My Week on Instagram

Just wanted to share a few of the fun pics from my birthday week. I had an amazing time with my friends-we rented a bed and breakfast, had yummy thyme sangria at an herb farm, visited wineries {that's us in the middle picture}, and later in the week I tried on {then ordered} Warby Parker frames, got the most beautiful scarf I had been coveting from my mom and dad {I still can't believe its actually mine} and was lucky enough to have my little brother join us for my birthday night, where he surprised me with beautiful yellow flowers. Just a perfect week, I feel like a lucky girl. Happy Monday all!

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Today I Am Thirty-Something'ish

When someone asks me how old I am going to be this year or today, I keep saying a year younger. It isn't that I feel old, I literally just can't remember {a sign of getting old lol?!}. 

In my thirty-something'ish years, I have lived in six states and some amazing cities including Austin and San Francisco (both more than once!), traveled as far as Cartagena, Columbia to Innsbruck, Austria, walked on a glacier in Alaska, visited almost every Caribbean island (I *will* see you someday soon Turks & Caicos), worked and grown my public relations loving brain for over 10 years at some of the most amazing companies in the world, made many decisions without thinking {which equaled awesome learning experiences}, had my {faux} blonde hair turned green on many occasions {that was traumatic, right mom!} and been a thousand miles from nowhere a couple of times in a Jeep with my Yorkie, Harley {perfect moments in time}. 

I have had three wonderful furry companions that have defined these years in some way. My wonderful childhood dog Puffer and my best bud for 17 amazing years, Harley who I still think of and miss every darn day. And now, I am so fortunate to have my little love Lola, who came into my life through my Aunt Linda. She sweetly put up with being bullied by my little alpha Yorkie Harley until age three. Even though Lola eats my shoes and prefers lizards or birds to dog food, life without her would be boring. Through my dogs I have learned to be more responsible, patient and kind. And, with them love is in my life at every moment no matter where or what I am doing! 

Most of all, I have had the best friends and family that anyone could ask for. Thank you to my parents for ensuring I have had a happy thirty-something'ish years. I have never met two people that would do anything for anyone else-even if it has meant sacrificing. Thank you for teaching me how to love unconditionally. 

This year, I promise myself to continue to live this Abraham Lincoln quote! Happy birthday to me and thank you for reading along...it has been amazing over these past few months to meet so many new friends through blogging. :)

That's a Margarita!

Sometimes you have to admit when you are wrong. I didn't think it was possible for a low-cal margarita to be good at all. Living in Texas, the margarita is practically our state drink, so I am picky! Well, I was wrong. Skinny Girl Margaritas taste amazing and are very smooth. At first, the name seemed a little too gimmicky cheesy so I wasn't interested in even trying it. Well, I ran across the brand on Instagram {social media FTW} and decided to go ahead and give it a try. The timing couldn't be more perfect, since TODAY I am kicking off my birthday WEEK {real "day" on the 25th} and I am allowing myself a break from my sugar-free summer! Whew hew to sugar, y'all!

Anyway, I am just too excited for this weekend-a couple of my girlfriends are coming in town-we have rented a bed and breakfast and have planned dinners, nights out and winery tours on Saturday! So, in addition to Skinny Girl Margaritas...I will be enjoying some fantastic Texas wine and maybe even a steak {I *love* birthday week lol}.

Cheers to Friday everyone-hope you have a great weekend!

Day 37, Looking Back

It has been 37 days since my 37th.
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A Very Aruba Birthday, Part 4

Who needs a birthday tiara?
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A Very Aruba Birthday, Part 3

My new friend...nope not a birthday present although Lola would love this guy.
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A Very Aruba Birthday, Part 2

This was also waiting on the beach for me this morning...
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A Very Aruba Birthday, Part 1

My spot on the beach. My dad literally went and grabbed our chairs at 7 in the morning!
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Birthdays are STILL Magic to Me

I love July. Mostly because it is my birthday-and I am not ashamed to admit it. I have been wearing tiaras since I can remember on my birthday and even as I get older, it hasn't faded. I usually hate junk mail or coupons from stores because I never seem to need to shop when I have them...until now.

I received the cutest birthday card from Anthropologie. It is a real candle made into a necklace on a little happy birthday card. Brilliant marketing. I will shop there this month for sure now. And, I will probably think of them a little more often for gifts or random things. I love creativity.

It's Almost My Birthday-Dinner

Hey Cupcakes branding and colors, along with the super cute guy
working today-made me happy. Tomorrow is my birthday so my parents
came in today for lunch and on the way home picked up cupcakes from
Hey Cupcake-red velvet was saved for dinner tonight. They are too
good. Why are cupcakes so much better than cake?
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Happy Birthday to Me

At The Driskill Hotel in Austin with old friends Aimee and Amy
celebrating my birthday. This is the cake from the hotel - cute and
funny because I am way over 21. Looking forward to the party tonight.
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