As Said Before, “30, Flirty and Thriving”
If you haven’t heard, 30’s are the new 20’s. And although Jennifer Garner gave us many reasons to glorify our […]
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If you haven’t heard, 30’s are the new 20’s. And although Jennifer Garner gave us many reasons to glorify our 30’s, I couldn’t necessarily relate. Well, until now [maybe.] Over the weekend I celebrated my 30th birthday. I was surrounded by people I care for most and champagne (of course). No dance mobs broke out to ‘Thriller’ but, it was probably for the better.
Flooded With Affection
On Saturday I was crowded by the best people. We went dancing at a bar and celebrated life. My wonderful husband, Tyler Baltierra, always showers me in love but there’s something about receiving it on your birthday that makes it feel extra special. If you didn’t see, on Instagram he put together a carousel of photos over the past 15 years to now. From middle school sweethearts to forever lovers. Tyler’s always been good with poetry. And with his post he wrote something sweet. It read:
“It’s a mystery how you do it
Always pulling me up from ruins
Giving me strength to build a future
You’re the one that keeps me moving
You’re the lightning over the darkest seas
Your love like a beacon guiding the way
So I can forever feel safe
Even while the storm rages & I’m not okay
Your beautiful embrace is my sacred place
Your soul is in my bones that keep me strong
Your voice serenaded reminding I belong
I want to get lost in your arms & live in the stars
Surfing the galaxy & surviving on dreams
With you next to me is where I want to lay
My fingers through your hair
& your head on my chest
Is my favorite place to stay”
New Year, Better Me
Your birthday is pretty much your own personal new year. It’s a time for reflection, to celebrate growth and to motivate yourself to continue. Whether it be to continue reaching for a goal, to continue being a role model, or a good parent to your children, or whatever else it might be that you wake up for everyday. It’s your year to live and make choices for. Now being in this new decade of my life, I’m looking forward to sharing my life in the most authentic way possible.