Oh hey there. Haven’t talked to you blog friends since…last Tuesday?
I’m back and with some deep birthday thoughts.
Cute card Dave got me for my birthday. 🙂
I’m not sure what age it starts at, but at some point, birthdays present (<–so punny) mixed feelings.
They are no longer all about cake and gifts, they tend to get a little deeper.
What am I doing with my life?
What do I tell people I’m doing with my life?
Am I in the right place?
I thought I’d have so much more accomplished by now.
And telling people I’m 27 years old with seemingly nothing to show for it is just..hard. Fun birthday thoughts, huh?
I won’t say I didn’t have any birthday fun at all…there were plenty of treats to be had the past week (including my first ever iPhone [we won’t talk about the new 2 year contract that comes with it..] AND a new camera lense!!) and I did have some fun last night with some new friends in the area. (after bawling like a 5 year old that “nobody is coming to my birthday” <-never mind the fact that I only sent a FB invite days before the event and most were out of town)
I’ve just been in a little bit of a funk due to my birthday and an unsure future. I’m sure I’m not alone…after all, whose future really is sure?
Really all I need to stop caring so much what others think of me. I know why I’m doing what I’m doing, regardless of whether or not others understand or feel that my goals are valid or realistic. (I also just need to learn to be my dorky self but that might be another topic entirely.)
I also had an epiphany while in the shower last week (where else do you come up with these great realizations?):
Even if I’m not yet where I want to be, at least I can enjoy the journey.
That is huge for me. I am a big planner and am always looking ahead, but being happy in the present is something I NEED to work on.
I like working at the cafe. I absolutely love making someone’s day better with a cup of coffee or a yummy smoothie and a smile.
I like writing. Whether or not I’m good at it. Practice makes perfect, right?
I like blogging. I enjoy the whole process from photography to editing photos and being creative with posts and images.
I like baking things. Even if they aren’t close to being “semi-healthy.”
I like running. Even if I’m walking half of the time.
Just because I’m not making a ton of money doing these things right now, doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy them or be happy about them. Sure, they are all contributing to a bigger goal, but in the off-chance I never achieve any of these goals…I need to be happy with where I am right at this very moment. What else is life about? Why live if you are only longing for the future?
Let’s try to be content together. Let’s try to be okay with life where we are right now.
I believe it is possible to be happy today while also working for tomorrow.
These are my deep birthday thoughts. Happy Monday. 😉 For enduring this melancholy post, I have a giveaway treat for you this week!! Stay tuned!
PS Happy late birthday to one of my favoritest blogging gals Katie from Talk Less Say More!
Tell me….
Turning the focus off of myself, what about you?
Do you ever find yourself making excuses for where you are? Or constantly wishing you had more? Or wishing you had someone else’s life?
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We had a blast! And I have it on constant repeat to myself, one day at a time. That feeling of inadequacy really creeps up on you.
It really does! I’m so glad you came out!! Good to hang out with you and the guys seemed to get along as well! 🙂
Ugh, I’m so bummed I couldn’t make it down this weekend. I had a yucky weekend, over slept saturday so I missed my workout (it was a class that usually is sold out, I managed to get a spot, only to miss it) and didn’t have anything to do friday or saturday. Which bums me out. Sunday was a little better, but I’m ready to come back down to the cities soon!
Well let me know when you do come! I know I’m out of town Easter weekend…and the weekend after that is a run (which you should run with me!!). 🙂
Happy belated b-day! We’ll have to have a little celebration for you AND miss Katie at Blend, mmkay?
I get what you’re thinking … sometimes I get so caught up thinking about the next thing that I forget it’s okay to be where I’m at NOW. Everyone has to be in the now at some point. Then, you’ll get to the then?
I’m not so sure that sentence made sense, lol. But, I feel ya.
And you’re doing a lot of amazing things! So keep on rocking it ;).
Thanks, Alex!! Geez Blend is creeping up isn’t it?? So excited to see everyone again!!
I’m having the same “I’m graduating soon and don’t have my life figured out” kind of thoughts and it doesn’t help that my original plan has changed drastically in the last few weeks. You’ve got the right attitude though and that’s half the battle… the rest will follow from there.
I hope you’re getting things figured out, Sarah! If not…that’s okay too! 🙂
I’m kind of in the same place. I find myself wanting more lately. I’m not sure what yet, but I do want something more. My birthday was April 9th, when was yours??
Well it never hurts to explore new interests! My birthday was the 7th. Happy belated birthday, Leah!
Happy Birthday to you as well!
Happy Belated birthday and so exciting about the new lens!
Remember that you never need to justify your choices and/or path in life to anyone but yourself! Some of the happiest (and in my opinion most successful) people I’ve met aren’t high paid businessmen flying around in private jets – they are the people who choose to be satisfied with where they are at. They are optimistic and joy comes so easily for them. They appreciate the simple life and little things. I’m not chasing a career-related dream anymore (I’m done with that), but instead, chasing to become like one of those people. You have the right mindset!
Thank you as always for your words of encouragement and wisdom!! I miss you and am sending you an e-mail! 🙂
pre graduating nursing I had thoughts like this all the time!!!!!! I never thought I was good enough! It really sucked but I stuck to it and now I’m finally on track! I still have a long ways to go in my journey though 🙂
You’re a rock star!! Don’t let age get you down…. you still have plenty of time to make all your dreams come true!
Aw thank you, Alex. You are too sweet. 🙂
“I believe it is possible to be happy today while also working for tomorrow.” <– Very much this. I used to beat myself up big time because I didn't feel like I was where I should be (29, not married, no kids, switching careers), but the more I thought about it, the more I realized that I LIKE who I am, and that everything that I've been through taught me so much and made me a better person. The happiest people are those who are able to see and appreciate what they have. That's not to say that they're settling for less, but that they're grateful and not beating themselves up over "shoulds".
Exactly!! So glad you get it! Virtual hugs!! <3