My Last Day as a 26 Year Old

It is August 1st. Summer’s end is fast approaching. And my last day as a 26 year old is here. Tomorrow I turn the big 2-7. 

Over the last year I started this birthday tradition at work with my colleagues that also spilled over into my family and friends. The tradition being asking a series of questions to help the birthday gal or guy reflect on their year and look forward to the next. It is kind of like thinking about the peak and pit of your day, but spread across a year. You with me?

Having said that, I’m thinking today I want to reflect on the past year and all its happenings.

So the peak, you ask?

The peak of my year as a 26 year old hassss to be marrying Billy. Our wedding was wonderful, He is wonderful and the past year has been wonderful. They always say the first year of marriage is the toughest, and I can actually concur. We put a lot on our plate this year with raising a (large) (and crazy) puppy, challenging work schedules and projects and of course, buying our first home. We’ve had a lot of stressful days and sleepless nights. But it has all been worth it, because at the end of the day, we have each other and we’re happy. I’m so thrilled to celebrate our big 1 year anniversary next week. Thanks for making my first year as a Mrs. such a lovely one, Bill.

Onto to the pit.

I have sort of alluded to a crazy project at work in a couple different blog posts, so if you’ve been following along, you know about me going crazy for the last couple of months. Yup, I’ve felt like I was losing my mind on more than one occasion, I’ll admit it. So the pit of my year is not exactly the huge project at work, but instead, how I dealt with it. I actually wrapped this project this past Monday and it felt like such a major accomplishment. I’m really proud of myself for seeing it through to fruition. My only pit in the situation is that I want to be wonder woman next time around and not let it get the best of me. Here’s hoping.

So what’s next?

A couple things. I’m pumped to turn 27, actually. I have 5 grey hairs on my head and I don’t mind any of them. I find it to be a priviledge to grow older, because not everyone gets to.

In this next year, I’m looking forward to a couple things.

1. Family time. Most of my family (Omars and Glynns alike) will all be within a driving distance, thank goodness. I want to spend more time with my family, as it feels like it has been so long since we’ve all been together. My sister comes home in two weeks, my Dad comes back again from Florida in one week. I can’t wait!
2. California. In just one month, I’m jetting off to Cali with two of my best girls, to visit our other best girl who lives in San Diego. We’re camping near those very large Sequioa trees. Can you believe it? I’m so looking forward to the adventures of this trip and spending time with my girls.
3. Living up to my busy girl promises. I am making it a goal to stress less this next year. I am sure I won’t always accomplish that, but I’m sure as hell going to try.

I’m off tomorrow, as I’ll be out kick starting my 27th year at the beach (if the weather allows). Have a great day and weekend!