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Most years I look at turning older with regret. Where I should be at and where I'm not. Yet oddly enough, I didn't/don't have that feeling this year. And I fully attribute it to the fact that God's been pushing me to live fully.
I actually came home from work on the eve before my birthday and couldn't even believe that it was coming the next morning. Maybe it's a sign of age, but I think it's also a sign of change.
So yes, I am older. I go to bed way earlier than I ever imagined (who knew 3-5 year olds wear you out? You mamas are amazing!) and I haven't really changed much on the outside (at least I hope not).
But I feel it in the inside. And it's a good feeling.
I finally feel like I'm at a place where I'm not yearning to be older or younger but content that I'm where I'm at. I don't know what that means, per se, but I like it regardless.
I don't know what this year will bring, but I'm looking at it with open eyes. Not with skeptical eyes, no longer with fearful eyes, but with open eyes. Ready for all that this year has to come.
I want to see this year as a preschooler sees them. One day at a time. With excitement for the next, seeking and expecting goodness, and living like every day is a party.
I'm ready to learn new things, experience new adventures, and deepen my relationship with Him.
What are you ready for this year?
And what's your advice for a twenty-something like me?
Also, it's not too late to post about something like this, right? I mean, posts like this just sort of extend the celebrations, amiright?
Thank you.. I now will be singing "Another one bites the dust HEY HEY!" All. Day. Long.
ReplyDeleteHaha, so glad I could get a song stuck in your head! If it makes you feel better, I've had kids songs stuck in my head all. day. long. :)
Deleteextended celebrations-i love it! my advice is to be brave, say "yes!" to things, go out of your comfort zone, try something new. that was my focus last year, and it was one of the best and most exciting years to date. good things happen when you simply say "yes". happy belated birthday!
ReplyDeleteGood, I'm glad you're okay with my over/extended celebrating. :) And I looove your advice. Last year's word for me was bold and it's something I'm continually pushing myself to do. Also, I love what you said about saying yes. That's something I also NEED to do, not just say I'll do. :)
Deletebirthdays are my favorite, so i say celebrate ALL month long! :)
ReplyDeleteGood, I'm glad you agree! :)
DeleteA very Happy Birthday to you!!!
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks Rachel! That's so sweet of you and I looove getting birthday wishes so you've just made my day. :)
DeleteI felt a weird embrace this year when I turned 23. Like it was a challenge or something. My advice is to stop thinking of yourself as a twenty-something. You don't have to fit into what that's supposed to be, especially because I feel like you're a bit of a old soul (hands in the air, me too). Try to find or do one new thing you love this year. Why not?
ReplyDeleteOooh, that's great advice. I all too often do feel like I need to do what this twenty-something is doing or what this twenty-something is NOT doing because, well, I'm surrounded by them. I love what you said about not needing to fit in--that is so very, very true. :)
DeleteAlso, I love the idea of trying new things! I really want to push myself to get back into yoga or something since I've missed my flexibility and all that. :)
Happy, happy birthday!!! What a blessing that you feel so good about your birthday this year! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, sweet lady! It's actually a little weird that I'm so excited about turning older this time around. We'll see what I think about it come later this year! :)
DeleteWith age comes beauty. I loved this post. :) Happy Birthday. :)
ReplyDeleteGirl, you are so kind and so sweet and SO encouraging. Thank you!! :)
DeleteHappy Birthday girl! that's a good thing to feel good about your age, and thanks for the reminder, I feel a little old sometimes when i think that about how I'm going to be 25 in April :)
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks! And it's a little weird for me to actually like and embrace my aging (wow, that made me sound old!). :) And your birthday is coming up--yippee!
DeleteHappy, happy birthday to an awesome person! :)
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks sweet lady! :)
DeleteHappy birthday wonderful Kiki! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, sweet friend! :) Hope you're enjoying your weekend!
Deleteopen eyes and a steady heart definitely show trust in the Lord.
ReplyDeleteHe is going to do big things with you Kiki, in fact He already has. ;)
can't wait to see what this next year holds for you!
Thanks, friend. It's been a tough week (as I sorta hinted at) so reading your encouragement tonight really helped refresh my trust in Him. :) Love you, friend and am so excited for all that 2014 has in store for the both of us! :)
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