So, I may be the biggest nerd in the world to actually typing an itinerary for my own birthday, but my husband and I are going to head up to North Alabama on Thursday to go thrifting! I usually have a pretty low-key birthday, and this year is really no different. I'm just super excited to go to some new thrift stores and that's good enough for me.
I'll be turning 29 on Thursday, and it's a bit surreal. I'll never forget what my late grandmother told me about getting older, "it's better than not getting any older." I remember this every time I lament adding another number onto my age. I think now that my twenties are close to the end, it seems more obvious that I only have so much time to live, and it doesn't seem like nearly long enough. It's also become more obvious to me over the last few months that I was not living the life I wanted. I wasn't really living life at all. When your life becomes work and little else, it's time to step back. And I'm so glad I did. I've learned more about myself in these last few months since I quit my job than I have in about a decade. I feel more like me for the first time in my life.
Since I feel a bit more grounded in my life now, it's so much easier to look towards the future in a positive way. I'm letting go of the ideals I had been convinced I had to follow. I don't have to have kids if I'm not ready. I don't have to pretend to have perfect relationships. I don't have to have one job for the rest of my life. I can shape my future to be whatever I want it to be. I know that's such a simple concept, but it's great when you realize you can actually do it.
So I'm going to savor this last year of my twenties. I'm convinced that it's going to be the best year ever.
i type itineraries for things like all the time. i'm organized like that too. i think getting older is great. i can't wait until 26. 26 or 27 is going to be the year, i'm convinced of this. i feel like im getting on my feet still and im almost there, but i'm wearing heels and my feet hurt and im unbalanced (primarily because my husband lives 1000 miles away). but as i get older, it gets better. each year i earn a bit more money than the one before, i understand things a bit more, and i really do feel like that fine wine maturing philosophy is a good one. i hope you have a great 29th birthday and enjoy getting finer!
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It seems like when you're younger you think your life is going to just go downhill the older you get, but I think it's the complete opposite!
DeleteYou have such a great outlook on life. This will be your best year ever :] Typing up an itinerary is such a great idea!! You have to make sure you can get as much fun filled shopping in for the big day as possible. I hope you have a beautiful birthday!
ReplyDeleteThanks Allison!
DeleteGood for you for doing what you want with your life! It is a simple concept but not everyone jumps right into it. Better now than never :D Have a great 29th birthday!
ReplyDeleteThank you Crissy!
DeleteI'm right behind you on this... I'll be hitting 29 in November. I am sort of in love with my late twenties though. They haven't been easy, but I feel like they have been good to me in terms of personal development.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I wanted to let you know I responded to the Liebster award in this post:http://midwestisforlovers.blogspot.com/2012/07/my-very-first-blogging-award.html
It was so much fun! Thanks again! :)
I read your Liesbster award post and thank you for responding!
DeleteIt definitely sounds like you have the mindset for making it the best year ever! Happy early birthday!!
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PS: Nominated you for the Liebster award.. I know you've had it already but I figured it wasn't considered a tag back if I hadn't been tagged by you! ;)
http://stopcents.blogspot.com/2012/07/liebster-award.html
Thanks for nominating me Baylee!
DeleteWell said!!! :) You are so right. Have a great day thrifting. I have been know to go thrifting on my birthday as well. It is one of my favorite things to do.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jessie!
DeleteI don't think that's nerdy at all! I type/write lists out for nearly everything. I completely agree with what you said about work consuming your life. I only work part-time now - and I couldn't be happier. So much more "me" time. I didn't realize the impact it had on me until it was too late. Here's to you! And may it be the best year ever! :]
ReplyDeleteI love lists and love seeing people share the ones they write. I even buy books on artists and writers lists. hahaha
ReplyDeleteLove, C