photo by amy f last Saturday (thanks amy)
Last year when I turned 30 I knew it would be something different. I don’t know why, except I guess I was ready to let go. Ready to face my fears. Ready to explore more fully the person that I am. Ready to love and accept who “she” is. Ready to get rid of the garbage I had held onto for way to long in my 20’s. I’m happy to report to myself that in fact my first year as a thirty year old was a different year. It felt like a different life I was living. It certainly wasn’t easy, and I fought the change most the way, but how grateful I am for the emotional weight that has lifted. Now what I am left with is the potential to fill my life with goodness. Happiness. Doing. Gratitude. Love.
I am excited about this coming year. I can wait to see what's in store. I feel it has the makings of being the best year of my life thus far.
Of course I couldn't have done it without the support of those I love in my life. Namely my dear husband. He is good to me. So good to me at times I feel undeserving of his love, but am utterly grateful for it. He has been so sweet to me the past few days. Doing what he can to make my day a wonderful memorable birthday. He made dinner and cake and gave me some very thoughtful gifts...one that brought me to tears. I will share it when I finally take a photo, but for now I'm just getting cozy ready to take a nap.My favorite Sunday nap.
28 comments:
Happy Birthday to the wonderful person that you are and that you continue to become and thanks for sharing so much of her with us!
Happy Birthday!!! I think you gave yourself the best gift of all, a gift of Self. It is funny but you can tell by your posts and such that you are starting that Joyful living. And what amazing pictures, you are just as beautiful now as when I remember you (did that make since). I hope today and the rest of the year are awesome.....
Happy Birthday Amy! Birthdays are so great and I am glad that you are having a wonderful one. You deserve it!
Happy Birthday! I'm glad you are having a wonderful day. It has got to feel great to look back over the last twelve months and know you have truly grown. Have a fabulous nap!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMY! Love the writings and the beautiful pics.
Happy birthday to you! That cake looks divine and I love the photos.
I just stumbled upon your blog and LOVE it... great!
-Katie
Happy Birthday Amy! 31 looks so good on you (how did I miss we are the same age?)! I felt the same way when I turned 30, I love moving forward and I hope to always welcome my birthdays.
I love getting in a Sunday nap and one on a birthday would be another gift!
31 does look good on you! This year I will be 31 as well, but I always dread my birthday and growing another year older. The number goes ever upward and the wrinkles grow more visible. I'm not sure why that bothers me so much. I wish I embraced and loved my birthday like you do. Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday Amy! I love your sentiments- I relate to living, loving and enjoying a different life since 30. It is definitely a good place to be! I hope this next year provides as many chances for growth, discovery and happiness as the last!
and SUPER CUTE photos! I can't believe how long your hair is!
Happy Birthday! You are so beautiful- every self portrait shows such a different side of you. You make me look forward to turning 30 and beyond. I am glad Adam made your day special- what kind of cake did he make?
You are so beautiful Amy... just as your photos you take. I remember thinking when I was younger that 30 was so old. Now I love being in my 30's I think it has been the best part so far (I will be 32 in July) Hope you have a wonderful birthday!!
Happy 31st Amy!! I hope it's another great year for you.
happy birthday amy!!! i'm so glad this last year has been such a good one for you and that this has been a good day. i admire your embracing each year and moving forward.
sounds like your day was lovely. can't wait to see what adam surprised you with.
wishing your year 32 to be your best yet!
btw, your self-portraits are awesome! you'll have to teach me how to DO that ( :
Happy Birthday! The photos are beautiful. I hope the next year brings you even more happiness than the last!
Happy Birthday! I love all the pictures of you. I love that you're willing to celebrate the You. Moms jip themselves in that department all too often.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! The photos of you are just fabulous! Cute hair! It sounds like your day was wonderful, may this new year at life be better than ever!
Happy Birthday today Amy! I hope it was wonderful. :)
Happy Birthday Amy. Wishing you a fabulous year full of much love, joy, smiles, laughter, and great memories.
Your photos are beautiful.
Happy Birthday Amy- I hope you had a wonderful day.
Happy birthday, Amy! The photos of you are just beautiful. I didn't know your hair had gotten so long!
I'm so happy for you that you like where you are now. Getting older, gaining experience, accepting ourselves -- it's a beautiful thing. Thanks for sharing your journey with us!
Happy Birthday!
Congratulations for having the heart and courage to get to know yourself and truly embrace every blessing you receive.
Many people live well into their 80s and never experience their lives with this perspective.
Coming on 37 and just emerging from two tumultuous years, I can understand how easy it can be to getcaught up in the knocks life brings and be weighed down by them.
Your words and images (especially your joyous self portraits) are a breath of fresh air and remind me of the beauty and love in life.
Yes, I have been lurking for about two weeks, mostly because I did not know what to say. In reality, your words and thoughts feel like friends to me- someone who is a stranger in a new place- and that might just be weird to you.
Regardless, it was never my intent to take without giving back. I sincerely Thank you for your gifts to me.
Happy Birthday again. I wish you the most blessed of years ahead and a lifetime filled with bliss. :)
Happy birthday!
I had a hard time when I was 29, not wanted to enter the dreaded 30s. Then I realized the 30s are a time when you are raising your kids and in a home, and getting financially settled, and most importantly, finding an acceptance for yourself that your 20s never dreamt possible. It's good to be a 30-something woman and this is exactly where I am in my life.
Happy Bday. So good to talk to you today! I love the self photos. You look content and peaceful. You look great. It's wonderful that you have such a good attitude and that you expect only the best this year. I hope that it's all you wish for!! I can't believe I am going to be 32 in only two months. Sometimes I don't know how I got so old- where does the time go? The 30's are definitely a time to evaluate, make changes, improve, define, move on, enjoy, and just BE yourself. Love yourself (Ugh, that is a process!) Thanks for all the inspiration.
Happy Birthday Amy.
I so admire YOU and am always inspired by your talents, your gifts motivate me to find my own gifts.
thank you for always sharing YOU, You have many wonderful qualities and skills that affect many. (if you ever fell like you don't call me and I will read you a list)
your photos are beautiful, but not near as beautiful as you. (eeks that sounds kind of cheesy but i am keeping it)
Have a great one!
This is a bit belated, but Happy Birthday! Those pictures of you are beautiful. (: I know I don't comment a whole lot on here (*cough*lurker*cough), but I want to be better about that. (: Sounds like you had fantastic birthday. (: I love how you are always looking to improve, and to be better - it's very inspiring.
Sorry this is late, but Happy Birthday! 31 was a defining year for me too, but I promise it only gets better.
I love your pictures, you are just gorgeous!
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