Yesterday was my 25th birthday. Part of me is a little intimidated with this birthday. Twenty five seems so grown up, and I still feel very young on the inside. Part of my intimidation stems from the knowledge that my mom was twenty five when she married my dad. I think when I was growing up, I thought that I too would marry at 25.
I think it's pretty safe to say that won't happen this year (though I may shock the world with a whirlwind romance).
Thinking about being twenty five made me realize the amount of the pressure I (and many others) unwittingly put on making sure that certain things have happened by certain ages. The focus can so easily be on being "on track," not on being fully prepared, and certainly not on simply enjoying life as it happens. It made me realize that it's a hard thing to live on your own timeline, and not on a self-imposed schedule that is based on other peoples lives. I think it's one of the most difficult things to learn how to do.
This year, my only New Years resolution was to learn how to be content with where I am at (both geographically and in life), and then learn to consistently choose contentment. I think the struggle of learning to live on my own timeline kind of goes hand in hand with learning contentment. Contentment and peace with how things are progressing, and with the speed they are progressing at. Because really, if God says His plan for me is good, and if I truly trust that, there is no reason to be anxious. I've had lots of burdens and worries on my mind for the last few months. It's a good reminder for me to let them go and enjoy where I'm at, who I'm with, and what I'm doing.
Year twenty five will be a year of contentment and enjoyment.
Anyways, back to birthdays and my love for them. This is the first birthday I celebrated with no trip home to visit my family. I really missed it. I expected yesterday to be a pretty typical day with just a dash of extra special on top. No plans other than to have a simple dinner and movie night with Ben and Liz.
You can imagine my pleasure, when I returned home from work, walked in the door, and saw a sparkling clean apartment, pink tulips in vases in the living room and kitchen, with a "Happy Birthday" pendant banner hanging from the wall! A delicious candle was lit, and the table was decorated with flowers, presents, and to top it all off-- A CAKE!
Only a few of you will probably realize how much I love cake. Do you want to know what my favorite part of weddings is? Cake.
Same with birthdays, christenings, Easter, funerals, etc.
My love for cake is really only surpassed by my love for cookies.
Anyways. The room was beautiful, and I felt extremely special and celebrated. I just have to brag on my wonderful brother and sister in law for making it happen.
We celebrated by eating Thai food and opening presents while skyping with my family. It was lovely. I got some pretty amazing gifts-- an incredible book of maps, my favorite lipstick, Steve Madden boots, a new comfy robe, Moroccan hair oil, and a new wallet! I'm a lucky girl.
Here are some pictures just for the sake of showing off a my special day.
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