Yesterday was my 28th birthday. When I was younger (heck, even just a couple years back) I made quite a big deal about my birthday. I would email my family months out with countdowns until my birthday. I’d have a party (or parties) and dinners and I really made quite the stink about it. Fast forward to my 28th birthday, and things were just different. Different in a good way. It may be because there is a lot going on this year (getting married in June, ah!), along with our shower weekend full of events kicking off in just a few days, and my mind may just be on overdrive so my birthday isn’t at the forefront like it used to be.
However, I still had such a perfect day, but in a much more low key way than I used to years back. I worked a bit, had a nice lunch with Matthew, ran errands, shopped a bit, had drinks with a dear friend, then dinner with my family. All in all, a great day.
I’ve read so many articles and heard from ‘elders’ that there will come a point in your life where things just click and make sense. I always thought that would come in my 30s. I have to say, though, that time is now for me. And I don’t take that for granted. I feel I have come a very long way since my early 20s. I’ve learned more about myself than I could possibly explain, and I wake up each day honestly and truly content with my life. Of course I have bad days (don’t we all?!), but overall, I feel I’m at a place in my life where I’m whole heartedly happy.
So, here’s to 28!
Man, I feel old.
Happy Birthday! It sounds it was great even low key! I agree there is a point when you know what really is important, no gifts, no big parties but true friends and family!
Happy Birthday!!!!!!!
Thank you!!!!! YES – true friends and fam! So true! XO, Julie
Happy happy birthday to you!
Thank you!! xo, Julie
Happy birthday! The best to you!!!!
Love this and love you! Happy happy birthday Jules! XOXO
You are young and beautiful and age is just a number…look at me! Can’t wait to see you and celebrate! Love, Myra
Best post yet 🙂
Cheers to this weekend and to everything falling into place. LOVE YOU!
It always amazes me how much perspective we acquire with each year.
Happy birthday… Best wishes!!!!
Wishing you all the best on your 28th year Julie ….. See you at the blog soon!!
Rebecca
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