Friday, October 10, 2014

31 for my 31st Birthday

Tomorrow is my 31st birthday and quite honestly I think we can just stop right here with the whole age thing. I'd like to call tomorrow the first anniversary of my 30th birthday. 
Quite honestly I still feel 26. I wanted to say 23, but then I went back and looked at my 23 year old baby face and realized it was more like 26. 
 In honor of my little birthday tomorrow I'm going to share 31 completely random thoughts/moments/advice cause it's my birthday and I do what I want. :)

1. Did you know that 30 is the new 20?
2. It is, I promise. But if you are still in your 20's put on that damn sunscreen every.damn.morning.
3. 30 might be the new 20, but unfortunately your skin probably didn't get that memo. 
4. While you are at it, start that anti-wrinkle treatment early, once those wrinkles are there its hard to get rid of 'em.
5. Stop frowning and start smiling.
 
6. Smile lines are so much prettier than frown lines
7. It's true that your body changes when you hit 30, I can't explain it, but I know it changed.
8. Your body is your temple, don't put crap in your temple. 
9. Exercise. Find something you love and keep at that routine.
10. Juice. Get an expensive juicer and start juicing. It helps everything and tastes delicious, you won't regret how it makes you feel. 
11. Sabering that champagne bottle on my birthday last year was amazingly exhilarating  
    
12. And so was driving the Lamborghini
13. Our girls Napa trip last december was one I'll never forget
14. Keith Urban concerts are my favorite in the history of ever. 4 concerts and counting. I never want to miss another one. 

15. My precious nephew Idean was born in my 30th year and just 4 days separate our birthdays


16. October babies are the best!
17. "Aunt" is my favorite title in life so far. Those two little angels are everything. 



18. Being loved by this guy is pretty damn special and I think we are both pretty lucky


19. I really wanted to buy a house before I turned 30 and then there was a glimmer of hope that it might actually happen in my 30th year and then that crap dissipated.
20. I still have faith that our perfect home is out there so I'm not going to stress about it. What's meant to be will be.
21. I got a promotion this year and after all of my hard work I actually do feel like it's paid off. 
22. After buying my Louis Vuitton bag last year, I'm starting to think that presents to yourself on your bday every year are the best. No one knows me like I do, so why shouldn't I buy myself one thing that I really want every year. It won't be something as crazy as an expensive handbag every year but I like the new tradition.

23. What should I buy myself this year? A new phone? Those cowboy boots? 
24. Have I mentioned how much I've loved my first year of blogging? 
25. The older I get the more thankful I am for the amazing family that I have. I don't know that I've ever seen a family as close as ours. #blessed

26. As much as I dislike the term YOLO, it's true. Get out there and do it... do it all!
27. Last night I had happy hour with my bestie and rocked a killer buzz

28. Ok, I lied, I was definitely drunk for a period of time.
29. Nights like that remind me of how lucky I am to have such amazing people in my life. 
30. If the next 30 years are as good as the first 30 I will be truly truly blessed
31. Thank you all for being a part of my life and sharing this journey with me. 
Little bonus: if you want to see a recap of some of my favorite birthdays click here
Looking forward to our little weekend away and the perfect start to my first anniversary of my 30th birthday!

14 comments:

  1. HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! girl, i'm ALL FOR TREAT YO' SELF!! esp on the ONE DAY A YEAR that the whole day is all about you. oh, i'll be honest and say that i treat myself whenever i want because hello, life is short. not that i dole out major cash on stupid shit but if i want something and it's reasonable, why not.

    and YES x 1000000000 on taking care of your skin. it's the FIRST THING that gives away your age so take care of yo' shizz and it'll take care of you. my mom told me that when i was 16 and i never forgot it...it's why her skin is so awesome. she is 66 and looks like she's 50 <--i want skin like that!

    also, you're so pretty! rawr!! :D

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  2. Happy birthday mamacita and you do not look 31. I say yes to the taking care of your skin (mom always taught me that since I was in my 20's) and buying yourself a gift humm that's a perfect idea I might get a nice LV bag for my 35th birthday. God that's an ugly number lol. Happy Birthday once more and may God bless you and make all your dreams come to life.

    xoxo

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  3. Happy Birthday! I'm 31 too, and I totally agree about your body changing thing!

    I love the idea of buying yourself a present on your birthday!! Especially Louis Vuitton! :)

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  4. Happy birthday doll!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend celebrating and let me just say whatever you're doing with your skin is working because it looks amazing!! I'm with you on buying yourself a birthday treat - can't wait to see what you get! xo

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  5. LOVE this entry friend, I knew it'd be just fabulous! I love a little insight to people's random thoughts :)) Happy Birthday eve and I'm so excited for your weekend away. Hope it's happy, fun and special.

    Booses Galore,
    C

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  6. HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVE!!! When did you become 31?! You'll forever be 20 in my eyes. Skin is very important and yours always looks amazing. I love this treating yourself to a nice gift every year, I should do it too. #18 is right, you are pretty damn lucky

    I love you to the moon and back and hope you have a wonderful bday weekend!!! Take lots of pics and I can't wait to read about it on here. BOOSES!

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  7. Happy almost birthday! I agree, October babies really are the best...my birthday is in 13 days.

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  8. happy birthday gorgeous - you are so pretty when you smile! and teach me your beautiful skin ways, lol. have a great weekend!

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  9. Happy birthday pretty girl! I am 28, and not sad at all about entering my 30's. I feel like I'm currently in some of the best years of my life and only expect that to continue :)

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  10. Ummmm what in the what?? You're 31? You definitely look 10 years younger girl! And GAWD I'm so jealous of you stand in front of LV with your new handbag!! *drool haha. Happy birthday!!!

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  11. Woop woop repping another October baby :) HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!!!
    You look great for 31 !

    I also nominated you for the Liebster Award, so you can check out my latest blog post for the questions. :)

    ~ Lu
    xx
    http://littlestepsbigheart.blogspot.com/

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  12. You look absolutely gorgeous. Happy birthday!!!

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  13. Well since you haven't given us a new post, I re-read this one ;) Love it as much as the first time I read it and am soo looking forward to a killer time this Saturday in your honor. Let the birthday month festivities continue!

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