Twenty-Six: The quarter life plus one

"You don't look a day over 25." - professor in my department

Shortly after turning the big 26!

I celebrated my 26th birthday on November 27th. I drove over to bestfriend's house and celebrated right at midnight with cupcakes, wines, friends and LOTS of laughing. I have never laughed so much before in my life. My girl T and I have this crazy friendship where we have this secret acronym language that we only understand. It's most definitely the highlight of our friendship. Love you T *Sidekick bloop* ;)

"When you accept the things you truly cannot change with love and faith that it is all how it needs to be, even when you don't understand the 'why', you find a place of peace inside your heart You stop pushing against a force that is much greater than yourself. Trust that God knows what He is doing and have faith that things are happening because they need to and it is all for your highest learning." -Found this on Facebook and loved it!

[Seriously going to attempt to apply this quote to my life. It's so very true and I can only imagine the outcome if I really attempted to think like this ] 

It's so hard to describe the feeling or state of mind I'm currently in, but to attempt to sum it up It feels as if I'm in some hit movie but I'm not the leading actress. Weird? Yeah totally, but I'm slowly taking it all in. I spent majority of my day alone. I woke up with my sweet precious Pecca and just laid in bed for a hour or so before I decided that I better eat before I died. I decided to head to Waffle house and get my favorite (Bacon, Egg and Cheese Wrap, Hashbrowns and Coffee) It was perfect. The sweet little server announced my birthday to the whole restaurant. Besides the 2 "whooo hollers" I got...it made me feel pretty important. I sat right beside what I expected to be a regular. I wanted to spark up a convo with him, you know, ask for a advice as newly 26 year old, but considering he was NOT one of the two who acknowledged my birthday announcement, I decided to put that convo on hold. haha :)

After breakfast I went shopping. I had wanted to find a cute shirt, but I only managed to walk away with a new bra and this cool looking finger nail polish. Since it rained all day and the temperature went from 60's to 40's in a matter of hours I decided that my bed was the best venue to spend my birthday afternoon. I started the movie Ghost of Girlfriends Past to only pass out within the first 20 minutes. Some hours late I woke up and went shopping, again. Walked away with a cute shirt, scarf and adorable earrings. My plans were to meet up with my girls and coworkers at one of my favorite restaurants. 

My dear friend Jessica just started her cake business and was delighted to make me a birthday cake. Considering it was on very short notice she did an amazing job in getting me exactly what I wanted. When I tell you that she is one of the individuals who truly enjoys what she does....I mean it with all my heart. She is very artsy and thoroughly enjoys doing whatever she can to help out and put a smile on someone's face. I owe a huge THANK YOU to her for making me feel so special on my birthday. She is an amazing individual and I wish her nothing but the best. I have already spread the word about her new business to a potential client. Pay it forward :)

I love this picture. She snapped it right as I was blowing out my candles. You can tell by the expression on my face that my wish is so serious because my eyes are closed tight. I do hope and pray that my wish comes true. I believe I deserve it and I can only hope that the big man above is on the same page.

With all the facebook posts, phone calls and texts my day was definitely a delight. 

Yes, at 26 when my refrigerator is filled with saves the dates and baby shower invites from  friends my age, yeah it sort of puts a damper on my mood because I am NOWHERE near there, but hey it's my life and I know that with due time I will find my soul mate and then start creating beautiful babies. God has a plan for me..I'm just along for the ride.

The countdown for NYE in New York City has officially began! I fly out December 29th!!! Whoooo hoooooooo!

Stay  True Be True.