42!

[peacetraveler22]

On 17 February 1973, a young woman named Judy entered a hospital in Manassas, Virginia and gave birth to me. She was only twenty years old at the time, and so many years have passed since then. I can hardly believe that I'm now 42! Each time I look at the year of my birth I'm in shock. :)) How can it be, when I still feel like a twenty year old at heart, and in spirit?

The past two years, I celebrated my birthday in Moscow, but this year I'll be warm and cozy in my apartment, looking at the white snow falling from the window. Mother nature delivered a snow storm to the Washington, DC area on my special day, and subzero temps for the past week. I guess it's good for a winter baby like me, to welcome a new year of life with snowflakes and my favorite temperatures. We can never know what life will bring us each year; however, there's always a certainty there will be ups and downs. Joys and sorrows. And I hope many adventures!

Hello 42...let's have some fun! :)



Russia - see you next week! I arrive on 24 February, and the first big journey of the year begins!

Comments

[sex-bez-zppp.livejournal.com]

May be I missed s/t.
Why are you so attached to Russia?

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

I would not say I'm "attached," but it's a fascinating country to visit. :) And I have close friends there.

[origen-72.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday to you! :)

[pokemoshkin.livejournal.com]

С Днем Рождения! ))
Have a nice trip to Russia!

Happy BD!

[go-rogue.livejournal.com]

You know 42 is quite a good number. I stopped counting mine after 35.. May you celebrate life lived and life to be lived with unlimited joy and happiness.

[kremlin-curant.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday, Peacetraveler!!
You look great on these photos!

Happy BD!

[go-rogue.livejournal.com]

You know 42 is quite a good number. I stopped counting mine after 35.. May you celebrate life lived and life to be lived with unlimited joy and happiness.

[sex-bez-zppp.livejournal.com]

Let me respectfully disagree.
I use to live in Russia for many years.
And I have a right to say that Russia is a pretty shitty country, with a lot of ignorant aggressive people.
Yes, St.Peterbourg looks nice from the window of a coach bus.
But if, Gog forbid, you find yourself in trouble there outside of the tourist area, do not expect anything good.
I am not trying to scare you, I am just informing you in advance.
When you in Russia, be aware of your surroundings.

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

This is my fourth visit to the country, so I know what to expect. I already wrote a lot of negative impressions about Russia during my prior travels. You can read my old reports. :) But also good things. When I'm there, I travel with a Russian most of the time, and we are not riding or visiting tourist areas. I already posted the route we'll drive on the road trip next week. You can look at the updated route in my travel companion's blog - http://macos.livejournal.com/1002114.html

Re: Happy BD!

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

I do not like entering new decades. :) But, I entered 40 two years ago, so now it's okay. The next drama will come at 50! :)) Btw, are you a fan of the classic American show "I Love Lucy"? I see America's most famous red head on your avatar. :)

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

Большое спасибо!

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

Thanks! The photos were taken outside yesterday, in very windy conditions with temperatures below zero. My face was frozen. :)) It's good to have photographer friends, who can make you look nice in any conditions.

Re: Happy BD!

[go-rogue.livejournal.com]

I am! No, I AM THE FAN!!!!!

[c250.livejournal.com]

Happy Birthday! I in the North Jersey it is very cold outside this winter .

[asy007.livejournal.com]

Happy Birtday!!! Stay warm & safe.

[sex-bez-zppp.livejournal.com]

Cool, will do.
Удачи!

Re: Happy BD!

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

Great, I love her also. :)

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

It's freezing in Virginia for the past week, with fierce winds! I can't remember it being this cold ever. Even too cold for me. :)

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

Many thanks!

[c250.livejournal.com]

I now i flew to Virginia (Manassas) last week .

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

To Manassas? My hometown! Are we relatives? :))

[siberian-cat.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday Shannon! It's time to learn the answer to the ultimate question of Life, the Universe and Everything. :)

[c250.livejournal.com]

You live there ? :))) I have friends there, plus sometimes I fly for business

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

I live in Arlington because I work in the city, but all of my family is in Manassas. So, I'm there almost every weekend to visit and for social events. I lived there almost my whole life. I only moved to Arlington a few years ago, but Manassas will always be "home." :)