Tuesday, February 28, 2012

To Ashley on Her 28th Birthday

Today is my birthday, and I'm not really sure that I have any real expectations for 28.  
Are there specific expectations the world has for late twenty-somethings?
As a 27-year old, I became a wife, grew this blog, and also became a bit of a reluctant housewife (if you're new, read more about those things here, here, and here).

What's exactly in store for me at 28? Who knows. 
I do know though that I am talented, and smart, and motivated. 
I do know I have a lot in me that I haven't yet revealed and, while that makes me sound very confident I'm not always that way. Perhaps that's one of the great lessons I will learn at 28: 

To be bolder and more confident, but always humble and appreciative.
To be less critical of myself.
To learn from every opportunity.
To compare less.

This brings me to you all:
First, thank you. 
I get so much joy from connecting with such kind, supportive people that I can't even tell you.
Meet Me in Philadelphia hasn't joined that next tier of bloggers (you know, the ones with all the name recognition), so I am truly beside myself when I have a new follower or a new comment. 
Really, I am.

Blogging, and having an audience to share with, has really opened up a source of creativity in me that I ignored for a long time and I'm excited (and a bit anxious) to see where it leads me at 28. 

Happy birthday to me, and thank you all for making every day feel like my birthday!

11 comments:

  1. Happy birfday Ashley!! Now go stuff your face with CAKE!!!!

    Timmy hugs for you.

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  2. Oh, happy 28th, sweet Ashley!! You have done so much in your 28 years - you should be very proud and of yourself and your blog. I see only good things for you in the future! Have a great day!!

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  3. Happy Birthday sweet friend! Make this the best year yet my dear.

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  4. Happy birthday to you! Here's to a wonderful day and an even more wonderful year ahead!

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  5. Happy Birthday, Ashley! Seriously? 28! Wow, you have a lifetime ahead of you. I have really enjoyed getting to know you through your blog!! I hope you have a wonderful day!!! You deserve it!

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  6. Happy happy birthday!

    Heather
    Loveyourspace.blogspot.com

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  7. HAPPY BIRTDHAY!! I Hope you have an amazing day!!

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  8. Happy Birthday, my dear! It's your golden birthday by the way, and you share it with a very special lady too... my sweet momma. Now, I shall never forget your DOB. :)

    It has been really exciting to see your blog grow over the year. Keep on keepin on Chickadee!

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  9. Happy Birthday, Sweetie! I guess it's after midnight so I missed it :(

    28 on the 28th how nice!

    Love your posts. Lots of good things in store for you. I know it!

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  10. Happy Birthday Ashley!! Enjoy 28 and all of your 20s for that matter :)

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  11. Happy birthday Ashley! I'm a little late to the party, but wishing you all the best just the same. So glad I met you! XO

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