Thursday, March 11, 2010

Blah - I'm 25

So the day that I have been dreading is finally here....it's my birthday....I'm 25.  I have been looking about my "About Me" column with sheer disdain the past few weeks knowing that today I would have to change the part that said "I'm twenty-four."  I really didn't think that through too well when I set-up this blog.....

So this year I've wised up. Now I will classify myself as a "twenty-something" - because Lord knows I don't need to perform the brutal task of bumping up my age each year in my "About Me" section.

I'm not exactly sure why I'm so down in the mouth this birthday.  Maybe it's because the past few months have been a real challenge for me.  Or maybe I realize all of the goals I have for myself that I still need to complete - MBA, CPA, etc....  I feel like "25" is somehow the official stamp of adulthood (nevermind that I've been married for almost two years and have owned a house for almost the same.) I can really no longer use the excuse, "Well - I was young, and didn't really know better...."  Or possibly I'm allergic to aging - makes me sick on my stomach?

But unfortunately as I have learned from the beautiful women ahead of me, this birthday is a reality and I'm getting older no matter how much I dislike it.  So I'm off - for the first day of 25.  :)

39 comments:

Kristin said...

Happy Birthday, pretty girl! I know exactly how you feel! So much so, in fact, that I threw a "Kristin's Half of 50" party when I turned 25! I'll be 27 this year, and let me tell you right now that it doesn't get any easier! But look at the bright side...the best things in life get better with age, right?! Enjoy your special day!

Corinne said...

Hope you have a wonderful day! Happy Birthday!!!

Katy said...

Happy Birthday! My husband conquered the dreaded 25 in January...and mine is in May. So I know how your feeling. It feels like such a crazy number and that you should have so much accomplished by now.

Khristi said...

Happy Birthday! I love that you are 25! I love that this world has been able to enjoy you for 25 years! I miss you, and I wish I could be there to celebrate with you. Cheer up, and have a great day! I love you!

Stephanie Hartman said...

Happy Birthday girlie I hope you have a wonderful day..

Karina said...

I went thru the "quarter life crisis" when I turned 25, having thought about where I was at that age vs where I wanted to be. You seem to be doing very well, relax and enjoy! Happy Birthday!

Mateya said...

Happy Happy Birthday!!!! I hope you have a wonderful first day of 25 :)

Kelly said...
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Amber said...

Happy Birthday! Hope it's a great one!

I know I always said I'm going to stay 25! I'm not counting after that! :)

Kelly Marie said...

Happy Birthday lady!! (: I hope you have a fabulous day & celebrate the fabulous you!!

agalandherdog said...

Happy Birthday!

Anonymous said...

Girl, shut up. Lol... twenty something. Geez, you make it sound like you're twenty nine or something. Lol. (Any 29 year olds that read this, i'm joking!) You should totally be celebrating. I've never seen a woman that didn't get better with age. And you're no different. Happy birthday!!!

xx

Natasha said...

25 was a GREAT year for me and I know it will be for you too!! Your insurance goes down, you can officially rent a car-- the list goes on and on!!! Celebrate and live it up!!

Brittany Ann said...

Welcome to the 25 club! Happy Birthday! (Though I totally know how you feel:)

BG said...

happy birthday pretty girl! hope it's fabulous :)

Kelly said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Age is JUST a number! :-) But I agree, turning 25 was a little WEIRD for me too. Hope you have a fantastic day, lady! :-)

Mrs. Pick said...

Happy Birthday! I hope you have a wonderful day!

I felt the same way when I turned 25! I was so depressed! I still get a little depressed knowing I am inching my way to 30 (I will be 28 this year). But I will have to say each year since I have turned 25 has gotten better and better and I have accomplished many goals!

KW said...

oh honey - i KNOW how you feel. i'm going to be TWENTY NINE, yes 29 this year!!! ONE YEAR AWAY FROM 30!!! i have a feeling i'm going to have a hard time with 30 ... hopefully i'll have a munchkin by then to keep me distracted :) have fun and ENJOY your 25th! use it as an excuse for an "all about you day" or shoot, WEEK as we do it in our family!!!

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRETTY!!!

Karah said...

Happy Birthday! Keep your head up. I loved being 25. I will be 27 this year and this birthday is going to hit me hard I think. Im almost in my 30s. AHH!! Some days I still feel like im 21 :) I hope you have a GREAT DAY friend!!!

Tami said...

Happy Happy Birthday sweet lady!
I hope that 25 is THE year for you and that it will be filled with much happiness, love always and hope for the years to come!
It's been such a pleasure getting to know you through your wonderful blog!
Have a fabulous day!
xoxo

Katie F said...

Happy bday my blogger bff!! Hope you have a great day!!Oh and your mom's post today was the sweetest!!

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday Amber! I've read your blog for a while now, just never commented. I just wanted to say I think you'll be as fabulous at twenty-five as you were at twenty-four. I have similar feelings about getting older; I'll be twenty this year and every time I remember that twenty is two decades I start to flip. At the same time, though, I try to remember it's just the start of a new adventure. :]

Karli said...

Happy Birthday, Amber! I am sure that 25 will be a fabulous year for you! I hope you have a great day today.

Whitney @ EHFAR said...

Happy Birthday!!!

Alissa said...

Happy Happy B-day to you Amber! I hope you have a great one! I'm 27 and almost 28 yikes. I can't even believe it, but you know what age is just a number. I'm beginning to realize that more everyday. Have a wonderful one!

Sarah said...

Aw, happy birthday! I think the "oh my goodness" reaction to turning 25 is normal. =) My hubby went through the same thing on his birthday.

P.S. I gave you an award at my blog!

Anonymous said...

Happy 25 pretty girl! :)

Jessica said...

Happy birthday!!

I went through the same thing at 25. You'll get over it and learn to love it.. promise!

zel said...

Happy Birthday!!!

I'm turning 25 next month. I'm not really excited about it either! I feel like 25 is half way through your lifetime!

d.a.r. said...

Happy happy birthday!!!

I wasn't jazzed about 25, either...

Kelsey Claire said...

Happy 25th birthday! I am currently 25 and it isn't so bad. I am worried about 26. Then I will really feel old!

Mrs. Lopez said...

I turned 25 in November and don't feel much different i have to say. Ive always felt really old for my age.

I hope youre having a great bday!

Tori Bella said...

It's because it's so grown up! It's gross! Happy Birthday none the less my dear! Let's really hope all this "no tanning" stuff pays off for us!

Tickled Pink Mandy said...

Happy Birthday!!

Southern Cinderella said...

Happy Birthday!! I hope it's FABULOUS!!

Anonymous said...

Hope your day was wonderful-blahs and all! Happy Birthday! :)

Annie said...

so sorry i'm a day late....
i hope you had a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! :)

have a great weekend hun!

Carol {Everyday Delights} said...

Happy happy birthday!! Heres to a great year ahead!

star said...

Happy belated birthday! i was devastated the day I turned 25! but i got over it, im okay with it now, im just not even thinking about 30 now...



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