My original plan was to do something epic- after all, I was turning 25, I made it a quarter of a century! As time went on my desire to make a big deal of my birthday slowly dwindled into not wanting to plan anything at all. Maybe I was just tired from all of the other planning that had to be done this year, but it all just seemed like too much effort.
In the end, the day unfolded perfectly. I got to spend time with my two loves, my friends & Hawaii Nei. A morning hike conquering Olomana’s three peaks…
birthday hugs!
a delicious and well deserved lunch and brewski at kalapawai cafe in Kailua….
and then to Kaimana’s for some, “I’m done moving today- I want to sit my butt in the sand, not move a muscle (only my biceps and forearms to continue drinking brewskies) and RELAX time.” Which is exactly what we did, staying till well after this amazing sunset.
The night capped off with a HUGE sushi meal + cupcakes that Kate baked for me that I had absolutely NO room in my stomach for. Eh, certain days you’re allowed to go big…or huge.
Birthdays are always a time of reflection….. searching the files of the past year- happily focusing on so many blessed days and memories, and fast forwarding through the not so comfortable hard times. Life continues to surprise me with it’s constant changes and sneak attacks. I can honestly say I’m finally at a place where I am beginning to really trust my intuition, speak my piece with conviction, and know what serves me and what doesn’t.
It’s funny to hear people tell you “oh, you’re so young,” and “you have so much time.” While I believe that I am young, you do start feeling pressed for time as the years pass. When will I feel like I have everything “figured” out? When will things fall into place? Everything I once thought I would accomplish, or have at this age is beyond my thoughts and honestly beyond my desire. Marriage, children, an 8-5 career… not saying those things aren’t wonderful and I can’t (and can) wait to be there someday. 🙂 But timing is everything and everything is timing. I’m sure life will pull another sneak attack for those categories. For now, I surrender my vision and passion to the universe and will it to always guide me in the right direction. Here’s to another beautiful year!
