I turned 36 earlier this month, and while I normally celebrate with a dedicated post highlighting what I have learned so far in life or reflections, this year, I did something completely different and out of my normal comfort zone. It was not a milestone birthday, though I think I would like to reframe thinking…
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Welcome 35
Today I’m starting another trip around the sun and I am oddly excited to welcome 35. I realized that I haven’t done a birthday reflection in 2019 and to be honest, I’m not really surprised. January 2020 was filled with so much excitement for me followed by the realization that normal as we knew it…
Birthday Reflections: 32 Powerful Lessons I Learned in the Past Year
One of my favorite reasons for my birthday being so close to the new year is the reflection that is linked up with the two. I always enjoy reflecting on my previous goals and my previous aspirations and how those have evolved on the years. Three years ago, when I turned 30, I spent some…
Celebrating Surry County with the Top North Carolina Wineries
In recent years, I have taken to exploring more of western North Carolina, and my beach-loving heart has been captivated by the beautiful foothills and mountains in our west. For my birthday this year, I decided to celebrate in Surry County with the top North Carolina wineries. North Carolina wine is more than the muscadine…
Closing Chapter 31: 5 Birthday Reflections
Today, I’m closing Chapter 31, and opening Chapter 32 tomorrow with a fun trip with my best friend. I spent some time reflecting on my fears of turning 30, what I learned in my 20s, my goals for turning 30, and then reflecting on my 30th year. I won’t lie, but 31 was a hard…
