This past Thursday I celebrated my 27th birthday... holy cow 27! Hard to believe I am another year older! My 27th birthday was celebrated to the extreme -I am talking a full week of celebrating! A birthday dinner with my parents the week prior, a birthday brunch, a relaxing day of pampering, a romantic dinner with Derek and an extra long weekend spent in the Wisconsin Dells with Derek's Family!
27 has started off with a bang and I am sure it will only get better!
On my birthday I like to look back at the things I have accomplished, the lessons I have learned and the things I am most proud of from the past year. Funny how getting a year older always makes you reflect on where you have been, what you have been doing and where you are about to head! I love that turning a year older always seems like a new adventure is about to begin and that you have no idea what the year has in store for you!
So with that here are a 10 things that stuck out to me from my 26th year! Lots of great things from accomplishments, to lessons and so many things to be thankful for!
1- I am proud to say that moving home to Minnesota and living on my own was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I can say that in full confidence now.
2- I am proud that I am going after my dreams and not letting anything hold me back. It is amazing how a little hard work will get you a long way.
3- I am proud to say that I have finally run 13.1 miles. Running my first marathon with Derek by my side was both a huge accomplishment and a goal of mine and in my 26th year I did it! Am I crazy enough to train for another? Maybe! Just wait and see!
4- I am so thankful to have a wonderful supporting family, great friends and a loving boyfriend! All of these people have made my 26th year amazing and I couldn’t have gotten through it without you all!
5- I am grateful for wonderful health and the ability to go out and do the things I love.
6- A big lesson I have learned is that I cannot control everything. I am slowly learning to go with the flow. Let what happens happen! They always say that everything happens for a reason!
7- I have learned that a little “you” time is not a bad thing.
8- Still learning that comparing yourself to anyone will not get you anywhere! I am hoping this will be a big lesson learned during 27!
9- I have learned over the past year to not take time for granted - time moves to quickly! I mean look how quick this past year went!
10- And finally I am so thankful that I can look back on 26 and know that I lived it well! I am looking forward to making 27 a year just as good as 26 if not better!
Happy Monday!
9- I have learned over the past year to not take time for granted - time moves to quickly! I mean look how quick this past year went!
10- And finally I am so thankful that I can look back on 26 and know that I lived it well! I am looking forward to making 27 a year just as good as 26 if not better!
Happy Monday!
