Honestly, I'm not quite sure but it only seems fitting to write about me and only me as I begin to tightly pack up and put away the past decade of my so called life.
Early 20's: I half ass attempted college and failed miserably, broke up with my high school sweetheart multiple times, dated several too many Mr Not's, and I quite literally drank myself silly! I guess girls really do just want to have fun!
Mid 20's: I met Mr. Right and fell madly in love, we got engaged and shortly thereafter married, we bought a house, and I landed my first "REAL" job.
Late 20's: I learned responsibility and the importance of good financial planning/management, I was promoted THREE times, formed some valuable and genuine friendships, but most importantly, I became a mommy!
Looking back and thinking about it now, I'm pleasantly surprised to finally realize that I actually did accomplish much over this past decade...even if most of it was a blur!
From everything that has helped shape and form me, I can now say I've learned that...
From everything that has helped shape and form me, I can now say I've learned that...
...it's important to embrace where you've been to appreciate where you are going.
...looks aren't everything but feeling comfortable in your own skin is. I think I'm finally getting the hang of what makes me feel pretty. Part of it comes from some cake frosting flavored lip gloss, a messy ponytail, and a pair of jeans that makes my a$$ look like a million bucks! But the bulk of it? It comes from motherhood!
...there is good in everyone but sometimes you may have to dig for it.
...photography is soul soothing.
...love has no words or boundaries.
...motherhood is an all consuming life changing kind of love.
...surprisingly, it's much easier to function on little to no sleep than I thought! As my hubby always says, you'll sleep plenty when you're dead.
...if I don't keep myself hydrated kidney stones are just on the horizon!
...I'm not perfect and neither is anyone else.
...i like my meat medium rare and extra dressing on my salads.
...i love to be loved and to give love.
...receiving hand written cards and letters via snail mail is priceless!
...I'm a seafood hater and it's not for lack of trying. I just can't get past the fishy smell, ick nasty!
...family is everything and should never be taken for granted.
...being the "big spoon" isn't so bad. Everyone needs to be held every now and again!
...I totally overuse exclamation points and other unnecessary punctuation when I write! I guess I'm just a bit expressive!
...no matter how hard I try to keep it clean my car will always be dirty! Both inside and out.
...doing the laundry is my most dreaded chore.
...I find great comfort and satisfaction in decorating my home because let's me honest, Dorothy nailed it...there is no place like home!
...when I'm crabby more than likely I'm hungry so feed me!
...it's always better to give than to receive.
...I'm an open book, ask and you shall receive.
...I have a really hard time saying no!
...it's the tiny insignificant moments in life that matter the most!
While I know that I still have a great deal to learn (I will with time) at this point in my life I can genuinely say that I am truly happy; for that, I'm so very thankful!
And, instead of putting myself into a deep depression or swirling into a mid life crisis I'm going to look forward and ahead into another decade of growth, experience, challenges, sorrows, and all of the love it entails.
With that, I would now like to extend one big HAPPY BIRTHDAY shout out to myself! Woot woot!
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Happy Birthday to a wonderful Momma, friend and blogger! This post was awesome and so moving, I took things from it that will forever etch into my soul!!!!! I love you pretty lady. I hope today and everyday forward are incredible just like you :)
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