I'M 50!! BIRTHDAY Q&A

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[@hopekatz2725]

Happy Birthday Michelle….I’m 75. Now that was a milestone. I will say, turning 50 was very hard for me…before I considered myself a girl, then suddenly I was a Woman… 60 was nothing..70 was the same…75, kicked my ass. I realized I’m on my last chapter. So, enjoy every single minute! Don’t take anything for granted…live, love laugh and be happy.

[@thejuliasaro]

I refuse to accept that you are on your last chapter. You are 75 and Fabulous. Cheers to the next milestone!

[@jyanneskye2535]

We will always be "a young girl" at heart no matter what age. I am sure there is more chapters to your life. Cheers to life because it is full of miracles. ❤

[@jess_stensrud]

Michele, thank you so much for addressing not wanting kids and NORMALIZING it! I'm 36, and I don't want kids at all. I'm fine with my choice, and so is my partner, but other people make you feel like an alien and excluded (especially if you live in the Midwest). I'm really happy you said what you said. I wanted to ask you that on Instagram, but I didn't know how to in a way that didn't seem judgy/disrespectful. Everyone deserves the family they want - if that looks like you and a dog, you and a partner, or just you, that's fine, and people need to accept that. Thank you again.

[@leahmiranda8359]

Happy Birthday Michele!🎉 At 74, I’m trying to remember what I felt at 50!😂😂😂

[@nicolebrennan4200]

The face that went along with "Never" regarding having kids was priceless. LOL!!! Happy Birthday Michele

[@emilialiu5370]

Wow. Your parents sound amazing. It’s is very rare to have parents from Asian/ Chinese culture to realize and understand, not to mention verbalize that it is liberating to have a choice, a real, not pressured, choice for women to decide if they want kids.

[@reneklein6049]

Happy Birthday, sweet Michele❣️💝🎉🎊🎂🎁🎈 50 for me was easy. Turning 40 hit me harder than 50. You are gorgeous, and have a successful career, and are loved by so many! Michele, my oldest daughter told me when she was 10, that she never wanted kids. She's now 38, and her career is all she wants. She never changed her mind. Her boyfriend doesn't want children either. It's their decision to make, period. Your hair is fabulous. Don't change it. It actually looks like you had it done professionally, adding gray. It suits you. It doesn't make you look older. People are strange. Makes you look poor? How ridiculous. I admire you so much. Have a fabulous, healthy and happy 50th year. Much love always. 💗💝🩷

[@Ccgemini]

Happy 50th🎉🎉🎉🎉. The message that I give 50s is this “ you spent the 1st of your life listening and doing for everyone now it’s time to live for you, do things to bring you peace and make you happy.

[@biogirl1381]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MICHELLE!!! 🥳🧁💜

[@kathleenmcgonigle]

Oops!! Forgot to wish you a very Happy 50th Birthday🎉🎉

[@fatimakrantz7275]

Thank you for talking about not having kids. I never take it personally either but my mom said too, if she had the choice she wouldn’t chose motherhood. She was still an amazing mother and still is. I knew deep inside I wanted to be a mother, so so bad. My daughter is 6 months now and I’m so happy she gets to grow up and decide for herself 🩷

[@biznis9965]

Happy birthday, Michele! You're one of the most beautiful 50-year olds that I have seen. Thank you for elevating the beauty space!

[@erinsapienza4985]

Happy birthday Michele! I will turn 50 in a few months and really appreciate your honesty and vulnerability as you share your journey. I have never feared aging but for some reason, approaching 50 has been much harder than I thought. Thank you for helping me see what vibrant and gifted women we are, even as we age. Having no kids myself, I especially like that you talk about that choice. Cheers to you Michele on your 50th!!

[@julieswann9729]

And I can’t believe people would rage about your hair. It is so beautiful! And so are you. Your hair looks healthy and your skin beautiful. But you are so much more than that-I think that’s part of why we watch: not just about how you look and your artistry w makeup but you. If there is a social judgment that so superficial and sad. I think the essence of you shows and we are drawn to that

[@rosemaryedusei7058]

Your comment “old and poor” and the chuckle after that really warmed my heart - I knew there was something I loved about you! Happy Birthday and many many more 🎉🎉🎉

[@NatalieM.23]

Happy birthday, Michele! As a graying 45-year-old, I have some thoughts about the hair color thing. I get a fair amount of compliments on my hair, but I also get some “Oh, I could never.” I think for some people, the idea that a woman would choose to look her age (or older) is deeply unsettling. So I’m betting that those negative comments come from a place of discomfort, of having their whole view of aging challenged.

[@loriwht]

✨Enjoy this 50th dance around the sun, Michele! 🎉🥳

[@VickiRuffner]

Hope you had a beautiful birthday! Your advise is so well thought out and generous. I LOVE your answer to being 100% certain you want children - so important to all.

[@Ajb259]

Happy Birthday!! Thank you for being so open about being childfree by choice!

[@HM-pw8it]

Ugh your pep talk/life advice was everything I needed. I’m 27 and I want to be you when I grow up ❤

[@beckyc.5743]

Happy birthday you young thing! My 50’s sent me some issues with hormones, of course, but I’m 63 now and that’s behind me. Life keeps getting better and better. I hope you find the same for your future! Edit: my last big knitting project was a christening gown for my granddaughter. I think it’s time to start a new project and knitting was a discovery in my 50’s.

[@GlamGirlChelsea]

Happy 50th Birthday, Michelle! May this be your best year yet!

[@vivianagbegha2712]

😮 OMG! You look fabulous for 50!!! ♥️

[@glenngrant3205]

Happy 50th Michele!!! I'm the oldest of 5 kids & I NEVER wanted to have kids of my own. The funny thing is only 1 of my sisters has 2 children....the rest of us, very happily, have dogs!

[@pamelawillis6036]

Happy Birthday 🎉! I turned 67 on the 15th...Virgo friend. I really enjoyed my 50s Love ❤️

[@chelseagirl72]

Wishing you a very Happy 50th Birthday 🎉🎉🎉

[@KatL]

Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@monarock9552]

Happy birthday! Welcome to the 50s club! 🥰🎂

[@clarissafell6156]

Happy Birthday! 50 was fun! 60 years old is tough!

[@christinaoconnell7476]

Have a wonderful birthday and head into a glorious next stage!

[@scottigrishaver8655]

Michele! 50 is looking so good on you! Celebrating you in this special season of your life!

[@debrapritchett7624]

Happy 50th Birthday, Michelle!

[@KariTSays]

50 turned out to be the best birthday for me. Literally on the day of my birthday my life came into clarity and I decided not to care what other people think about me and my life became so much better. I loved my 20s I really loved my 30s, 40s were OK but, 50 was the best. A very happy birthday to you.!!

[@queenpk5003]

Happy Birthday Michele

[@suemijones4317]

Hi Michele, Happy Birthday!! You are the first KZbinr that I follow and watch postigs regularly. I appreciate your contents because I'm an older Asian woman who needed makeup advice desperately after almost 3 years working from home. Looking back when I turned 50 (that was a long time ago), I was a bit shaken up but now I can confidently say 50 is quite young so embrace yourself and enjoy life.

[@jyanneskye2535]

So much wisdom from Michele and fellow commentators here ❤ I am only 33 but I feel that I still have so much to learn from other "older" ladies. We will always be young girls at heart. Never let other people tell you otherwise. ❤

[@skiergirl4753]

So with you in the kids!!!! Enjoy your year celebrating you!

[@xiaoqianma3938]

Happy birthday! You are so elegant and gorgeous, looking at you I am not afraid of aging anymore!

[@applechen1593]

Happy birthday 🎊

[@elizabethcrown-bm2gk]

Happy Birthday 🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂

[@karinainkentucky]

A very Happy Birthday to you! Welcome to the 50s. I dreaded it a tad but you know, it’s actually turning out to be a good decade. I’m settled, I’m nonplussed about others - sure I creak more, menopause has been no fun but I’m good. You seem and look fabulous! I hope you have the best birthday yet.

[@ManUntdForever]

Your vlogs are so enjoyable. It really does feel like “chatting” with a close friend. Happy birthday, Michele!! 🎉😊

[@anasalazar6164]

50 and Absolutely Fabulous!!

[@sharrlizz]

Happy birthday Michele!! If this channel became a life advice channel I honestly wouldn't be mad 😅. I would love to hear you dive deeper into a lot of these topics mentioned... But anyway, hope you're getting spoiled today and have a lovely time with your loved ones!🎉

[@allegra1952]

Happy 50s, to me the best , more than 40s! Enjoy 💟

[@kelco64]

Happy Birthday to you, Michele! Something magical happens after you turn 50 and each year after. There is a freedom, an independence within that gets stronger and better!! Enjoy! ❤ p.s. you’re so damn healthy in your attitude!😊

[@tessnowacki5027]

Happy Birthday !!!

[@tristenporter2688]

I think your hair is so gorgeous!!!!!!!! I am so glad you don't dye it!!! It is the most beautiful greying hair I've ever seen!!!!! And I'm just hoping mine comes in just like yours!!! And as it's starting to come in (I'm 33) it's looking like it might!!! 💕

[@AreYouKittenMeRtNow]

1- happy birthday ❤🎉 I adore your channel and have come to really enjoy YOU! As a woman approaching 40, it’s invaluable to have women like you to look up to and listen to! 2- thank you for saying “Porsche” correctly 😂… enjoy that car!!! 3- THANK YOU for your words about choosing child-free!!! We are also child-free by choice and it just… does not compute for many people!

[@mimvlog3236]

Happy Birthday, Michele! Thank you for continuing to inspire us!💖

[@ct7531]

This video is a perfect example of why you are so successful. Happy Birthday!

[@dreicher]

Happy Birthday Michele! I wish you many blessings in this year ahead. I love this video. I am 60 years old and can say you hit everything on the nail head! I have been enjoying your channel for the last 6 years (hard to believe it has been that long). You seem to be such a beautiful person inside and out and as an INTJ, I love your directness. Your advise is spot on. Miss Butters is so adorable. Enjoy 50. You're never too old to have a happy childhood : ))

[@tjacegem]

Happy belated birthday! Here's to many more. I enjoy your videos as I experience vicariously through your vlogs. They are wonderful! I am 63 years young and will turn 64 in December. There is so much more for you to experience. I wish you the best.

[@Mi_Chelle1968]

Happy Birthday! I reached 55 on September 10th! 🎉🎉🎉

[@taniazalina3270]

Happy birthday, Beautiful!♥️🌹🌷🩷🎀

[@eggyolkk]

Happy Birthday Michele!! I just wanted to say that almost every day that you upload, it always keeps me company while I'm putting my face on for the day hehe. I'm based in California and usually, I start to put on makeup shortly after I wake up (as I am writing this I am using the ombre premiere Laque Chanel eyeshadow, and I just always can't help but agree with how finicky it is to use every time I put it on lol). I usually take at least an hour or two to get ready so your long vlogs always keep me plenty of company as well! But besides that point, I just want to tell you how much I enjoy your presence, and as someone who is 24, queer, and an Asian American, and watches your channel: you really feel like the guardian I really wish I had. I really hope this doesn't come off strange but just as you gave advice in this video or recommended beauty products and just showing how you live your life are all things that I use or can use to help guide my own life or validate my own opinions. Coming to understand your character and who you are as a person does not only allow me to perceive you as a role model but also as someone who offers a safe space of comfort and trust. I hope these words reach you, I don't normally think of it this deeply when I watch your content. But as I settle into these words and thoughts, I almost become emotional haha. I just want to let you know how grateful I am for guiding me throughout college, I recently just found an internship at a small magazine company called Totem! With much gratitude, Hyun :)

[@TheMicheleWang]

I'm very touched Hyun! Thank you. Wishing you so much happiness and congrats on the internship!

[@annakatz2226]

Happy Birthday!🎉🎂🎉

[@hayleyfarrell6437]

Happy birthday ❤ I am dying at the ear cuffs you have on! Absolutely stunning! Do you have a link to them?

[@TheMicheleWang]

A few people have asked so I updated my description bio. Thank you!!

[@richardeliano9143]

You are a charm! Hint with the CCard sitch. Use a credit card instead of cash or check...live within your means and pay off the whole bill every penny every darn month. Use a CC card that gives 1-2% back on charges and get PAID to use the card. My wife and I have accumulated $1000's of $ using our very only one CCard this way. We charge everything on the card down to coffee tea and muffins. We Pay off the whole bill and reap the rewards. Happy Birthday! And use your CC card to make money!

[@pamcroasmun3519]

Happy Birthday!

[@artsymom0329]

Happy Birthday Michele!! I felt like I received a valuable pep talk! :)

[@Jesusismyonething]

The 50’s were the best decade! And then I hit 60 last year. It just keeps getting better ❤

[@TheMicheleWang]

Great to hear!

[@katrinaryan1739]

Happy 50th Birthday Michelle you don’t look 50 you are blessed with a flawless complexion and beautiful bone structure i.e. high cheekbones! I loved my 50s I could still pass for a lot younger but when I hit 60 different story, everything seems to catch up with you! Hope you have a lovely day 🎉🥂🥰💜

[@JC-cf7hd]

Couldn’t agree with you more on the kid thing - that’s what I’ve been telling people who ask me why I don’t want kids. I think parenthood is something you need to be 3000% in to before committing.

[@tonibrown7000]

Happy birthday! 50’s not that bad! I’m 62 and I’m still feeling pretty good about it!

[@Thistastesbad]

I am five years from 50 and right now I am ok with it...let's see how I am on D day though LOL Happy Birthday!!!

[@monicas822]

That Pride & Prejudice movie is just amazing, and so is the music. Good pick!

[@ShweMyaukMyauk]

Joe Wright is a good director with all the long takes in P&P

[@patriciagoodwin1922]

Happy Birthday Michele!!!🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🥂🥂🥂🥂🎉🎉🎉🎉 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Adding to this comment: After watching your entire video, even though I know you through your videos only, I feel I have learned so much more about you in the past year and it is so beautiful. You are so beautiful Michele, inside and out. Your advice touched my heart so much because at 60 years old I have found my voice and have gotten to know myself, thank you for your heart felt advice, I truly feel it. Feeling so blessed to have found you in this community. Celebrate your day and every day!

[@TheMicheleWang]

Thank you!

[@sarahogren3697]

Happy 50th birthday Michelle!! 🎉❤🎉 I'll be there in a little over 3 years. I absolutely love the way you feel about regrets, kids, your hair, friends, grunge....it all speaks to the generation we grew up in; individuality and embracing life on your terms. Stay beautiful inside and out!! Hope you have a wonderful birthday. 🎂🍧🎂

[@danielleb4523]

Happy birthday Michele! I really love hearing your deeper thoughts and perspectives thank you for opening up and sharing! You are such a special person!

[@Bellydance1971]

Happy 50th Virgo Lady! I just turned 52! Enjoy the ride, you’re looking Fabulous.

[@mmmanal_]

Would you ever do a "knit with me" video? ❤ I recently got into knitting and I am a beginner and really love knitting. I think a knitting video would be really fun if you are into it

[@TheMicheleWang]

Possibly!

[@theresakramer-palmer2062]

Happy 50th. I just turned 73 and every year is a blessing🎂❤️

[@theginger8855]

I love those black cuff earrings you’re wearing! Happy Birthday!

[@brendaf1033]

Happy Birthday Michele!! At 50 I decided I knew some shit and decided I was a wise woman. I also say "no" to things I really don't want to do. Wishing you joy and happiness! Have a great day! I intended to get a second dog when Lucy turned 2 (she is 3) but she could care less about other dogs. She's a real people person dog and a true lap dog so we are going to stick with being a one dog household.

[@kimberlylewis9471]

Happy birthday 🎉. I'm 51 and am loving it.

[@judyw.310]

Virgo! Of course, it makes sense...Happy Birthday Michele!

[@gloriafeudjo1840]

you are one of the most classiest women i have ever watched, maybe its your calmness, kindness and obvious ease and comfort with yourself. was so happy to find you channel and still see you regularly post! cannot wait for upcoming videos. happy birthday and love from London!

[@TheMicheleWang]

Wow, you are incredibly kind. Thank you.

[@juliemanington2249]

Just enjoy everyday as much as you can…it goes fast..50 was 13 years ago, seems like yesterday x

[@sarahcampbell3012]

Happy Birthday! I'm 52 and have always loved that Pride and Prejudice Soundtrack too! I decided to go grey in lockdown and I love it!

[@kiran-bilal]

Happiest Bday Michelle❣️😇🫶🏻😍🤩😘

[@zebralove2840]

I just had a higher numerical value birthday in the last week and my mantra is everyone gets to be young, not everyone gets to be old. Variation on a theme, but helps my perspective, especially since I've lost a lot of people at much younger ages.

[@glowee16]

Happiest birthday Michele! Woohoo 🎉 You’re stunning 🫶🏻

[@worthigirl2946]

Me too, well birthday yesterday!!! Happy Birthday Libra doll!!🌸🌸🌸

[@arleneolivier1244]

Happy Birthday Michelle!! 🎉 I am turning 49 next month.

[@cj-gunn]

Just... NEVER... 😂... Happy Birthday lovely lady... Thank you for your honesty, grace and humour

[@maggiemae6867]

Welcome to the club!!! I'm childless as well and I love love love my freedom. I love children too but I never wanted them. I also knew at a very young age I didn't want that lifestyle.

[@louisesharpy]

HAPPY 50. my 50’s were amazing. I’m 62. And everything changed. Ha ha ha meaning hair, eyes, skin. 😂😂I’m still enjoying it all. We deserved every wrinkle we have I say ❤❤❤❤❤. I don’t pressure my one and only baby she’s 30 😂😂to have kids. She’s focused on work and travels a lot.

[@adinatudorache7730]

Happy birthday ! 50 was the time of my life! Now i am 55 , years pass.. i wish you the time of your life!!🤗

[@glorialush9598]

Happy Birthday Michele! What wise advice you gave us! I would love to be 50 again, but no regrets. I am 76. I retired two years ago and want to go back to work! Always enjoy listening to your latest video. You are a delight!

[@ekawidjaja3473]

Happy Birthday, Michelle. You are so pretty elegant. ❤

[@donnaj4528]

Yup...harder to turn 40 than 50. 60 was a breeze! Just keeps getting better. Happy Birthday, Michele. Love your hair...wish mine was turning grey as pretty as yours is. Enjoy! :)

[@tinalinton2253]

Happy birthday, dearest Michelle. God bless!❤🙏💐💝👏

[@polysemiclove]

Happy birthday, dear virgo!

[@katg9361]

Yay happy birthday….. same day as me xx 🎉

[@TheMicheleWang]

Happy Birthday!

[@andreav2175]

Happy belated birthday! 🥳 Great Q&A. I enjoy your channel. (Former New Yorkers unite, ha.) Really appreciate “older” women on social media. Nothing wrong with teens & twenties but as I age I also want to hear from my peers & those ahead of me. 🙌

[@AnjaliDandriyal]

I would say def have credit cards, but learn to use them judiciously and, most importantly, always pay off the balance before the due date. Not just the minimum, but the full amount. So you have to determine how much money to spend on the cc so you can afford to pay it off. The idea is to build good credit as it helps towards loans, mortgages, leases, rental agreements, etc.

[@karlaschmid8757]

Happy Birthday Michele! Such fabulous advice. I use a no-fee credit card and pay of the balance each month, I earn 2% on purchases. Helpful only if you are disciplined. You are aging backwards, truly.

[@lisag8463]

Happy Birthday!!🎉❤ I celebrated my 60th this year 🥳

[@debranaumczik6286]

Wasnt till my 60's broke out with Psoriasis, not often ...not on face ...good answer And thank you for being straight forward...

[@CiciliaAHarun]

Happy birthday, Michele. 🎉 Pride and Prejudice of Kiera Knightly and Matthew MacFayden is my favorite romantic movie as well ❤