Twenty Six

Hi all!

So tomorrow’s my  birthday. I love birthdays, not just mine (though, lets all admit that August 15th is a pretty awesome day ), but everyone’s! We’ve always been pretty big on celebrations in my family. I have such wonderful memories from these events growing up; surrounded by family and friends for New Years, Easter, 4th of July, Birthday, Thanksgiving, St. Patrick’s Day, May Day.. you name it. But what I love (and remember) the most, and what sticks with me now and carries on my  love of these events, isn’t the presents or even the cake (though I did have a fantastic piece of Chocolate Caramel cake today), is the excuse to bring people together just to have a good time, and be thankful!

As we get older (p.s. tomorrow I’m officially late 20′s.. still coming to terms with that), we get busier, have more responsibilities, places to be, things to do, deadlines to meet, and suddenly months if not years fly by without seeing those that mean so much to us.

I’ve been fortunate to have lived quite a few places since moving away from Seattle 2 days after my 18th birthday, which often makes it difficult to see some of those loved ones as much as I would like, but it also gives me great excuses to take fantastic weekend trips and soak it all up.

I think Birthdays, like New Year’s, is a great time to reflect, perhaps remind yourself what you learned the past year (whether through making a good decision or completely f’ing up), and set new intentions for the next.

Today I went to brunch with a few friends. When I sent out the Facebook invitation, I was delighted to realize I was inviting people from so many different aspects of my life: friends from undergrad, grad school, yoga, CrossFit, work, who I know from blogging and who I’ve just met in Austin. 26 was a very up & down year for me. But the rough times only make me appreciate the good even more, and right now it is so good! I could not feel more blessed to be where I am, and have such amazing amazing amazing (3x still isn’t enough) people in my life.

So much love to every single one of you!

Not all those who wander are lost..

So to close.. here are a few pictures from Wanderlust, I attended a couple weekends ago.. already counting down to next year’s!..

Seane Corn leading a flow with Michael Franti playing live. This was a fundraiser for Off the Mat, Into the World.

Music Venue

Picture taking while walking around the village before classes..

Not a bad place to practice..

Or at 8500 ft..

The view..

And of course

6 Responses to “Twenty Six”

1. lindsay says:

   August 14, 2011 at 10:26 pm

   so happy i got to celebrate with you a little today! Such a joy! Enjoy your DAY tomorrow.
   <3
   LC

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2. Vee says:

   August 15, 2011 at 10:48 am

   Happy Birthday!!
   Just wanted to stop by to let you know I’m back!! Have missed you and the blogging community.
   Have a fantastic day and hope you are getting spoilt!
   Vee

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3. janetha @ meals & moves says:

   August 15, 2011 at 11:32 am

   Happy birthday! xoxoxoxo

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4. Barbara says:

   August 15, 2011 at 6:00 pm

   Happy Birthday my friend! What a great post! Sending you a big hug. Wishing you a BEAUTIFUL day!
   xox
   Barbara

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5. Jody - Fit at 53 says:

   August 17, 2011 at 1:52 pm

   Beautiful pics & happy bday!!!!! BTW, 20′s, OMG, you are a baby!

   Have a great one!

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6. Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says:

   November 25, 2011 at 7:48 pm

   gorgeous pics and so glad you are immersing yourself like this!!!!

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