I worked Monday. We had a very busy day planned with a big event on campus and a lot of visitors. I was determined to have a good day.
We had so many people visiting, that in addition to the 9 student tour guides, our intern and my Director (he offered to help, because he is just that awesome and a great leader), and I had to give a campus tour as well. Mind you it was a 1-hour tour across campus walking semi-backwards (for me) in heels. Talk about a great cardio, glute and calf workout! I was exhausted afterward. My tour guides are amazing, that's all I have to say.
After work, I had scheduled a meeting with my student leaders to select our team for next year. What was I thinking scheduling a meeting after a crazy busy day...on my birthday?! What can I say, I love my job and I like to get things done as soon as possible. Again, my students are amazing and I am so blessed to have them in my life. They made me a cake with candles, sang "happy birthday" and gave me a gift card to Starbucks (they know me so well). I was so overjoyed that day with the kindness of co-workers, friends and my students. I had cards, flowers and gifts on my desk when I finally stepped into my office at 3:00pm.
I celebrated my birthday with Matthew, family and friends last weekend.
Saturday I drove up to Michigan to visit my grandparents and parents. I also got to see my brother, Cody. My mom made one of my favorite dinners: roast beef and homemade noodles. Not the healthiest, but for my birthday, it was worth it. My mom got me a large tote bag and a hanging wall organizer from 31. My grandparents got me a waffle maker (which I've been wanting to get for awhile, but just hadn't yet), a water bottle for work, and a car trunk organizer - it's a lot cuter than the old gray crate I've had since I got my drivers license. My step-dad gave it to me with all the necessary car stuff when I turned 16. I think he was just as excited for me to get my drivers as I was, probably because he wouldn't have to cart me to and from cheerleading and gymnastics practice anymore. It was simply great to see and spend time with my family.
Saturday night, I drove to my dad's house. Me, my step-mom, grandma, sis-in-law and two nieces, Ella (2) and Jade (1) had a girls night. We watched a movie on the Hallmark channel and prepped for Jade's 1st birthday party the next day.
Sunday evening I was back in Indiana having dinner with friends of ours: two of my favorite couples. We had dinner, ate frozen yogurt afterward and then went to see the new movie, This Means War, with Reese Witherspoon and Chelsea Handler. I LOVED the movie! Two of my favorite celebrity women - it was hilarious!
Matthew gave me my birthday present at my house after the movie......a Jillian Michaels' three piece kettlebell set!! Ahhh! I was so excited. I had NO clue. I was hoping to get a kettlebell soon, but had no idea he'd get me a 3-piece set. Wow! I am a very lucky girl. What an amazing boyfriend to remember the one random comment I made about wanting a kettlebell months ago. :) Thanks babe!
Overall, my 29th birthday was great. I was able to spend it with family and some of my closest friends. It wasn't fancy or crazy-wild partying.....it was perfect.
As my last year in my 20's I have a lot I want to accomplish.....
- finish my masters degree
- pay off my car
- pursue more in my career (a new position?)
- pay off my private student loan
- have more fun
- be more carefree
- spend more time with friends and family
- get a tattoo
- live some place new
- travel more (outside of Michigan, Illinois and Indiana)
- get certified as a personal trainer?
I'm sure I will continue to add to the list, but it's a start. Here's to more fun and really living my life this year!
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