Today I am 30. A new decade! A milestone--from what everyone is telling me. I'm not sure I'm ready but I guess we are here now. I love my birthday--and birthdays in general--so here are a few thoughts on turning the big 3-0.
First off, social media love; Facebook, tweets, texts and more. That feels pretty freaking awesome and my grandparents called and sang to me over the phone. This is a once-a-year occasion and I'm going to revel in it.
Does 30 mean old? Remember when we were young, and 30 was like, geezer status? But, the older you get, the younger the 'older' ages seem. Thus, from my calculations, 30 does not equal old.
Life is good. I am living in an awesome place, I have a job, a car, more shoes than anyone should have (um), loving friends and family, and a wonderful man (who is currently making me brunch)--it's taken a while to get here but it's nice to reflect and realize, yeah! Things are pretty nice.
I've noticed as I've celebrated birthdays over the years, my priorities have shifted, slowly. Birthday used to be about presents, and now birthday wishes, hugs or friends spending time with me feels like present enough. I'm not going to say I don't enjoy receiving gifts, who doesn't, but those material things don't seem as important anymore. Having people want to come to my birthday party, or writing a poem, or even a simple card--those mean so much more.
I hear when you turn 30 you care less about what people think, and have more of a 'no bullsh*t' attitude. I will always be polite, kind and friendly, but sometimes, especially as women, we take too many things to heart. It's important to be kind to yourself, not let others bring you down and focus on the people who matter most in your life, right? Right. Okay, so, anytime now 30.
From what I hear, 40 is the new 20, so does that mean 30 is the new 10? Bring on adolescence!
I also hear that your thirties are way better than your twenties--of course, coming from my expert friends who are already in that age bracket, so I'll take their word for it.
I can legally drink! Oh wait...
Lastly though, in all seriousness, and not to get all cheese on you, I grateful to be here, writing this post--hey, I made it to 30! Although I don't wake up everyday and count my blessings like I should, because 'real life' gets in the way, I am excited to celebrate this day & so happy you are here on this adventure with me. To the next decade!
Photos taken last month during my early family birthday dinner.
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Outfit deets:
* Old Navy jacket (old) and see with a skirt / boots combo, with a forest green purse, last Spring with black, white and citrus colours, and also with magenta pants and polka dots.
* Zara low back sweater which you've seen in the summertime (a fave outfit post) & with a skirt and boots; I also have it in black.
* Urban Planet double layered chiffon cami (new!).
* Urban Planet half faux leather leggings which you've seen with my favourite boots and in maroon. These are amazeballs and I get so much wear out of them. I purchased them back in the Fall and wore them in my Bundling Up video; I love that they are different from black, they fit well and cost me under $10. Win, win, win.
* Call it Spring boots (new!) and purchased a few weekends ago to get me through the remainder of this winter (RIP to my favourite Rampage boots).
* H&M snood which you've seen when I first got it, years ago, with the same jacket in the Fall.
* Phillip Lim for Target bag; I use this bag everyday to commute back and forth to work. I put my clutch/cross-body purse in it, my heels for the day, lunch and anything else needed.
* Accessories: Gucci sunglasses (old) & Swarovski bangle.
Today is my last day in my twenties--can we please just take a moment of silence for that?
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Now that we got that out of the way, happy Friday! So excited the weekend is finally here and we can get down to the stuff that really matters; friends, family, fun times and maybe a birthday celebration or two.
I love this combination of layered chiffon, knit on knit on faux leather. I've been on the hunt recently for chiffon-style strappy tanks for layering under my tops and sweaters instead of a snug tank--so much chic. I totally wanted to show you guys the shoes I wore with this outfit indoors, but it was freaking freezing so I kept my boots on.
Any fun plans for this weekend on your end? I'll be back tomorrow to share a few thoughts and you know I'll fill you in now how I spent my weekend come Monday. See you tomorrow!
Photos by Serena Rivard.
Two days before move day I hit the gym and go out to breakfast with Marco. I show you some packing clips, share my ideas for bedding +more.
THIS VLOG: Saturday, March 8
MOVING DAY (was): Monday, March 10
Thanks for watching! xo
I'm playing catch up with all the footage I took leading up to our move. Here is last Friday night, Saturday's vlog has already been edited and Sunday--aka day before moving--is currently in the queue. I'm trying to unpack the chaos that surrounds me in our new place but also need some "down time" doing something I love. In this vlog I show you my new closet and Marco & I go on a date.
MOVE DAY (was): Monday, March 10th
THIS VLOG: Friday, March 7, 2014
On Friday night, instead of packing, I went to Winners for some retail therapy. As you know, I've been sick recently, completely run down from doing too much, and I moved yesterday. I needed a couple hours of pure, unproductive, me time.
I found this gorgeous Helmut Lang blazer and would have seriously contemplated forking out the cash, had it been one size bigger. I know the picture looks okay, but the shoulders and arms were a smidge too tight.
So instead I found this Premise Studio angled blazer that I snatched up.
It was so mild on Friday, that for the first time since October, I didn't wear boots to work--what a nice feeling.
I got home and quickly changed for an impromptu dinner date with Marco. I changed into black skinnies & OTK boots; I didn't even touch up my make-up and later wished I kind of had because...
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