It’s my 42nd Birthday today. I honestly don’t feel that old. It has been an eventful life filled with ups and downs, but plenty of good times.
42 years of successes both professionally and personally.
42 years of failures both professionally and personally.
42 years of tests that helped make me a better man. A better human being even.
42 years of joy and sadness.
42 years of realizing that every mistake is a lesson for growth.
42 years of the gift of a beautiful, intelligent, and loving family.
So as I end my military career in my 42nd year, I am preparing to live another 42+ years to the fullest. Making a lot of mistakes. Learning a thousand lessons. And enjoying the journey.
-alv
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
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Thank you so much Fatima! βΊοΈ
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Most Welcome βΊ
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Happy Birthday, have a wonderful day and here’s to the next 42! π
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Thanks Adele!! βΊοΈ
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Wow, Happy Birthday, Antonio! 42 is a great number and I agree that life is full of ups and downs, successes and failures, but all towards fuller growth and understanding of oneself!
May this year and all those ahead bring you joy, laughter and happiness!
Have a super birthday and a great weekend!
*Lia
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Thank you so much Lia! I am humbled. Thank you for always reading, commenting, and following my journey! βΊοΈβΊοΈ
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It’s a great pleasure: )))
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Happy Birthday! My your year be full of even more success and failure because that means you are taking risks and learning. Have a great 42nd trip around the sun!
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Thank you Sarah! So happy to have “met” you in this world. π
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Happy Happy Bday Antonio!!! I hope you enjoy your day!!!
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Thanks so much JcCee!! That’s the plan: nothing but fun! π
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I wish you the happiest of birthdays and a stellar year to follow. Cheryl
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Thanks Cheryl!!
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Happy Birthday!!
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Thank you Jessica!!
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Happy Birthday!
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Thank you so much Mona!
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Happy Birthday! I hope you and your wonderful attitude have a FABULOUS Day!!
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Thank you so much! My attitude says thanks, too! π
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happy birthday!
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Thank you so much! Have a great day!
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Happy Birthday! I hope you have a prosperous and joyous year and many more to follow.
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Thank you A. Renee! Thank you even more for sharing the LTD Manifesto with your readers. π
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belated happy b’day dear ..
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Thank you. It’s still my Birthday here in America. π
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ohhh .. hahahaha .. enjoy dear … celebrate ….
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Happy born day! π
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Thanks!!
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Happy Birthday! I hope it’s a great day, followed by an even better year!
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Thanks Shann. It’s starting to be a great day!!!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
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Thank you Trisha! π
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Haapppy birthday! π Hope you have an amazing year and here’s wishing for 42+ great years too! π
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Thanks! It’s been wonderful so far. Ready to make it even better each and every day!
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Happy birthday and many happy returns!
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Thank you Lucile! I had a great day. π
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Most welcome! Enjoy!
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Happy birthday, the 40s are a great decade!
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Thank you, Terri! Two years in and I am loving it already.
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Happy Belated Birthday, Antonio! I know this next year is going to be filled with wonderful and exciting new adventures for you! Cher π
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Thanks so much Cher! Have a great week! π
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And to you as well, Antonio! Thank you! Oh, I am also now following your blog and look forward to reading a lot more! Cher π
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