Today I’m 29. I can practically taste 30 from here and it’s wiggin’ me out a bit, I won’t lie. It’s raining, which it does almost every year on my birthday, but I’ll try to not get pissy about that too. 28 was both a really crappy yet really exciting year for me; professionally it completely rocked (in a kinda scary way which quitting your stable job to start something on your own tends to be). So far 29 is starting off on a good foot and will be a big building year for me and my company, I hope.
If you ask my mom, I’ve made such a friggin’ huge deal about my birthday since I consciously knew what it was. Jokes about it being a “national holiday” or my “birthday month” were laughed at by others as I sat in a corner pouting “well, it is a big deal…” Parties were a must, of course. Anyone remember Fudgy the Whale? I believe he attended quite a few of my b-day festivities. Nothing beats ice cream cake with crunchies in the middle….
This year will be quiet, with the hubby and Baxter (who I got last year around my birthday!) I was going to do a big wish list post but I think I’ll skip it this year- seems a little unbecoming of me right now. Rather, I think I’ll take the day off- except for a meeting I have, and of course if I find anything I must share with you- because after all, the best birthday gift* is having a job that you LOVE and that doesn’t feel like work, right?
*That and front row center tickets to Coldplay in Dallas for me and my cousin Annie. That too would be the best. :)
Many Happy Returns! We love your blog! May your birthday month bring you many design treasures and much joy!
(Best to be effusive – I have no Coldplay tickets to offer.)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ERIN!!!!! I hope today is full of wonderful joy and at least one surprise :)
And I see absolutely nothing wrong with a birthday month, in my opinion. xx
Happy Birthday!
I’ve only been reading your blog for about a month, but I have really enjoyed it.
By the way, I was born August 2nd and took home my golden retriever puppy named Baxter on August 9th last year. Funny coincidence, huh?
Thanks everyone!
Happy Birthday!
You have company – I am turning the big 3-0 on the 18th! It’s a very different feeling. I’m celebrating by planning a cocktail party. Might as well ring it in with style!
Hillary L
i also tend to call it “birthday-gras”, similar to Mardi-gras, you can draw your birthday out at least a week
happy birthday! i have a little feeling this year will rock even harder and gayle will get her love bracelet and luboutins…gayle is very excited…
Oh Gayle, you know in a couple years I’ll buy you a pair of nude Laboutin stilettos just because it’s a Wednesday- right after I get my own line for Target.
Happy Birthday!! Have a good one. Good birthday month, mine is this month too. =)
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Speaking from the ripe old age of 32 and thinking back to 29 I definitely dreaded 29 more than 30…There is no choice in the matter as to what age you turn but there is a choice as to how you accept it. I ended up spending the whole year of 29 dreading the 30 and all I found out is that you wake up the next day after you turn 30 and think…”that wasn’t so bad…I am smarter, more confident and know who I am”. It is actually liberating to embrace it. (Then secretely find out how much older some of the celebs that you like are and all will be right with the world…think Reese Witherspoon!)Happy Birthday Mrs. Smarty McSmarterson.
Leigh…the older Leo
Happy Birthday! I hope you have a wonderful day spent doing exactly what you want.
Emily
Happy Birthday!!!! I always have birthday months:)
ok really, let’s not be sad and pissy about 30 since i just turned 40 on the 2nd. but the 30s were good to me–we will wait and see what happens in my 40s!
Happy Birthday!! I’m hitting the big 2-9 myself in a few months. Love your blog!
Happy Birthday, Erin! Hope it’s fabulous!
Happy Birthday Erin!! Have a wonderful month. Personally, I celebrate my birthday all month too so I say it’s perfectly acceptable!!
Why fear 30? Your 30s will be MUCH better to you than your 20s, believe me. You’ll feel a little more sure of who you are (or who you are NOT!)… want to feel REALLY old? have a child!
Happy Birthday! I adore your blog.
happy, happy birthday.
Happy Birthday, 1 day late, Erin! Hope you had a special day! Don't sweat turning 29 – you are still a Spring chicken with your whole life ahead of you! Once you get over the 3o hump, it's easy – 'til you hit 39 anyway. LOL. Just be glad you're not turning 36 next month, like someone else I know! ;>)
I also have an August B-day and have said it is my Birthday month. I think turning thirty was Great. Happy B-day to you and I.
I’m quite late (waaaaaay behind in my blog reading, you see) but wanted to chime in with a Happy Birthday wish. Hope it was a good one!
And Fudgy the Whale? YES! They used that same damn mold for every cake, too! Hilarious!