30 What... 34 already?! I swear just yesterday I was 22. I remember making fun of my sister when she was in her mid 30's telling her "ohhhh... you're pushing 40!" She told me "wait until you're my age, I'm going to say that to you." But I knew she'd still always be older than me. Now she's pushing 50! (Haha Love you, Nik.)
This years birthday theme was Burlesque! It was a great party and the best of the bestest were there.
I always like to take time to reflect around my birthday. I am so thankful for the support system I've been blessed with. There have been so many ups, downs and side-to-sides; and this year was no different.
I had the opportunity to reaffirm a belief I have of always being true to yourself, regardless of who doesn't like it. I was faced with a situation where I was trying to be a "good friend'" but was instead viewed as a "non-supportive" one. I try to teach Miah this and hope that she values each persons views as much as the next.
I tell her "no matter what happens, if it doesn't involve you... STAY OUT OF IT! There are always three sides to every story: theirs, yours, and the truth."
I say "never say never (wait, what?), but we never know what a situation is like unless we are in it ourselves." I've been blessed with the ability to step back, look at a situation and understand where both parties are coming from. I guess it helps that I have a 'detached' personality trait.
I truly believe you can put two people in the exact same situation and they are going to react differently, almost every time. So many of us think to ourselves "I would never do this or I would never do that," not considering just because someone isn't doing something the way we want them to, doesn't necessarily mean its the wrong approach.
The hard part is accepting different approaches work differently for everyone, and that's ok.
Regardless of what I was risking, I stood by me and chose to stay out of it. Many people lose friendships over stuff like this, but luckily I like to think the majority of the people in my life respect my honesty and individuality.
Super bowl 50 took place the day after and the Bronco's took the championship! Even though many of us didn't think they had a chance, they played a great game.
Beyond my surprise, I also found a new-found love for Great Dane's. Never (there it is again) did I ever think I would love a mini-horse as much as I do. It's Kelsie's pup but he's been over a lot lately and even though he is a giant, he is the most sweetest dog who thinks he is as small as Maddox.
For Valentines, Kelsie and I decided to take a road trip to Yuma, AZ to visit Mi Mama. She, my uncle and his wife and my aunt and her hubby move down there each winter for a ~six month vaca.
They all live in a trailer park where most live out of their Motorhomes or 5th Wheels. It's cute, they set up their little yards and all. It's like a little family who all come together from all corners of the US and Canada.
My Mom walks with a group of ladies every morning, goes to the pool, and parties more than I do! They have nightly fires, have all sorts of block parties and ride ATVs. Meanwhile, 10 minutes down the road is Mexico - so they go there a lot, too.
Kelsie and I walked with the ladies, had a few fires, and attended these block parties (on a Monday). We also went to Mexico for some food, drinks and shopping. It really is so nice where they are at. Palm trees, fun and sunshine.
It makes my heart so happy seeing My Mom enjoying her retirement, making new friends and living her life. She worked so hard for so many years and now it's her time to fly.
Life really is something... Though it's been a rollercoaster, it's quite a fun ride and I have a feeling 34 is going to be one of the best years yet!
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