Birthday Reflections

Since today is my official birthday I thought I would take the time to stop and reflect. How did the year go by so quickly? Did I accomplish as much as I set out to do? What did I learn this past year? Where was I this time last year?

Birthdays are meaningful because you spend the time thinking and asking these questions, and it’s important for your growth and well being. They remind you that one year can hold so much; that so much change can happen.

In one year I’ve started my blog, almost quit my blog, worked with some amazing brands and other local businesses, tested my creativity, gone on vacations with my amazing husband and beautiful kids, took our first “no kids” vacation, unsuccessfully attempted to buy multiple houses, stood by my husband through professional changes, checked off multiple goals, worked towards other goals, watched my beautiful daughter continue to grow into a smart, caring, creative (I could go on and on all day about her) little girl, exercised patience I didn’t think I was capable of when dealing with my son’s temper tantrums and mood swings (the talks and snugs afterwards always more than made up for them), made new friends, said yes to way too many things, learned to say “no”, and reflected, a lot.

When I first sat down to write this I didn’t think I would have much to write about it. but once I started thinking about my 33rd year I realized there was so much growth and change. Some happened slowly while others were quick decisions that forced John and I to really be supportive of one another. At the end of the day there are no regrets, just learning experiences. I can’t beat myself up if I didn’t accomplish entirely what I had set out to do - I had new goals that had taken precedent. Every year I learn more about myself, what I want and what I don’t want, and that in itself makes another year around the sun special.

I have my health, my husband, my beautiful children, both of my parents, my friends, and my future. And THAT is what is going to make 34 special.