My Birthday Weekend

**Late Post**

So a few weeks ago marked I was blessed to celebrate my 33rd bornday!  The best and maybe worse part about it was that my bornday fell on Mother's Day.

Borndays a VERY important to me.  It's a day to celebrate my birth.  The day I entered into this world full of promise and purpose.

This year was a bit different for me.....and I'm not sure why.

In years past I would grab my friends and have some sort of celebration.  Last year I went to Tae Bo, indoor rock climbing, nail spa, dinner and the club!  This year I stayed in.

On Friday, I went to GLE rehearsal like any other week.  I did leave a hour or so early, but I stayed home after I grabbed a quick bite to eat.

On Saturday, I laid around the house and retwisted my hair.  The highlight, if any, was I got inked!  I went to a respected, local tattoo shop and received my first tat.  Yea, I'm a G now, lol.

On Sunday, my actual bornday, I got up and made breakfast.  After that I really just lounged until my folks came over.

So yea, my actual bornday was pretty uneventful, but I'm looking forward to see what 33 has to offer.

Happy Bornday to Me!

Today I am 31 years old!  It was my goal to write a letter to my younger self, but it didn't pan out the way I would like.  I've been so busy this week with work, training, cleaning, dancing and other things that I just didn't find the time to do it.  *shrugs* Perhaps I will give it a go when my life slows down a little.  I don't want to rush it, as it will be very personal. 

I've learned a lot since my 30th birthday.  In the last 365 days I’ve witnessed tremendous strength, wisdom and growth.  The past year has been filled with growing pains, but thanks to God’s grace I made it.  I didn’t drown in the storms even when I wanted too.  Heck, there were times when I jumped in the ocean with no life jacket, but I’m still standing!!!  This birthday is a testimony.  I've lost some things, but I also gained some things.  My outlook has changed and I am growing.  There is no greater gift than growth and positive change.  God knows what He is doing. 

I’m looking forward to what 31 has to offer, as long as it’s better than what 30 gave me, lol.  Today alone has been wonderful.  The outpouring of love from family, friends, social media buddies and co-workers has made my day in ways they will never know.  As for my goals this year I have plans to take some trips, become certified in fitness and purchase a second home before my 32^nd birthday.  I’m really sitting here shaking my head with tears in my eyes because God is so good!  I’m SO excited for my future. 

Happy bornday to me! *dances around*

Oh yea, I'll lose these last 10 pounds this year...Lol.  #Team150PoundsOrLess

*****Update***** My birthday was incredible! Despite not having all of the events that normally accompany my day like past celebrations, I enjoyed EVERY piece of it. From a late breakfast to being in bed by 11:30. I was able to volunteer at Shepperd's Cove and hopefully impact the life of someone. I'm really growing up :-)

Happy Bornday to Me

Thirty….Years….Old……Holy cow, I'll be the BIG 3-0 tomorrow.  Yep, it’s my bornday and I'm UBER excited!!!  I love celebrating birthdays, especially mines, because it is the one day just for me.  I know there are millions of other humans with this same birthdate, but I feel this day is ALL MINE!

I didn’t think I would EVER get to this age.  I mean I’ve have several brushes with death, but GOD allowed me to live. Thanks JC!  My first thirty years have not been the greatest, but I’m not complaining.  I’ve had some ups and down, but I’m still here…..still growing....still loving....still laughing....still living.

When I was a pre-teen I had an idea of all the things I wanted to accomplish when I reached thirty.  My plans were to graduate college (undergrad), get a good job making $50k (lol), get married and have some children.  Then when I became a teenager my goals changed a little, everything was the same minus the husband and kids (lol, I didn’t want the drama and after watching a delivery in sex education I decided giving birth was not for me!) 

Fast forward to now….I graduated undergrad and graduate school, make good money (more than $50K), purchased a home and have traveled the world.  I guess I did good for myself.  I’m not worried about the husband and kids, I have new goals to accomplish *shrug*  I want to finish another degree, start a consulting firm, grow my relationship with God, and enjoy life.

I spent the first thirty years of my life living for others.  It was cool, but I want to live for me!  Do the things that make me happy, bring a smile to my face.   With that being said, it’s time to see what GOD has in store for me….Boy am I excited!!!!

HAPPY BORNDAY TO ME!