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It's my birthday today--I'm turning 26! It's not a milestone year like 30 or anything, but birthdays always make me reflect a little on the year that's passed, and what I'm hoping for in the year to come. Ben and I haven't had any major changes over the last couple years: we're still living in the same place, working similar jobs, etc. All that continuity has made the last few years go by really fast! And while I'm happy with our life overall, I'm hoping that this year we make some solid steps toward pursuing the dreams and goals that we've been talking about for so long. This goes along with the quote I shared yesterday: "choose done over perfect." I think part of the reason we haven't taken a leap yet is that we are both cautious. We want to wait for the perfect timing, for the perfect house, for everything to feel juuust right. But waiting for perfection means we'll just keep waiting and waiting, until it's too late! We'll never be perfectly ready, but we're getting close to "good enough." So this year, I'm hoping we actually take some leaps, even if there are still loose ends that feel scary and uncertain. We'll see!
But anyways, enough of the serious talk. Birthdays are for celebrating, so let's have some candy! These treats are from Sugarwish, an awesome website that lets you give the gift that's perfect for any occasion--candy. Check my Instagram today--I'm giving a box away!
Feel free to use my birthday as an excuse to eat treats all day. I definitely will!
Happy happy birthday! I hope it's the best one yet :) I've noticed my boyfriend and I saying the same thing lately about big life decisions, but I think you're so right when you say that perfect timing probably isn't going to happen. Enjoy your day - or week, if that's how you celebrate ;)
Thanks, Jess!! I like the sound of celebrating all week :)
Happy birthday, Aileen! I hope it's fantastic. Also, just an fyi, the Pina dress at Anthro went on sale! You should get one as a birthday treat for yourself, if you haven't already picked one up yet ;) http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/posdresses/4130339188028.jsp#/
Thanks, Susan! You are THE BEST. I actually saw that last week and scooped it up with my Anthro birthday discount :) Can't wait to get it!!!
Happy birthday! I hope you have a wonderful day to celebrate! Enjoy the sweet treats.
I'll be turning 26 in less than a month as well, and I've had mixed feelings about it (somehow, it feels so much more grown up than all the years before) but I'm slowly getting used to it and, like you, focusing on looking ahead and making new goals.
I hope this new year of life brings you everything (or at least, most things) you dream about! :)
Thanks, Ana! Happy almost-birthday :) Hope 26 is a great year for you too! xoxo
Happy birthday Aileen!!!!
Completely relate to your sentiment about the timing of dreams and goals. Me and my guy have been pacing around in the waiting room for a while and I always gotta remind myself how can I ever truly know I'm ready for something I've never done before? Just gotta do it and go.
Wishing you lots of love, sweets, and clarity on leaps soon to come <3 <3 <3
Aww, thank you Amy!!
Happy Birthday!!! I just turned 27 and I can say 26 was a massive year for me. I got out of a job I hated and into a job I like. We also got engaged! I have also made strides to fulfill my small personal dreams like reading more and spending more time with family. Here is to hoping you achieve some of your dreams this year whether they are big or small! Cheers!
YAY! I love hearing that. Congrats on all those exciting life changes (especially getting engaged--how exciting!)
This post is gorgeous! Hope you had a Wonderful Birthday.
Thanks, Elisabeth! xoxo
yum! gorgeous photos and a happiest bday!
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Thank you!!
happy birthday! hope you have a great day planned, or something fun to do after work. before my husband and i had kids, we were ready in our hearts, but didnt really feel super comfortable in our bank account. we kept thinking, should we have more, will this be enough? she said you dont need anything to have kids, youll never be financially ready, but when a baby comes you just figure it out. so i think this applies to you and Ben. youll never be 100% ready or comfortable so now is as good a time as any! hope this year is wonderful for you!
happy birthday! hope you have a great day planned, or something fun to do after work. before my husband and i had kids, we were ready in our hearts, but didnt really feel super comfortable in our bank account. we kept thinking, should we have more, will this be enough? she said you dont need anything to have kids, youll never be financially ready, but when a baby comes you just figure it out. so i think this applies to you and Ben. youll never be 100% ready or comfortable so now is as good a time as any! hope this year is wonderful for you!
Aww, thanks Jen! I really appreciate your birthday wishes and advice. xoxo
Aileen, I hope you had a happy happy birthday! Your candy picture is perfect. :)
Thank you, Debbie!!
So sorry I missed your birthday! I hope you had a wonderful day filled with cute cards, cake, love, friends, family and sweets of course. ;-) You'll definitely get where you have to be, just wait and see. I totally relate to your feelings though, because I'm exactly there at that point like you guys. My husband and I are waiting for that perfect home, closer to my hometown. But like with kids: how do you know when you're ready if you have never had it before? In life you sometimes have got to do things and go for it without too much overthinking. But it's difficult (especially for someone like me)... So anyway, I hope you did celebrate well and big hugs from overseas from me! :-)
Inge x
Aww, thank you Inge! You're so sweet, I really appreciate that. xoxo