32 years ago today, I came into this world at 9:46 pm. I was 6 weeks early, weighing in at only a little over 4 1lbs. A libra I was meant to be.
32 years!?!!? I kinda can’t believe it. I don’t feel like I should be 32. I can’t believe it’s been almost 10 years since I graduated from Auburn (although when I see how young the students are or one calls me ma’am, I am quickly reminded). It feels like yesterday that I was still living in Mobile, and that was 14 years ago. Time has flown, I’ve got a great family, wonderful friends, and a lot of happiness. I can’t complain or worry about the number. I’ll say 32 years young!
I feel incredibly lucky to have this life. To be me. I am a strong, independent, loving, happy woman. I have accomplished so much and look forward to the years to come.
In honor of my big 32, here are 32 things that make me happy (thanks Amanda and Laura for the idea)
- the Fall
- anything and everything pumpkin flavored
- hoodie and Ugg boots weather
- breakfast in bed
- cooking-especially dinners with P
- my running friends-in real life and in the social media world. Thank you for your constant support!
- holidays
- time with my family
- traveling-especially to new places
- getting personalized mail (cards, letters, packages)
- singing at the top of my lungs in the car
- Auburn
- going fishing
- my condo that i bought with my own money
- trying fabulous new restaurants
- photographs
- new running routes
- a freshly cleaned house
- when baristas make designs in your coffee
- fabulous dinners out-I’m a total wannabe foodie.
- naps
- fresh seafood (including sushi)
- live music
- laughter (especially P’s laugh)
- really good, long, mind clearing runs
- football season
- phone conversations with my girlfriends
- puppy breath
- lebanese food
- a really good cocktail (or beer or wine)
- realizing I’ve done so much with my life, and still have so much time for more
- ME. My life.
the 30th birthday
the 31st birthday
Who knows what 32 will bring. But I’m looking forward to it!
Love birthdays or hate them? Do we share any of the same happy things?
{ 14 comments… read them below or add one }
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUUUU!!! May all your dreams and wishes come true. 32 is a great year!!!
Happy Birthday!! I am also approaching year 32, will hit that mark in April, makes me feel like I have truly solidified being in my 30s. Unfortunately, I cannot agree with you on #12, I am a Georgia girl (my Alma mater), but I always root for the SEC teams in bowl games. I was looking at some of the races you did and noticed that we both ran the Thanksgiving half in Atlanta last year (my first half) it was perfect weather and the perfect excuse to eat lots of food after. I was also at the Oak Barrel half in April (my husband ran, I spectated). It was a really awesome race and I am still jealous of his medal.
It’s your day, all day! Cheers to a great life, good living and many more happy years…………
Happy birthday!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAAY!!!! Let’s go fishing soon. have the best day ever
Happy Birthday Elizabeth! Keeping my fingers crossed that our Auburn Tigers will get a win for your birthday. Hope you enjoy celebrating you this weekend!
Happy Birthday!! I love your list. I’m glad you took a moment to reflect!
Happy belated birthday!!! We have very similar tastes…although I don’t like Auburn
I missed your birthday?? I suck. Happy 32nd! (I’m 34, so you are still younger than meeeee!)
I’m late but HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I really enjoyed reading this list!! Hasn’t #6 been a blessing?! Thankful to have meet you and see you soon!
Awwwww, this is the cutest ever! Happy birthday!!!!
Happy belated birthday! I hope you celebrated in style. 32 is awesome. It’s the youngest you’ll ever be again so embrace it and enjoy!
hope you enjoyed your birthday… you’ll have to excuse our singing skills
Awe…I loved this! I am glad you had an awesome birthday!! Can’t wait to hang out…is it December yet?!