Today, I am 27-years-old.
If you would have asked me two years ago what my life would be like entering my 28th year, I would have given you a very different answer from today’s reality. I am the happiest I have ever been.
I have amazing friends who love me because of, not in spite of, all my quirks and flaws. I no longer feeling like I am waging a war against my body, merely a calm negotiation. I’ve learned a few lessons, though I am now smart enough to know I have many more to learn. My arsenal of kitchen gadgetry is commendable, as is my shoe collection. I’ve finally accepted that I will never be graceful or demure, but also realize those kind of people don’t appeal to me anyway.
Saturday night I put on “the dress” and felt truly loved as innumerable friends showed up to the birthday party I threw with one of my best, funniest, smartest, supportive and truest friends. I am a lucky girl.
9:06 am on January 11th, 2008
Happy birthday! Love you! xoxo
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10:24 am on January 11th, 2008
Happy Birthday! Love the blog.
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11:09 am on January 11th, 2008
yay, happy birthday! and the bangs look great!
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11:16 am on January 11th, 2008
Aww, what a nice post in honor of your big day – I don’t know how anyone could do better with their well-wishes. You truly are wise, you’ll truly never be demure (thank God), and I can’t decide which picture is cuter. Happy Birthday, with Love …
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11:17 am on January 11th, 2008
Happy Birthday sweetie. Love the hair, you and Sara have the same bangs, lol.
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11:52 am on January 11th, 2008
Irish: I love you too!
Old Man: Thanks…and glad to hear you like the blog. I didn’t know you were reading.
carrie: I like the bangs myself, but worry they make me look young…such is life.
B: Someone help me the day I become demure…
Aunt C: Her hair was inspiration–for real.
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12:21 pm on January 11th, 2008
Happy Birthday!
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12:53 pm on January 11th, 2008
Happy birthday beautiful girl!
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12:58 pm on January 11th, 2008
Happy birthday, and the dress is fabulous!
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1:00 pm on January 11th, 2008
Happy Birthday Toots! I have to say that 27 years ago today was a pretty good day for me too….even though the anestheologist was upset that I had to interrupt his super-bowl party festivities in order to help with your coming out party! I love you and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
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1:36 pm on January 11th, 2008
You’re such a liar…you turned 23.
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1:38 pm on January 11th, 2008
HIN: Thanks so much.
Cinderella: Danke darling.
CH: It is, isn’t it? I heart it.
Mama: I am sorry I ruined the Superbowl, but my birth was an event in of itself.
Arjewtino: I knew you were going to pipe up with this. I will appreciate my youthful looks when I am 40…
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2:04 pm on January 11th, 2008
happy birthday! ohmygoodness what a cute you-as-a-kid photo!
and you looked supersexy saturday. i hope 27 is awesome!
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3:54 pm on January 11th, 2008
jess: thanks–i was so glad you came, lady.
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3:57 pm on January 11th, 2008
you looked amazing sat. night. happy birthday!!!! you and craig have the same bday haha!
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9:41 pm on January 11th, 2008
Happy BDay gorgeous!
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12:27 pm on January 12th, 2008
Happy Birthday!! You look great (in both pictures) and we’re glad to hear you had a nice day. Happy 27th, and have a great 2008! Hope to see you soon.
xo Jenny & Tim
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8:13 pm on January 13th, 2008
A Happy Birthday & Many More!
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