michelle my belle: happy bday to me!

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October 16, 2011

happy bday to me!

yes, i'm 39 years old today.
i'm fine with it.
it's just a number.
but just to make sure that i don't let that number get to my head...
i'm writing out my 39 things before i'm 40 list! i want to make sure i'm getting every little moment out of life!
being physical till my body tells me otherwise.
having fun... till the end!
being adventurous.
encouraging others on a daily basis.

here's the beginnings of my list.
i decided, this year to do it as an actual piece of art that i can hang somewhere prominent.
so i remember.
and conquer.

a few of the things on my list so far:

sustain my NO DIET PEPSI (i just started a few days ago & it's HARD!)
cut a large stencil
switch to wordpress
ride my bike to work
meet other downtown artist
creative connection 2012
visit april & steve in mi
new purse line w/allen designs

okay, off to one of jess' soccer games!
then to my parents for lunch. :)

Posted by michelle allen at 08:45 AM | Permalink

Comments

Happy Birthday Michelle ma belle~! oh, it is soooooo good to get soda, esp. diet ones, out of your diet. Your 40s will love you for it. INFLAMMATION maker, ugh. And the fake sugar does things I'd rather not mention on your birthday, lol. Try flavored teas. I love Paradise (reg. one). I make it in a coffee maker for best taste (the maker has never made coffee though, lol) or Celestial and Lipton makes some good ones too.

Posted by: kate | October 16, 2011 at 09:04 AM

Happy birthday! I hope you have the best day, with lots of love and brownies and a little ARTing :-) What a great way to make your list. It just might be a trend to follow :-)

Posted by: Spindelmaker | October 16, 2011 at 09:42 AM

Lots of love and happiness for your 39th! Happy birthday to you! :) -S

Posted by: Shelly Massey | October 16, 2011 at 10:38 AM

Happy Birthday from Windy auld Scotland! :)

Posted by: helen | October 16, 2011 at 10:52 AM

Happy Bday Michelle! X
I love your list...GREAT IDEA!
Have fun :)

Posted by: Patricia | October 16, 2011 at 11:10 AM

Happy Birthday!
Love the list idea - except every year the list gets longer =P
Enjoy!!!

Posted by: Stephanie Gentry | October 16, 2011 at 11:30 AM

Happy Birthday!
Love the list idea - except every year the list gets longer =P
Enjoy!!!

Posted by: Stephanie Gentry | October 16, 2011 at 11:30 AM

Happy Birthday!
Love the list idea - except every year the list gets longer =P
Enjoy!!!

Posted by: Stephanie Gentry | October 16, 2011 at 11:30 AM

Happy Birthday Michelle! Wishing 39 is a very creative and fun year! And purses...way cool!

Posted by: FryeStyle | October 16, 2011 at 11:45 AM

Have a most wonderful birthday! Do something special just for you!
Big Squishy Hugs!

Posted by: Terri N-W | October 16, 2011 at 01:55 PM

Hope you had a wonderful 39th birthday! Love your list idea and I can totally see your designs as purses!

Have a great week!

Posted by: Kym Hunter | October 16, 2011 at 04:29 PM

Love your idea of creating a sculpture for your list of 39 accomplishments! So fun & a great reminder to make dreams come true at every glance of it. I'm inspired to create my own!

Posted by: carolyn | October 16, 2011 at 06:04 PM

Happy, Happy Birthday Michelle!!! I think making a list...into art, is a great idea. What a fun way to keep those hopes right there where you can see them. Honestly, even 40 is not that bad! :)

Posted by: jen | October 16, 2011 at 07:11 PM

Happy Birthday! Once again you have inspired me to do a "list" of my own. Sadly mine will be a bit larger than yours, 44 things before I'm 45, ugh!

Have a fabulous day!

Posted by: Cristi Clothier | October 16, 2011 at 09:43 PM

OMG I am so with you on the diet pepsi thing...mine is diet coke. I have tried and tried...but I don't drink, I don't smoke....and I LOVE my diet FOUNTAIN drink. I have given it up before and I DO feel so much better...I know it will be worth it in the long run. We try to be healthy in every other way yet we still pour chemicals down with that darn delicious, ice cold, hits the spot soda. Good luck to you and me!

Posted by: pattykaplan1@me.com | October 17, 2011 at 03:59 AM

Such wonderfulness!!
Best of wishes... always *hugs*
The art board, a very clever idea, love it :]

Posted by: April Cole | October 17, 2011 at 10:22 AM

Happy, Happy Birthday!!! I hope this is the best year yet for you!

Posted by: Joanne | October 17, 2011 at 12:33 PM

happy bferday old lady! hope it's spectacular!!! can't wait to catch up with you at artfest! xo

Posted by: Tyler-Baby Lux Design | October 17, 2011 at 04:01 PM

Happy (late) Birthday! Love the list, and what a great idea turning it into a beautiful piece of art. Here's to conquering another list! Thanks for all the great inspiration!

Posted by: Shayna Butler | October 17, 2011 at 07:57 PM

Happy Birthday Michelle!! I hope it was wonderful. I love your artistic approach to list making ~ what a wonderful reminder.

Posted by: regina | October 17, 2011 at 08:46 PM

Hold on there, birthday girl. Did you say "new purse line" ???
Anticipation!

Posted by: amanda jolley | October 18, 2011 at 04:18 PM

Happy Belated Bday Michelle! oh its been too too long since I visited your blog! You know you inspired me to make and DO my list of 41 things--its going quite well--I LOVE having my list and challenging myself each day. I read "Don't find yourself, CREATE yourself" and making a piece of art with challenges is a brilliant way to do just that!! Best wishes for a grand year--and I hope I get to meet you at that Creative Connection event!

Posted by: April Heather Davulcu | November 09, 2011 at 04:53 AM

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ABOUT ME

hi and welcome!!! i'm so glad you're here! my name is michelle. i'm blessed to be a wife (to gary) of 18 years and a mom of two girls; alexis(16) & jess(11). i've been a full time artist for 15 years. i made my start at Portland Sat. Mkt. and art fairs around the country, and then headed into wholesale shows when our oldest began school. i love ART-ing, art journaling, running, cycling and downing junk food!