Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Twenty-six candles

Today, I am 26.

I am reminded of a post I wrote last year about the things I learned when I turned 25.



So much has changed (all for the better) and I am in a very, very different place in my life than I was when I made this a year ago, but every single one of these idioms still rings true. This hangs on a big chalkboard in my kitchen and I often stop for a second or two to look at it and smile. I remind myself to stop and smell the roses, to take a deep breath, and to go the extra mile. And then I go on my merry way.

Thank you for the constant inspiration. I hope I give you back even a tenth of it.

Happy birthday to me!

18 comments:

  1. happy, happy birthday to you!

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  2. Happy Birthday babe! 26 looks great on you, hope you have a fab birthday!

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  3. Happy birthday! You absolutely give back oh-so-much inspiration to each of us. ;) Enjoy your day.

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  4. Happy birthday! Glad to hear that you are in a much better place this year, but you're still remembering what is most important!

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  5. I have the "25 Lessons I Learned Upon Turning 25" hanging at my desk and have since last year - you continue to inspire ME every day and I'm so lucky to call you a friend!!!

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  6. Happy Birthday princes, you are still as cute as a peach. I will tell you the same thing I tell my own daughters, “26 is the new 17!” Remember to live life to the fullest.

    TWJ

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  7. Again...Happy Birthday, my sweet girl :) XOXO

    As you know, things do just get better with age!

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  8. I wish you the happiest of birthdays!

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  9. Happy Birthday! I'm so grateful I stumbled across your blog. You have inspired me more than I can possibly say. I hope you have an amazing day!

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  10. happy birthday!!! i began reading your blog last year and i am constantly inspired by you and your journey. wish you nothing but the best in the upcoming year!!!

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  11. Happy birthday, hope you're enjoying your day!

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  12. I loved that post last year/25 things...

    You should make one for 26!

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  13. I'm a day late, but...

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I hope your day was nothing short of fabulous!

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