graduation dinner in Syracuse, NY with my family. I believe graduation was held on Mother’s Day that year but it was rainy and damp, just typical weather for that part of the country. I probably should have been warming up with a hot drink but how could I resist the size of that strawberry marguerita!
I decided to use that photo on this particular date in December because I celebrated my 40th birthday. Oprah must be right that you get more comfortable with yourself as you age because I’ve been pretty open when people ask how old I am. Contrary to my husband’s jokes, I do NOT pretend that I’m still 29.
Of course, I had a harder time admitting I was 31 than I did 30, so maybe next year will be more difficult.
A drink like that probably would have put me to sleep now that I’m older but the photo captured the same sentiment…life is good. My hair is shorter and my clothes are larger but I really have very little to complain about.
So, that’s the story. No, Nell, I did not have 3 of those drinks way back when 
I was merely looking forward to being a new graduate embarking on another chapter of life. (and who wants to be loopy in front of their parents?)
