26 in 26.

I hate New Year's Resolutions, but I do love lists.
I had made a list of 25 things that I wanted to complete in my 25th year, and wanted to create a whole new list in honor of my 26th birthday.

Pay it forward.

Read 26 books.
Go to a concert.

Leave a 100% tip.

Donate to a charity.

See 12 new movies.

Visit my alma mater.

Travel to a new state.

Visit Popop in Florida.

Visit an amusement park.

Complete a half marathon.

Redesign/rebrand my blog.

Set a budget, and stick to it.
Visit my best friends in DC.

Take a girls' weekend road trip.

Move out of my parents' house.

Send little brother a care package.

Take a 24 hour social media detox.

De-clutter my bedroom and bathroom.

Bring in surprise treats for my co-workers.

Watch the sunrise and sunset in the same day.

Try 26 new recipes (and share them with you!).

Learn to give myself a decent at-home manicure.
Start and finish a television series in one weekend.

Visit little brother at his school for a siblings weekend.

Take a photography class (or other creative class) just for fun.

What do you want to complete before your next birthday!?

Happy Birthday to Me!

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Even though I might be freaking out that I turn 26 today, I just love everything about birthdays. Even moreso than the new year, I think of birthdays as a fresh start. New goals, new outlook, etc.

I've already celebrated my birthday for the entire month (well, actually since the 27th of December...), but the celebrations will continue this weekend in Florida!

Here's to a day full of presents, sweet treats, and being the birthday girl!

Birthday Wishlist

Having my birthday fall less than a month after Christmas is both a blessing and a curse. I love it because it sort of extends the holiday season (obviously with my birthday being the grand finale) for an extra month, but once it's over, I don't have anything super exciting to look forward to for almost a year. My birthday is in one week, and here are some of the things that I'm hoping will make the wait a little bit easier...

jacket || boat shoes || accent pillow

stationery || kitchen-aid || watch

Happiest of Birthdays!

Happy Birthday to the coolest, frattiest little brother I know.

I'm sure 22 years ago I was NOT thanking Mommy for you, but I know better now.

I'm so thankful to have you home to deflect some of the craziness that occurs here when you're gone.

Happy 22nd!