The Day I Turned 26

January 20, 2013 by

Giraffe, Birthday, prints of Kiri-e (hand-cut paper art), set of 6 greeting cards

Giraffe Birthday Card

That’s today!

Normally birthdays mean big things on the blog for me. Blog parties, A-Z lists, week long celebrations – every year felt like the birthday celebration lasted days, or even weeks. They even tended to mean big things for me at home.

But this year? I want simple.

Maybe it’s the upcoming move to Florida and me wishing I was there instead of here. Or the fact that the weather is less than 10° yet feels like -17°. Or maybe it’s because this year, I want to be more present and intentional in my life and I’m realizing I don’t need more things to do that.

But today, all I want is to spend it fairly similar to any other day – just with more food, more family, and more beach. And since the last one isn’t happening yet, I’m sure I’ll make up for it with even more food and more family time. We’re celebrating tonight at my parents house with tropical drinks, Greek food, and watching Dolphin Tale – the perfect mix of things to remind me where I want to be by the time I’m 27.

The last year was huge for me and luckily, so far I see no signs of 26 being any less amazing.

Happy Sunday everyone!

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Comments

  1. Coco says:
    January 20, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    Happy birthday!!!! If you don’t like cold weather then your imminent move must be super exciting!
    Stop by whenever you like,it makes me happy!
    Love Coco
    Coco et La vie en rose
    http://www.pinktopping.blogspot.it/

  2. Sara says:
    January 20, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    Happy birthday girlie!

  3. Krysten says:
    January 20, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    Seriously I am OVER this cold weather. Done with it. We were SO SLOW at work today and I know it’s because anyone who is sane isn’t leaving their house. I hate it! How am I supposed to make money.

    Oh. Crap. Lol and happy birthday! I suck huh? I just know you feel my pain on the evil cold weather.

    I hope your simple birthday brings you everything you want today. And stay warm!

  4. nikkiana says:
    January 20, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    Happy birthday, Ashley!

  5. Kristin - My Life as a Teacup says:
    January 20, 2013 at 7:15 PM

    Aw, happy birthday, Ashley! Hope it’s a great one :D

  6. Feminine 23 says:
    January 21, 2013 at 1:19 AM

    Happy birthday!

  7. Kristine @the foley fam says:
    January 21, 2013 at 2:25 AM

    Happy belated birthday dear friend! I totally feel the same way as you. Sounds like an amazing way to spend your birthday! XOXOXO

  8. Angie says:
    January 22, 2013 at 1:33 AM

    HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!!

  9. Adriana says:
    January 25, 2013 at 11:55 PM

    Ah – I’m so sorry I’m so late! But happy birthday, love! I hope you had a really fantastic day. I owe you a birthday present ;)