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I am twenty seven years old today.
More than a quarter of a century, more than halfway to thirty.
I can hardly believe it.
Birthdays are always a day to step back & think about life. Okay, fine, & also about having a good glass of wine & a little bit of fun. My 26th year was not my favorite. It was not my easiest year, nor my best year, & while I know there are moments I’ll look back on happily, I am definitely ready to say goodbye. I have a penchant for (read: obsession with) odd numbers, so turning 27 seems extra good. I know, I know: I AM CRAZY.
The upside of having a rough year means that you learn & grow a lot. This year was no exception. I learned about how strong my family is, about how much love exists in my life, thanks to those people. I was reminded of how much we support & love one another, as we saw one another through one of the darkest times in our family history. This year, I lost some friendships, gained some new friendships from the most unexpected sources, & reconnected with friends I’d missed so much. I learned about love. I was reminded of my own strength. I wrote more than I ever have, & learned how much I want that to be part of my life. I had experiences that I’ll never forget, laughed a lot, cried some & grew & changed.
It was a year.
This year, I’m planning on more laughing & less crying, on more experiences that make me feel alive, on growing & being a better version of me.
Here’s your part: Stealing from the lovely Wishcake, I’d like to have a Delurking Post. That means…whether you read everyday & leave lovely comments, or you read but don’t comment, or you’re here for the first time, PLEASE leave me a comment. Say hi. Need some convicing?
LEAVE ME A COMMENT. DON’T SAY NO TO THE BIRTHDAY MULLET:
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Have such an amazing and fantastic day. You’re amazing.
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Happy Birthday Lady!!
i hope it’s a great one!
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Well, I wasn’t going to comment, but then I saw the birthday mullet, and how could I say no to that? Seriously, that picture should be on the front of a greeting card.
Anyways, Happy Birthday! I’ve commented a few times, mostly just read and move on, but you should know that if I was told I could only read ONE blog for the rest of my life (which would be ridiculous and unreasonable, but IF that were to happen…) I would choose yours. Because a)you’re HI-larious, and b)I always seem to be able to find some inspiration from your posts. So I think that this *is* going to be an awesome year for you….you deserve it!
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Amy --- Just A Titch Reply:
April 21st, 2010 at 11:59 am
Awww, this made my day. Thank you so much! Mwah!
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Happy birthday! Wishing you much joy, discovery and chocolate in the upcoming year!
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Happy Birthday! Awesome mullet, by the way
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I’m sure you already know this, but you were more than halfway to 30 when you turned 16. =)
Happy birthday, Amy. May 27 be an odd and wonderfully delightful year!
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Amy --- Just A Titch Reply:
April 21st, 2010 at 11:59 am
Ooops! Well…I meant halfway through the decade? I mean, yeah, this is why I teach English
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that is such an awesome photo. Have a BRILLIANT birthday and a really GREAT year x
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Happy birthday, doll face! Love the pic you included! I hope you have a fantastic day and get to enjoy some delicious wine and sinful cake.
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Happy Birthday! That’s a truly rocking mullet!
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you’re aging like a fine wine, baby.
happy birthday!
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Happy birthday to a beautiful lady!
When I was 24, someone told me that every woman she knew, herself included, had the best year when they were 27.
I turned 27 almost 3 years ago and it was one of the best years on record. Here’s hoping the same for you!
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Happy Birthday! I hope you are still rocking that mullet!
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Happy birthday, Amy!
Look at all your love
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Birthday Mullet! And your cake looks like an Easter basket.
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God that mullet is sick.
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Obviously this will be the best year ever–you’re meeting me! I’m kidding, but I do hope you have the best of years with tons of dreams that fall into place.
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the birthday mullet is amazing!! haha. love it. happiest of happy birthdays amy, hope you enjoy all three of your cakes today
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Happy birthday!!!
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Happy Birthday, from another freshly 27 yo chick. It has been great so far, I’m sure it will be for you too!
I don’t always comment, but ever since I recently wandered across your blog I have been reading. You are so quirky and fun to read I couldn’t stop.
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Happy birthday!!
Your birthday mullet makes me very happy
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Yes! I had a similarly awesome mullet. Happy Birthday!
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Happy birthday from a lurker from New Zealand
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, my love! May 27, a newly odd-numbered year, be a great one for you.
Lots of love & no more mullets.
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Celebrating. Tequila. Us. Saturday. YES.
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a happy birthday delurk…
i’ve been reading you for a while now and love your posts about teaching since i am a first year teacher myself.
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27 was a great year for me..it will be a great year for you. You already have a lock on wisdom, enjoy!
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ps. I think it was called a “bi-level”haircut. We all had one right before the Dorothy Hamill wedge.
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Well I’m a little late on here, but happy, happy 27th year. May it be the best yet! xo
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*sigh* how can I say no to the birthday mullet? Happy Birthday!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I hope it was absolutely fabulous and all your bday wishes came true!
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Happy Birthday!
That mullet rocks me so hard.
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Didn’t get a chance to stop by yesterday. So here I am. A day late and a dollar short.
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if i wish you happy birthday a day late, that makes me extra special and extends your party for two days =) happy year amy!
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Happy birthday (yesterday)! I’m just a few months older than you, and I can objectively say that 27 is great. I hope it is for you, too!
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Oh, so sorry I missed it yesterday! Happy belated birthday Amy, so glad it was a good one
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I’m a few days late but happy belated birthday!!!
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I’m sorry I am late getting to this, but Happy Birthday! I hope you had a great one (sounds like you did… I LOVE the bike!).
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I realize this is belated but happy birthday! I could not resist the siren call of the mullet.
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BIRTHDAY MULLET!!!!
PS – Happy belated birthday!! <3
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