Birthday Girl

Well, I did it. I made it to half a century on this earth…..

Today is my birthday! Best wishes to any Taurus birthdays out there! And what do you do when you turn 50? Well, in my case I ran away to Canada this past weekend with my best gal-pals and got a tattoo. (There were quite a few margaritas thrown in there as well. ) I figure if you make it to 50 (and so many people I have known over the years do not) then I had to do something “young” to mark the occasion. After all, 50 is a rather scary number. So much to do! So much to do!

Since I sign my paintings with a letter ‘s’ swoosh that looks like a “swan”, I thought I would sign myself at 50. Plus, next month is my 25th wedding anniversary and since I got married at age 25, I will have been a “Swann” longer than I have had my maiden name. So, signing my “signature” to my foot is sort of like signing myself. This is who I am at 50. There are things I like and things I would love to change about myself, and just like my paintings, I have intentions and a story.

And, after it all, here I am.

I hope I get to sign paintings for another 50 years.

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Polly Williamson on May 9, 2018 at 3:10 pm

Well, you certainly don’t look 50! Love the swan tattoo and the idea of signing yourself! Have a wonderful day today!!
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- christine on May 9, 2018 at 9:04 pm
  
  thanks!
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Anne Maree Healey on May 9, 2018 at 3:12 pm

Very tasteful old girl! Welcome to the fabulously fun fifties, you’ve reached the plateau of life (LOL)
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- christine on May 9, 2018 at 9:03 pm
  
  ha! I am still climbing!!!! 🙂
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Helen Stephenson on May 9, 2018 at 3:36 pm

Congratulations! Your tattoo is discreetly tasteful and very meaningful. I hope you enjoyed Toronto.I grew up there and still enjoy all it offers. I was there just this week on my way home from Tasmania and once again popped in to see the Group of Seven collection at the Art Gallery of Ontario.
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- christine on May 9, 2018 at 9:03 pm
  
  We went to the opening there last week! That place is awesome!
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Maryeileen on May 9, 2018 at 3:50 pm

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Christine! Your 50 looks beautiful on you. Nice permanent signature…😉…you’ve certainly earned this milestone marker & all that it signifies for you.
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- christine on May 9, 2018 at 9:02 pm
  
  Thanks!
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Eileen on May 9, 2018 at 3:51 pm

Congratulations, Christine. 50 is a milestone! I remember my 50’s as the decade when I really learned to honor my true self. You have many wonderful decades to look forward to. Enjoy and treasure every moment!
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- christine on May 9, 2018 at 9:02 pm
  
  will do! thank you! Been meaning to reach out. My son is now in your neighborhood– at Sewickley Academy. I will have to stop by for a visit.
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  - Eileen on May 9, 2018 at 11:59 pm
    
    Yes, Stop by. We would love to see you and you can take another look at your paintings.
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    - christine on May 10, 2018 at 10:40 pm
      
      sounds good!
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Diana Gannon on May 9, 2018 at 3:57 pm

Happy Birthday, Christine! I am a few years ahead of you (!!), but just celebrated my birthday on the 6th. Hope we are both still painting at 100+…
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- christine on May 9, 2018 at 9:01 pm
  
  amen!
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Sawsan Alhaddad on May 9, 2018 at 4:28 pm

Happy Birthday! Very nice tattoo.
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- christine on May 9, 2018 at 9:00 pm
  
  thanks! and thanks!
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Michelle Wegler on May 9, 2018 at 4:31 pm

Congratulations on the big 5-0! It keeps getting better, and what a fun place to celebrate!
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- christine on May 9, 2018 at 9:00 pm
  
  We did have fun except for the power outage for 24 hours, but we just found a Mexican restaurant and had margaritas in the dark!
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Jan Pini on May 9, 2018 at 4:36 pm

Nice!
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- christine on May 9, 2018 at 8:59 pm
  
  thanks!
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Kathryn Smithson on May 9, 2018 at 5:03 pm

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! My gal Pals and I went to Myrtle Beach for our 50th! Had a blast!
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- christine on May 9, 2018 at 8:59 pm
  
  awesome!
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Susan Porges on May 9, 2018 at 5:38 pm

Christine… Happy half-century! I love your signed foot.. it’s SO cute! Best wishes for 50 more happy and healthy ones!
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- christine on May 9, 2018 at 8:59 pm
  
  thanks!!!! btw- I don’t think I can go on your trip to Italy. I was asked to Demo at the PSA Materials Fair in September, so I will have to catch you next time!
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Carolyn Hancock on May 9, 2018 at 5:43 pm

Bravo, Christine
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- christine on May 9, 2018 at 8:58 pm
  
  🙂
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Judy Slater on May 9, 2018 at 6:16 pm

Happy Birthday, and you did something I’ve always wanted to do…….you are braver than I have been, and I have many more years on me…….Congratulations 👏🏻👏🏻
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- christine on May 9, 2018 at 8:58 pm
  
  no sweat. it wasn’t that bad, really. go for it!
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Nicholas Tesluk on May 9, 2018 at 7:31 pm

Happy Birthday and Anniversary, Christine!! Great tattoo of your striking logo/signature!!

Sincerely,
Nicholas
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- christine on May 9, 2018 at 8:57 pm
  
  Thanks Nick!
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Kathy Bischak on May 10, 2018 at 12:15 am

Happy Birthday, Christine! It is agreed that you do not look 50, but after all, 50 is the new 40!
Happy Anniversary as well!
That is a very classy tattoo !
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- christine on May 10, 2018 at 10:40 pm
  
  thanks! I like it.
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Donna Godlove on May 10, 2018 at 12:16 am

Again happy birthday. So much yet to do. You are still very young. Hope you’ve had a great day.
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- christine on May 10, 2018 at 10:39 pm
  
  thanks! I did…
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Terrie McBride on May 10, 2018 at 12:26 am

Happy 50th Birthday and 25th anniversary 🎉🎈🎂
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- christine on May 10, 2018 at 10:39 pm
  
  thanks! Can’t believe you were in my wedding 25 years ago…..
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Deb Haaf on May 10, 2018 at 1:18 am

Happy Birthday it is a pleasure to read that you did something out of the ordinary for yourself to celebrate this milestone! Hope your evening is as wonderful as the beginning of your day. Party on!
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- christine on May 10, 2018 at 10:39 pm
  
  I like to celebrate all week, so yes, party on!
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Teresa Mason on May 10, 2018 at 1:35 am

Congratulations !
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- christine on May 10, 2018 at 10:38 pm
  
  thanks!
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Glenys Forbes on May 10, 2018 at 2:38 am

Congratulations on the half century. Don’t usually like tattoos but this one is appropriate and tasteful – well done. You have now entered the best time of life so go for it.
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- christine on May 10, 2018 at 10:38 pm
  
  will do! Time to work hard now that the kids are older….
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Janet Wang on May 10, 2018 at 6:38 am

Happy Birthday, Christine!!
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- christine on May 10, 2018 at 10:38 pm
  
  thanks! 🙂
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Sherry Killingsworth on May 11, 2018 at 12:58 am

Happy Birthday Christine! Nice tattoo and congrats on 25th anniversary!
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- christine on May 11, 2018 at 5:24 pm
  
  thanks!!!
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Charles J Lucas on May 12, 2018 at 1:47 am

Happy Birthday. You look terrific.
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- christine on May 13, 2018 at 12:17 am
  
  thanks! 🙂
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Gayle Mangan Kassal on May 16, 2018 at 6:00 pm

happy belated! I too am a 68 girl ALWAYS enjoy what you share and wish you continued SUCCESS!! -from the MPS momma who wondered how to make it with kiddos well I’m rocking it with your encouragement… this is the year! glad to share 50 with you all the best to you and many more 🙂
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- christine on May 16, 2018 at 8:49 pm
  
  whoo hoo! you go girl! You can do it! We moms are tough and driven. good luck!
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