It’s My Birthday!

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ruffle top // denim skirt // heels // clutch (similar) // sunglasses

It’s my birthday and I will eat all the brownies that I want to…..

……LOTS of brownies that is!!

Well friends I am another year older, wiser, prettier (?). Today is my birthday and I plan on celebrating it by filling  my day with food, family, presents, and pampering myself. This year I wanted to make my birthday about simple pleasures. Every year during my birthday week I treat myself to a deep tissue massage. And I honored that tradition yesterday by getting one at the Athletic Club of Columbus. The Masseuse told me I needed to learn how to let go— I was so tense. Ha, if only she knew. The massage was everything I dreamed about and it was the perfect way to kick off my birthday.

Today I will celebrate by going to 6am hot yoga, then meeting my mom at our favorite brunch spot. The afternoon I have a webinar to listen to about NYFW, then will get my nails done, make my birthday brownies (I am much more of a brownies gal than a cake girl, but I will never say no to cake), and go shopping. In the evening I am going out to dinner with my mom, dad, and grandma. Topping of the day with, of course, presents and eating lots of brownies!!

ruffle top // denim skirt // heels // clutch (similar) // sunglasses

This year my feelings about turning another year older are much different. I am typically the type of person who LOVES their birthday and wants to get the most out of celebrating it. But this year, well, I really am in disbelief I am another year older. I still think I am in my mid 20’s and have to remind myself that I am turning 31. Ah it is so scary to think about! But as much as it is scary to grow older (still no signs of wrinkles!), it is also exciting. You start to grow into who you really are and are more confident and comfortable with yourself. I have never been more certain of who I am, more motivated and driven, kinder and softer, happier and confident. I could care less about what people think about me and how I live my life. I am certain in my choices and am lead by my passions. For the last few years I thought I was really lost but truthfully I always knew what I wanted to do and the type of person I wanted to be, I just was not there yet. I may still not be there but at least I am now appreciating the process and know I will get there someday. Turning 31 is definitely scary to face, but it is also a beautiful thing to experience. Bring on another year full of great experiences, success, happiness, love, and whatever else may come my way!

Oh and you are, however, NEVER too old to eat lots of brownies on your birthday 🙂