The Big Three One

Today I turned 31.  It's extremely surreal to think about that, and I think that in the next couple weeks I'm probably going to get all up in my head about it, but today was a really good day so that's what I'm focusing on right now.

I was really excited for my birthday this year because after how horrible last year was, I figured there was nowhere to go but up.  And I was right!

Yesterday when I went to the gym I found a $10 Dunkin' Donuts giftcard waiting for me, and this morning, I checked my work email to find that my boss had sent me a $25 Dunkin' Donuts giftcard, so I'm going to be super caffeinated this week!  I was so touched that she thought to get me something, I seriously love her.  Almost ALL of my co-workers remembered my birthday this year, which was lovely, and I got a card and cupcakes from the billing department.  In the afternoon I got flowers at work from my sister and my nephew.  And Jerbs had the day off so she took me out for dinner.  We went to Beaver Street Brewery and I got a brewer's platter (pretty much my favorite meal ever), and we got a free dessert sampler because it was my birthday.  (They let you pick between a free shot of your choice or a free dessert).

So all in all an awesome day and just SO MUCH BETTER than last year when I was sitting in my car in the Michael's parking lot with the dogs because I was afraid to be home alone.

Here's to my 31st year!  I am determined to make it a good one.

Twenty.Nine

Yep.  Twenty nine.

I have officially entered the last year of my twenties.  That thought is just freaking nuts.  I'm still having a little trouble wrapping my head around it.

So how did I spend my birthday?

At work, of course!  Fighting with Medicare on the phone!

But all in all it was a good birthday.  My sister and Austin sent me flowers at work, my parents both gave me money, and I got cards from Jerbs' parents and her grandma.  My co-workers all dropped by to wish me happy birthday and in general I felt pretty loved.  After work I picked up Plaza Bonita to go, because I definitely deserve awesome Mexican food on my birthday, and came home and just relaxed.

One thing that is distinctly good about this birthday is that it's the most mentally healthy I've ever been on my birthday, and that's an amazing feeling.

So here's to 29.  I fully plan on owning this year and making it an awesome one.