The Big Two-Three!
Posted on: January 31, 2013
- In: Life
- 24 Comments
I cannot believe another year of my life has passed and moved on! It is kind of sad getting old because birthdays lose their pizzaz factor. Once you get passed 21, there really is not a good birthday with value or something special. Just another day of getting old. Oof!
At least I started off today with a nice yoga sesh with Jillian Michaels. Pretty relaxing morning.
This past year was not the best and, unfortunately, I have a feeling this birthday is not going to be the best but I have to make it the best it possibly can be in my current situation! At least I got this beautiful package in the mail today. HAPPY BIRTHDAY indeed. Mmm, nut butter addict!
On the bright side, my 22nd year I managed to make it through student teaching, ran a 5k Color Run with a knee stress fracture, got another surgery, graduated from college (!!), took positive steps towards recovery, and the best part of my recovery…
Well, this is obvious. Elmo = Best decision of my life. <3 The only thing to keep me pushing on and make me feel everything I do is okay. He teaches me to smile through tears and push through another day.
I’m going to go relax, drink my Dunkin Donuts coffee (love), and watch the Chew!
Happy 23rd Birthday to me!
Have a great Thursday!
24 Responses to "The Big Two-Three!"
January 31, 2013 at 1:54 PM
I don’t like a lot of speciality peanut butters but I do like the PB crave razzle dazzle. I might order some…I haven’t quite decided. Happy Birthday on every social media platform possible!
January 31, 2013 at 2:27 PM
LOL thanks for the multiple happy birthdays, Hollie! And yeah, I like to try every kind I see just to get a taste. Last time I got the Razzle Dazzle I almost cried when it was gone… So, I think I like it too. My favorites are the generic roasted peanut butters though. Anything with roasted nuts. I like ‘em roasted, I guess. 
January 31, 2013 at 2:00 PM
Happy Birthday girlfrannnnnn try to do something fun even if you’re skeptical about how this year will go for you!
January 31, 2013 at 2:47 PM
happy birthday! love that elmo
January 31, 2013 at 3:00 PM
Thanks, lady 
I hope your doggies neutering went well! I was so nervous leaving Elmo lol
January 31, 2013 at 3:22 PM
Happy birthday beauty! Awe, I love that Elmo blessed you so much. I should really get a dog…ha. You still have the opportunity to make this birthday year a good one! I’ve never tried those PB’s before. Not sure if we get them in Canada!
January 31, 2013 at 5:17 PM
thank you!! The Razzle Dazzle is definitely the best! And Elmo really did change my life for the better! You should look into getting a puppy
January 31, 2013 at 4:06 PM
Happy Birthday!!! Today is my sister’s birthday, too! I totally agree about birthdays losing their pizzaz factor… I turn 27 on Tuesday and it’s pretty much going to be an ordinary day! My husband works nights so it’ll just be me and my pug celebrating! Anyway, ENJOY!
January 31, 2013 at 5:18 PM
Thank you and happy birthday to your sister!
Lol! It is really true. I’m just sitting around with my parents like a normal night. UGH getting old stinks!
January 31, 2013 at 4:48 PM
Well Happy Birthday, lady! I hope it’s an awesome day for you, although I have to agree – birthdays kind of lose their wow factor as the number goes up. I turned 28 this year, and while it was still an awesome day, I wasn’t quite as excited about it as I used to be. I remember looking at my parents when I was still a kid and wondering how the heck they could go through the day not really making a fuss that it was their birthday, but now I totally get it. I want that excitement back!
January 31, 2013 at 5:19 PM
I know! After 21, it’s kinda like “Now what? I’m just getting old and having more responsibilities!” I definitely wish I would have savored childhood more… Every time I heard it as a kid I just wanted to grow up but now I understand why everyone says you want to stay young! The good old days!
Thanks for the birthday wishes, Amanda!
January 31, 2013 at 7:00 PM
Happy birthday, Lauren! It sounds like the past year was rough for you, but you have definitely accomplished a lot. You should be proud! Hope you had a nice, relaxing day (I love watching the Chew lol).
P.S. You are beautiful!!!
January 31, 2013 at 8:49 PM
It was a rough year but I hope to make this one better! Always wish and hope for better things. I absolutely LOVE the chew. Kelly & Michael, The Chew, and Shark Tank I hate missing every week. lol It was a nice relaxing day, thank you!
February 1, 2013 at 12:22 AM
Happy Birthday pretty girrrrl!! I hope this year is full of puppy kisses and peanut butter spoonfuls!
February 1, 2013 at 12:20 PM
Thanks lady! Oh, it will be!
February 1, 2013 at 1:10 PM
P.S. I JUST found the correlation between your older blog and this one, and when you comment on my posts I always click your link and was bummed you never had a new post..and then I just looked at the date today and it was from 2010!! OOPS!!! Thank god I solved that!! I will be commenting much more now! HA!
February 1, 2013 at 7:10 AM
Happy birthday, beautiful! It seems like you’re in a pretty good spot right now mentally–you’re able to look back and see the good and bad in life and just take it as it comes. That’s awesome! I’m so happy for you
February 1, 2013 at 12:21 PM
I’m trying to stay positive. Believe me, my days are far from perfect and filled with tears but I am starting to think what you take from it all is what really counts! Thank you for the birthday wishes!
February 1, 2013 at 11:11 AM
I just can’t get over how much I love your dog’s name! My friend Tim went through an injury and got a dog too to help him through. He said it’s the best call he’s ever made!
Happy birthday. Enjoy that PBCrave! I had some this morning. Nom.
February 1, 2013 at 12:23 PM
Thank you, lady! Haha! I love his name, too. It fits his personality so much! He really did change my life in so many ways. PB Crave is prooooobably my favorite flavored PB because although it’s flavored you still taste the peanut taste!
February 1, 2013 at 3:29 PM
Looks like a great year to me! A few setbacks, but look at how great it was! Elmo! What would you do without the furry dude?!
January 31, 2013 at 1:12 PM
elmo must have made your birthday very special! happy birthday lady and live it up!
January 31, 2013 at 2:27 PM
Thank you!