tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post1281339631076101195..comments2024-03-28T12:43:21.347+00:00Comments on Anna's Island Style: It's my birthday!Anna's Island Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-86524731716747321992017-02-11T17:14:15.168+00:002017-02-11T17:14:15.168+00:00Dearest Laurie, how very kind of you. I did indeed...Dearest Laurie, how very kind of you. I did indeed have a lovely birthday, and have drifted into another year without too much angst. <br />Thanks for your loyal support x<br />AnnaAnna's Island Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-7515027215467523502017-02-11T17:10:17.418+00:002017-02-11T17:10:17.418+00:00Dearest Jess, thanks very much for your birthday w...Dearest Jess, thanks very much for your birthday wishes. I seem to have missed these lately. I think the age thing becomes less and less important the older we get, which is a real bonus for us all. Every day we all get a day older - it's no biggie.<br />Sea swimming is more mental than physical I think. If you can distract your mind (I count my breaths) then you don't notice the cold so much. <br />Have a good weekend too x<br />AnnaAnna's Island Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-70546323588155110032017-02-11T17:02:40.469+00:002017-02-11T17:02:40.469+00:00Golly Julia, I'm so behind with my responses t...Golly Julia, I'm so behind with my responses this week, sorry! <br />Thanks so much for your comments. Running a blog takes a lot more than it looks like that's for sure. I don't have anywhere indoors that works for photos either so it's all down to waiting for good weather at this time of year - oh what fun! <br />I'm still waiting for my brain to recover from the menopause, but worry that dementia may set in before things can get back to normal, hahaha.<br />It's my turn to pay you a visit now x<br />AnnaAnna's Island Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-79122586717946696192017-02-05T20:07:36.344+00:002017-02-05T20:07:36.344+00:00How old? I find this hard to believe! Be very prou...How old? I find this hard to believe! Be very proud lady. Beautiful photos here Anna and I would wear that whole outfit in an instant. I'm sure you had a lovely birthday. I will always be visiting your blog btw x<br />www.vanityandmestyle.comVanity And Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14724087064353830994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-79703265269659916692017-01-29T16:37:49.429+00:002017-01-29T16:37:49.429+00:00Anna! Health and Happiness to you ! Happy Birthday...Anna! Health and Happiness to you ! Happy Birthday! It sounds like you did have a good time reflecting and coming to the conclusion that you a young vibrant person.. I am edging toward 50 and I honestly don't feel that different from 35..40? Anyhow you look amazing in those jacquard booties I am coveting, and wish I had enough guts to get into the ocean to swim like you do! I must be a cry baby at the pool when I think its too cold!<br />Best wishes :-) <br />Have a great weekend<br />jess xo<br />www.elegantlydressedandstylish.comJessica Jannengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16434412119015645435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-27639661035844466942017-01-29T14:55:50.348+00:002017-01-29T14:55:50.348+00:00Happy Birthday! Even though I'm late a couple ...Happy Birthday! Even though I'm late a couple of days! Very thoughtful post Anna. I totally understand about not being inspired to write something inspirational. I've been struggling with that too. Between our change of presidents and these cold, gray days I'm running low on reserve of inspiration. And, I totally get where you're coming from with the photos!!! As only a fellow blogger would!! I run out of the car and stand in the cold with no coat while my husband takes 50 quick photos and then run back in to warm up! It's funny to write it but not to live it! I've also tried taking photos inside but there is so much involved with the background and reflections and stuff all over, not to mention the bad light! I am 49 this year, so I understand what you're saying that it's the warm up to 50. I feel like I should be taking some life inventory but haven't quite had the mental capacity for it, going through menopause has made my brain mush! Funny, I wonder if some of my sayings are getting lost in translation? Oh well. Oh, well, the days tick by and soon it will be sunnier and warmer. I guess now we reflect and appreciate. I hope you enjoyed your birthday and have many, many more!Julia @ When the Girls Rulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13742457765413492973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-68938176548441888762017-01-28T07:51:40.717+00:002017-01-28T07:51:40.717+00:00Dearest Kezzie, thanks so much for your lovely com...Dearest Kezzie, thanks so much for your lovely comments and birthday wishes. I'm blessed to be able to live in this tiny island paradise, and never take it for granted, not for one single moment. <br /><br />I think you'd notice the difference in sea temperature since the last time you were here, that's for sure! I suppose the daily fluctuations are not so noticable for me. I try not to focus on the cold; I just keep plunging in and getting it over with.<br /><br />Have a fab weekend x<br />Anna<br />Anna's Island Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-69306210048328304812017-01-27T15:43:14.213+00:002017-01-27T15:43:14.213+00:00Big kiss 😘 Big kiss 😘 No Fear of Fashionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10999161414598296313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-9247697566276924642017-01-26T22:55:19.844+00:002017-01-26T22:55:19.844+00:00Happy Birthday my lovely! This place is heaven on ...Happy Birthday my lovely! This place is heaven on Earth in those photos but I bet is is freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeezing there!!!!<br />You look gorgeous in your mermaidy gold sweater (close up for #thecollardiaries on Instagram by chance???) and your amazing boots. It's good to be grateful and you are an amazing 59!!!!!xKezziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705356707599121605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-27605654045046157862017-01-26T19:57:20.819+00:002017-01-26T19:57:20.819+00:00It sounds like you need to have a good search for ...It sounds like you need to have a good search for this at the weekend! I love gold anything so this is a great addition to my wardrobe. <br /><br />Thanks so much for your kind birthday wishes and lovely comments x<br />AnnaAnna's Island Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-67811530966290007432017-01-26T19:54:39.303+00:002017-01-26T19:54:39.303+00:00Thanks for your birthday wishes.
I'm thrilled...Thanks for your birthday wishes.<br /><br />I'm thrilled with this gold jumper. It was just a borrow from my daughter, but she's given it to me now and I can't wait to get mixing it up with all sorts. I got some camo trousers for my birthday and think these will be a match made in heaven.<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by x<br />AnnaAnna's Island Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-4828847617613565502017-01-26T19:38:27.493+00:002017-01-26T19:38:27.493+00:00I have just realised I too had/have the sweater an...I have just realised I too had/have the sweater and don't know where it is! You look fantastic firstly, everything from the top to those fab floral boots. Wishing you a very Happy Birthday and all the celebrations around it. #TurningHeadsYvadney @ Mums That Slayhttp://mumsthatslay.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-91582309968207576732017-01-26T10:18:33.685+00:002017-01-26T10:18:33.685+00:00Happy birthday! 🎈🎈🎈
That jumper is splendid, it...Happy birthday! 🎈🎈🎈<br />That jumper is splendid, it goes from heroic to casual to glam at the slightest change in gesture.<br />Radostinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05891397765534930525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-83387795688601757272017-01-25T21:00:30.965+00:002017-01-25T21:00:30.965+00:00Suzanne it's lovely to have your sunny presenc...Suzanne it's lovely to have your sunny presence on the blog again - I've missed you!<br /><br />My birthday was lovely and yes, filled with all of that and more. It's so fine being 59 (did that rhyme?)<br /><br />Thanks for all of your sound advice and generous compliments x<br /><br />Have a great week x<br /><br />AnnaAnna's Island Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-64021858758235484412017-01-25T20:54:45.465+00:002017-01-25T20:54:45.465+00:00Jill, I enjoyed my birthday all the more thanks to...Jill, I enjoyed my birthday all the more thanks to the kind wishes from readers. <br /><br />Thanks for your kind words of encouragement. I'm my own worst critic and therefore think everyone will be thinking as I do. I'm looking to create a better balance this year.<br /><br />It's lovely to have your feedback and reassurances, thank you x<br /><br />AnnaAnna's Island Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-67996322662122039532017-01-25T20:50:24.392+00:002017-01-25T20:50:24.392+00:00Thanks so much Yvonne - I ate way too much and had...Thanks so much Yvonne - I ate way too much and had a great day!<br /><br />Our beaches are clean and beautiful, not unlike those in NZ, so thanks for pointing that out to me x<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by.<br />AnnaAnna's Island Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-76902546296898293632017-01-25T20:47:49.262+00:002017-01-25T20:47:49.262+00:00Judy, the outfit choice was a fluke - I had no ide...Judy, the outfit choice was a fluke - I had no idea how effective it was going to look. And yes, these boots are indeed very versatile!<br /><br />Have a fab week x<br />AnnaAnna's Island Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-55444877529381290452017-01-25T20:44:52.989+00:002017-01-25T20:44:52.989+00:00Dearest Judy, it's great to have this kind of ...Dearest Judy, it's great to have this kind of feedback. I'm a worrier, a people pleaser and also a perfectionist - all of this you'll have worked out for yourself over the months. However this complex mix does make for problems when I don't like what I'm trying to showcase for whatever reason.<br /><br />But, now that I've got this off my chest, I can just get on with running my blog as best as I can. I love to have this corner of the internet as my platform for a rant or as my runway for my lastest purchase, and even as a voice for friend whose life makes interesting reading. <br /><br />Everyone's kind wishes really made my birthday very special. Thanks so much for yours.<br /><br />Anna xAnna's Island Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-911287328638050182017-01-25T20:32:08.782+00:002017-01-25T20:32:08.782+00:00Thanks so much Patti, and I have to agree that 59 ...Thanks so much Patti, and I have to agree that 59 is fab after all! <br /><br />Have a lovely week x<br />AnnaAnna's Island Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-33540447141316046052017-01-25T20:29:50.519+00:002017-01-25T20:29:50.519+00:00It's great to have such a lot of lovely commen...It's great to have such a lot of lovely comments and good wishes on my birthday, so thanks for adding yours Andrea.<br /><br />I'm pleased to hear what you'd like to see more of as it gives me a chance to plan and consider what to feature. My husband has a small motor boat and I will be happy to make a few trips to some of the other islands during the summer months so that I can share the scenery and events with you. And rest assured that you'll be the first to know when I next get off the island for a shopping trip!<br /><br />The notion of what's old is constantly changing it seems, and I suppose will continue if we are all living longer. Our expectations of a more active life as well as incorporating exercise into our daily routine is changing both our outlook and behaviour. It's all to the good, that's for sure.<br /><br />Wishing you a great week x<br />AnnaAnna's Island Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-32955829447110333272017-01-25T13:36:02.786+00:002017-01-25T13:36:02.786+00:00Happy Birthday you wonderful woman!
You are such...Happy Birthday you wonderful woman! <br /><br />You are such an inspiration! I cannot even get into a cold shower without going into hypothermic shock! LOL I'm not even joking! Ha ha!<br /><br />You sound like you have a pretty darn good handle on the whole aging thing and you do look 10 years younger than you are without a doubt. <br /><br />I think we all go through hills and valleys with blogging and it is just to be expected. Most people are so busy trying to keep up they don't have the time to notice when other people's blogs slow down. <br /><br />Hoping your day was filled with sunshine, laughter and love!<br /><br />bisous<br />SuzanneSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03891315017218863243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-53527536213422653472017-01-25T09:25:42.759+00:002017-01-25T09:25:42.759+00:00Happy Birthday Anna , hope you had a truly gloriou...Happy Birthday Anna , hope you had a truly glorious day and were spoilt rotten. <br />Don't worry about blogging , just do what works for you.I totally agree that it is better to be infrequent with good quality than the other way around. I guess if you are trying to make a living from a blog this would be different.<br />Your are shining in your beautiful surroundings, your island looks just stunning.<br />Keep on sharing your own unique style and a peek at life in your part of the world.Jill Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12393826705818799236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-79176036558785885552017-01-25T06:09:26.168+00:002017-01-25T06:09:26.168+00:00Happy Birthday Anna - am loving your beach photos ...Happy Birthday Anna - am loving your beach photos - makes me want to go right back to NZ NOW ;-)<br /><br />Eat lots of cake and chocolate and overall have a fabulous day!<br /><br />Yvonne<br />www.funkyforty.comYvonnehttp://www.funkyforty.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-14283190421197594422017-01-25T04:07:52.244+00:002017-01-25T04:07:52.244+00:00Yikes!There's more!
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNA!...Yikes!There's more!<br />HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNA!!<br />Your outfit is so striking against the backdrop of Scilly skies!<br />Those boots just keep proving how versatile they are!!Marilee (Judy) Gramithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-5867301344395346352017-01-25T04:01:12.230+00:002017-01-25T04:01:12.230+00:00Having turned 65 in October I can assure you that ...Having turned 65 in October I can assure you that you'll continue to grow in wisdom and confidence. Know that you already have attributes, habits and attitudes that make you the strong,creative,interesting, intelligent,feisty, and fit woman that you'll continue to be despite your age! We're following THAT woman. <br />I started following you for all of those reasons and the fact that you enjoy presenting your styling talents is the fun, hobby that we share. I think of the bloggers I follow as friends and it's learning more about a friend that really compels me to keep coming back. The fashions are like the knitting, the book, the quilt, that keeps us gathering together.<br />It's good to know that other women share a case of the winter doldrums, that sometimes uninspired days turn into a couple of weeks or more! That it's OK to just roll with it because your followers aren't going anywhere while you're busy "living". Tell us about it; just like you're doing! We're still here. Marilee (Judy) Gramithnoreply@blogger.com