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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.
Happy Birthday Lady!!
i hope it’s a great one!
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!
Happy birthday! Wishing you much joy, discovery and chocolate in the upcoming year!
I can feel it!
Happy Birthday! Awesome mullet, by the way
HA. The mullet will NOT be making a return. Nope. Nope. Nope.
But there will be cake!
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!
I want to come back in the summer! Chicago was great & that meet-up was SO FUN.
HAHA. No, it’s coconut and jelly beans…I share a birthday with Easter Sunday every few years, and this was one of those years
My mom makes really fun cakes and this was one of those!
Ooops! Well…I meant halfway through the decade? I mean, yeah, this is why I teach English
Awww, this made my day. Thank you so much! Mwah!
that is such an awesome photo. Have a BRILLIANT birthday and a really GREAT year x
It was worth it, no? Thanks for the b-day wishes
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.
Happy Birthday! That’s a truly rocking mullet!
you’re aging like a fine wine, baby.
happy birthday!
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!
Happy Birthday! I hope you are still rocking that mullet!
Happy birthday, Amy!
Look at all your love
Birthday Mullet! And your cake looks like an Easter basket.
God that mullet is sick.
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.
the birthday mullet is amazing!! haha. love it. happiest of happy birthdays amy, hope you enjoy all three of your cakes today
Happy birthday!!!
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.
Happy birthday!!
Your birthday mullet makes me very happy
Yes! I had a similarly awesome mullet. Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday from a lurker from New Zealand
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, my love! May 27, a newly odd-numbered year, be a great one for you.
Lots of love & no more mullets.
Celebrating. Tequila. Us. Saturday. YES.
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.
27 was a great year for me..it will be a great year for you. You already have a lock on wisdom, enjoy!
ps. I think it was called a “bi-level”haircut. We all had one right before the Dorothy Hamill wedge.
Well I’m a little late on here, but happy, happy 27th year. May it be the best yet! xo
*sigh* how can I say no to the birthday mullet? Happy Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I hope it was absolutely fabulous and all your bday wishes came true!
Happy Birthday!
That mullet rocks me so hard.
Didn’t get a chance to stop by yesterday. So here I am. A day late and a dollar short.
if i wish you happy birthday a day late, that makes me extra special and extends your party for two days =) happy year amy!
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!
Oh, so sorry I missed it yesterday! Happy belated birthday Amy, so glad it was a good one
I’m a few days late but happy belated birthday!!!
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!).
I realize this is belated but happy birthday! I could not resist the siren call of the mullet.
BIRTHDAY MULLET!!!!
PS – Happy belated birthday!! <3