9/11

I am 31 today.

12 years ago I was 19. I had no idea that this day would become a national day of mourning. That asshat people would fly planes into buildings and destroy peoples lives. That for the rest of my life, when carded, would be told "Oh, what a sad day to have a birthday." My heart goes out to everyone affected that day.

11 years ago, I was 20. I had new friends, new adventures, new passions. I was becoming a new person, but yet still trying to find out who I was.

10 years ago, I was 21. At 12:01 am I was at a bar for the first time with all of my amazing friends. I felt brand new (even though I didn't really feel that way the next morning). I knew that this was going to be the best time of my life.

9 years ago, I was 22. I had had a steady boyfriend for the last 4 months, and it didn't seem to be a real deal. I was scared and nervous that things wouldn't last, but I tried to take our relationship 1 day at a time.

8 years ago, I was 23. I was still with that guy, and things were great. I felt that everything was perfectly in place in my life. It hadn't been in a while.

7 years ago, I was 24. Still with that same guy, still loving life.

6 years ago, I was 25. I moved out for the first time (even though it was only a couple blocks away). I was nervous to be a quarter of a century, but excited for my new adventures.

5 years ago, I was 26. Same guy, new house and engaged! What an awesome new journey!

4 years ago, I was 27. Married. New job. Going back to school. I got to travel and see new places. We also got a new dog!!

3 years ago, I was 28. Got my Medical Billing Certificate. We also got another dog :)

2 years ago, I was 29. I had my first baby. I became the momma to the most special boy ever. I wasn't ready for this journey, but I had no choice.

Last year, I was 30. I was so scared to start the next decade of my life. 30...I used to think that was so old. Now, it just feels like nothing but a number.

I am 31 today.

I have big plans for this year, and I hope you all come with me for the ride.

<3