I have
always loved birthdays; they are a fairly big deal in my house. When I was
younger it was always so fun to have a fall birthday because that meant I was
able to celebrate in class with cupcakes! October is my favorite month, partly because
of my birthday and Halloween candy (candy corn – yum!) and partly because the
weather is always so perfect. Crisp cool air and the leaves beginning to
change, it is my favorite time of the year.
{Delicious cake from Momofuku Milk Bar}
On
Sunday, I turned 20… I know, ancient, right?! ;) I have to say, I did approach
this year with some hesitation. When I
was little I couldn’t wait to be a teenager, it was all I talked about. Now
that my teen years are officially over it is very bittersweet. I am happy to be moving on to bigger and
better things – I hear your twenties are the best years. But I also feel like I
am leaving my childhood behind which is terrifying. It’s easy to get freaked out by a birthday
and worry that you’re not doing enough, or doing too much, or growing up too
fast, or not growing up fast enough. Pretty
soon all you’re thinking about on a day devoted to you is how much you want the
day to end. After much thought, and a
mild freak out over a possible grey hair, I came to the realization that
birthdays – no matter the year – are honestly great. I have never felt so loved and appreciated as
I did on Sunday when I received phone calls, text messages, and Facebook posts
from friends all over the country. From people I saw that day, to people I haven’t
seen in years, with every post and comment I grew more and more excited to turn
20. My friends helped make my weekend incredible – taking me out, enjoying
brunch with me, and giving me the most thoughtful gifts that were so perfect and
sweet. Looking back, I think I can safely say this has been my best birthday
yet. I am excited to see what my 20’s have in store and I am looking forward to
continuing this journey with such incredible people by my side!
{Ringing in my 20's with my favorite girls by my side - and brunch, of course!}
{Looks like 20 isn't so bad after all}
♥ Caro
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