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B-Day Mail Of Very The Best Kind
Some folks don’t like to talk about their age, but I’m quite proud of mine. I’ve managed to survive 33 years on the planet as of yesterday and I feel very good about that stat, especially given the random chaos of this world. And I quite enjoy sharing the day with the anniversary of the historic moon walk that happened way “before my time.” Ha! I’m not that old.
Seriously, I’m quite content to be 33. I don’t feel older, really. I’m just enjoying a little more seniority on the planet and accumulating more life experience that will hopefully keep me alive for at least another 100 years. By then I figure my body will have had a chance to catch up with my old soul.
One of the highlights of my big day was getting a package from Nancy Minsky containing the denim apron she designed for the CraftSanity apron tutorial. It looks so much cuter than the one I made last week. Thanks, Nancy! Your timing was fantastic!
The biggest surprise of day came from a woman named Joyce from Jenison, Mich. We had met briefly during a mega sale at a local fabric shop when Joyce and her sister were hunting for apron fabric. I tend to talk to strangers routinely, especially in craft supply stores, so the fact that I launched in to a mini-chat with Joyce was not really anything out of the ordinary.
Then, months later Joyce decided to reduce her stash of vintage aprons and sent me a box containing several lovely aprons she collected over the years. I was impressed by the gesture and oh, so, happy. What a great birthday surprise! I put the aprons up on my unauthorized clothesline and snapped a few pictures this evening and will enjoy wearing them and using them to adorn my home.
I called Joyce after the photo shoot to thank her and we had a long and lovely conversation. It’s funny how a random meeting at the fabric store can lead to a series of events culminating in a box of vintage loveliness on my kitchen table. I love it when I get fun mail. Especially on my birthday. Thank you, ladies!
Posted: July 21st, 2009 under Aprons.
Comments: 12
Comments
Comment from dena miller
Time: July 21, 2009, 9:56 pm
Happy Belated Birthday Jennifer!!! Today was my son’s birthday…he is now 23…I am 45 yikes! I do not feel old either….to much to do anyway…so many projects. What a great suprise to recieve the aprons for your birthday! I also recieved a nice suprise on your birthday….I found an apron that I wore when I was waitressing at a restaurant called Friendly’s when I was still in High School….Can’t wait to wash it and wear it!
Much love to ya and many blessings,
Dena
Comment from Michelle
Time: July 21, 2009, 11:22 pm
Happy birthday, Jennifer!
Comment from Alen Amoureuse
Time: July 21, 2009, 11:36 pm
Happy Birthday , Jennifer ! I wish you all the best.
People should not be ashamed of their age. Getting older is something natural and cant hide it, its just pointless.
Comment from susan b anderson
Time: July 22, 2009, 4:28 am
Cool! Love your unauthorized clothesline-that’s the best kind:)
Aren’t people kind and fun? Love your gift and…
Happy Birthday!!!!
Comment from debbie
Time: July 22, 2009, 6:36 am
Happy Birthday, Jennifer! Keep the rebel clothesline going!
Comment from Diane
Time: July 22, 2009, 8:05 am
Happy Birthday Jennifer – many happy crafting returns of the day to you!
Comment from Beth
Time: July 22, 2009, 8:14 am
Happy (belated) Birthday!
Comment from Nicole
Time: July 22, 2009, 8:24 am
What a good attitude and what a lucky girl you are! Such a wonderful birthday present. Happy birthday!
Comment from Turtle
Time: July 22, 2009, 8:36 am
Happy belated birthday! What a wonderful package as well! (fun!!) I figure age is just a number and figment of your imagination. You only are as old as you feel/act! So even though i am 39, i figure i am really only about 26, smile.
Comment from tricia
Time: July 22, 2009, 12:56 pm
Happy Birthday! I love your podcasts:)
Comment from Philipa Core
Time: July 23, 2009, 12:06 am
happy birthday for the other day. My girlfriends birthday was the 16th, our wedding anniversary the 17th, my nephew the 18th and my brother the 19th. Today, 23rd would have been my dad’s 92nd but he died last year.
In Australia clothes lines are part of our backyards. People have dryers but they are not routinely used… for wet weather or when you are in a hurry usually. I live in Qld and we have lots of lovely sunshine and it dries the clothes very quickly.
Parcels are wonderfully special and mysterious aren’t they… I love getting them whenever they arrive but around birthdays it is especially nice.
Comment from JayeL
Time: July 24, 2009, 12:27 pm
Hi Jennifer!
Happy Belated Birthday! I hope it was a great one. It sounds like it started out pretty well. We are entering birthday season here with about 10 birthdays in the next two weeks! I am getting the cards out one after another.
I love the idea of your apron clothesline and think that it is probably more fun not to have it hanging up all the time. Thanks for everything!
Jaye
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