Birthday Love

I look forward to my birthday every year. It’s probably my favorite day of the year with the exception of maybe Christmas. It’s not really about the presents (although they certainly don’t hurt). It’s the one day per year that I can think about myself. I love spending the day reflecting on my past year and making plans for the next. This year, I had a lot to reflect on – 22 was a big year! Some highlights:

-       Student teaching

-       Graduation

-       A new boyfriend

-       London

-       New apartment

-       Joblessness

This past Tuesday (January 25) was my 23^rd birthday. I had some wonderful pampering going on all day, but I also did a lot of thinking about what I want to happen in the next year. I wont force all of the details of my brain’s twisted thinking on you, but it was a fantastic day of reflection. The essentials:

1.     I must get a full time job ASAP!

2.     I must apply for my teaching license in any state that I may want to teach in.

3.     I must remember that everyone is not perfect and that imperfections are part of what make a person unique, interesting, and loveable.

4.     I must remember to stretch in the morning when I wake up…. 23 is old!

I have to share a few birthday photos – only because of how wonderful my Nathan was all day.

Breakfast (not in bed, much too messy):

I lounged on the couch all morning reading blogs while he slaved away in the kitchen. He even watched a YouTube video on how to cut green onions (totally adorable)!

Dinner (Out, because cooking one extravagant meal in a day in plenty):

We went to Texas Roadhouse for dinner (compliments of a left over Christmas gift card) and had DELICIOUS margaritas. I wore my new-to-me skirt from goodwill and felt fantastic. 

There is a shelf and some art waiting to be hung on the wall above the book case...

***Side note – that banner in the background of the photo – my sister made

that for me last year with help from Katie at On the Banks of Squaw Creek. 

It did a nice job fancying up my plain wall.

3 of my girlfriends came over to enjoy the perfectly decorated cake – I had wondered what took Nathan so long in decorating!