Thursday, March 28, 2013

hello birthday!

Dajo

I'm turning 38 today! And you know what? It feels pretty dang good (I seriously always thought old people just said that to feel better about life, but no, it's really true!). I’ve enjoyed each year of my thirties - even the challenging ones. I think it’s because I feel more settled in who I am and am more confident, secure, and creative than I ever was in my twenties. There are still plenty of things to figure out in your thirties, but it seems like there is less uncertainty and turmoil. And who doesn’t like that?

So how am I celebrating today? I took the day off from work, am getting my hair done (someone else shampooing your hair is the best gift!), will probably visit this place for a wee bit (ha!), and then I’m off to dinner at Sabor Divino with some of my favourite peeps. Choco-cayenne mousse, here I come!

Flowers for mom

I'm also looking forward to having lunch with my mom. Thanks to a great idea from my fav blog, A Cup of Joe, I'm bringing her flowers. She deserves it. After all, it was a life changing day for her, too.

Here's to another great year of thirties bliss! I have to make these last two count, y'know (:

p.s. Happy Easter weekend, friends!

28 comments:

  1. ohmygosh, I love that you are bringing your mama flowers. That is just the sweetest. Your day sounds just perfect, looking forward to celebrating with you tonight!

    Happy Birthday!

    p.s. Still need to get instagram but I think I've wished you a happy bday via almost all the social media networks, haha. I'm nothing but thorough ;)

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    1. Thanks for being my first commentator, C!! And thanks again to you and Mike for contributing to a super birthday night. It really was the best birthday "week" ever (:

      Poljupci!

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  2. Happy Birthday! Enjoy every moment and do share whatever goodies you pick up at "that place" lol. I love that store!

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    1. Thanks, Nicole! There may be a few (haha!) ootd's from "that place" on my instagram feed (;

      p.s. Just checked out your beautiful wedding photos on Style Me Pretty Canada. Wowee!

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  3. Happy birthday, fellow year-of-the-bunny girl! I have a good feeling about 38 too! Love the flowers idea- now I wish I'd thought of that before my birthday...

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    1. So cool that you're a March 75'er too, Sarah. Here's to a fantastic 38th year for both of us!

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  4. Happy Birthday! Hope you have a fabulous day and a fabulous year:)

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    1. Thanks so much, Kristin! The day was filled with dang good eats - my favourite way to celebrate (:

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  5. just discovered your blog and I think its lovely. Happy birthday!

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    1. Hello and thank you Amanda! So cool to meet another Edmonton blogger. I'm your newest follower (:

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  6. Many happy returns of the day Dajana! Hope you had a wonderful day and that celebrations continue over the weekend xoxo

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    1. Thank you for the birthday wish, my fav New Yorker! The celebrations (involving family, friends & food) continued until Sunday. I love birthday "weeks!"

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  7. Happy Birthday Dajana!!! I totally saw that idea on cup of Jo and must remind myself to "borrow" that idea when my day rolls around in May. Hope you enjoyed your day and have a fabulous weekend

    Dyan

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    1. Thank you so much, Dyan! Isn't the flower idea fantastic! My mom was so surprised and touched. Her facial expression and response were priceless.

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  8. Happy Birthday Dajana! Even though I am only due to turn 28 this summer, I can totally appreciate the sentiment that as time goes on you have more certainty in your identity and purpose as a human being, and less time for nonsense essentially haha. Hope you had an amazing day and enjoy this Easter weekend with your family!
    Steffi xo
    http://inherited-jeans.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks, Steffi! You hit the nail on the head - you definitely have no time for nonsense once you reach your 30s. It's such a wonderful feeling, dude!

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  9. Happy Belated Birthday! What a great idea to bring your mom flowers.

    Also, age is just a number. It doesn't mean anything. (that's what I keep telling myself. :))

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    1. Thank you, Rachel! My mom absolutely LOVED the flower idea, too (:

      p.s. Love Aaliyah's song: Age Ain't Nothing but a Number. It's one of my favs.

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  10. Hope you had a great birthday!! Here is to a wonderful year! It is so nice to "see" other bloggers in their late 30's!!!

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    1. Thanks for the birthday wish, Randi! I had a fantastic birthday "week" filled with heaps of good food, family, friends and a wee bit of shopping at Anthro (:

      p.s. YAY for "mature" bloggers! We da bomb-diggity!

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  11. Happy Birthday!!
    You are no 'old people" yet!!

    Shannon
    8footsix.com

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