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13 Sep 2013
I am turning 31 today, so I thought it would be a good time to trot out this picture of me in my stunner shades at 3. I am pretty sure I am leaning in to blow out the candles on a birthday cake at my grandmother’s house (and that’s my sweet cousin Meredith next to me). I’ve never been too big on birthdays–wellll…I probably was at 3, but not too much as an adult. I don’t like a lot of fireworks or fanfare, but just a chance to reflect and be grateful. And there’s so much to be grateful for. Cheers to all you September babies! I raise my extra large cup of coffee to you!
Sep 13, 2013 @ 03:27:24
Happy birthday sweet girl!! I remember that birthday too. Nanny loved birthdays! Enjoy Greece. Love you! Ann
Sep 29, 2013 @ 14:17:40
Thank you so much! It’s a pretty special day when you’re off to a beautiful place on your birthday! I know Nanny is celebrating with us too:)
Sep 13, 2013 @ 03:59:02
Happy birthday to Daddy’s Little Girl! I’ll be thinking about you all day. Love you!
Sep 29, 2013 @ 14:19:24
Thank you! It was a wonderful day:)
Sep 13, 2013 @ 06:50:34
Happy Birthday my sweet darling! Hope you are both having the time of your life in Greece!
Sep 29, 2013 @ 14:19:51
Thank you!! We most certainly did!
Sep 13, 2013 @ 07:21:10
Since you aren’t into a lot of birthday fanfare I won’t leave my message here in all caps, like I just did on IG… But I’m just so glad you were born into the world!!!!!!! Happy Birthday!!!! I’ve always liked the number 13 and now it’s extra special. And you’re 31 on the 13th so that’s neat. More than that, I’m as happy as a wriggly puppy that you are here with another ring of life and that I get to be a part of your life. You are an amazing and inspiring person in so many ways. Happy Birthday!!!
Sep 29, 2013 @ 14:23:38
Thank you so much!! You are undoubtedly one of the best things that has happened to me this year, or ever! I’m so grateful for your friendship and constant inspiration! And now I am happy that we are back in the same time zone, and hopefully I can see you soon (as soon as I vanquish this blasted cold!)
Sep 13, 2013 @ 07:39:08
Happy Birthday!!! Even though you aren’t big into birthdays, I hope you have a fabulous birthday! š
Sep 29, 2013 @ 14:26:12
Thank you so much! I like to keep the expectations low, and that way any good little thing that happens feels extra special:)
Sep 13, 2013 @ 07:43:53
Happy birthday!!! Hope it is a fulfilled day š
Sep 29, 2013 @ 14:26:39
Thank you! Definitely it was exciting to be putting the last touches on trip prep!
Sep 13, 2013 @ 08:49:46
The shades are spectacular! Have an awesome day!
Sep 29, 2013 @ 14:28:42
Thank you! š
Sep 13, 2013 @ 11:27:34
Shikarnye ochki! Somehow, you’ve always had the best and biggest glasses around.
I just sent you an email, but I don’t mind wishing you a happy birthday on numerous forms of social media. A happy, happy 31 to you and wishing you many more! x
Sep 29, 2013 @ 14:31:13
Thank you! I had forgotten all about that “roskoshnie ochki” episode! Definitely one of the highlights of grad school, as I also think she said this that day: “Chudesnyi u vas russkii idiom.” Someday I will get out all my journals from those years and relive the glory and the agony! But for today, thanks for reminding me of a happy one, and thank you for the birthday wishes and Greece advice! XOXO
Sep 13, 2013 @ 15:17:41
I’m sorry, but I am sending you a big dose of fireworks and fanfare and Berkeley love! I can’t help myself, and you so deserve it. Happy Birthday, sweet C!
Sep 29, 2013 @ 14:34:25
Thank you so much, sweet Moriah! I am imagining myself a slice of one of your magnificent birthday cakes! š
Sep 13, 2013 @ 16:16:30
The happiest of birthdays to my bestest of friends! You were just as adorable back then as you are now!
Sep 29, 2013 @ 14:36:35
Thank you so much! I think you have now officially been my Besfrinn for more birthdays than you haven’t, and I like that very much. Thanks for being the best! š
Sep 13, 2013 @ 17:59:24
Happy Birthday! I am a September baby too and I feel the exact same way about birthdays. Well at least my own. Hope you had a very reflective day and some cake too.
Sep 29, 2013 @ 14:38:28
Thank you so much! The funny thing is that I don’t think I even thought of cake at all, whereas usually I take the opportunity to go VERY CHOCOLATE! We had some beautiful meals and decadent desserts in Greece, so it was definitely covered that way:) I love that you feel the same way about birthdays–the most important thing for me is just to be in touch with the people I love. And if there’s cake, then that’s an added bonus:)
Sep 16, 2013 @ 04:24:11
happy birthday, mine was on the 13th as well except I was 37 š hope you had a fab day. xx
Sep 29, 2013 @ 14:42:41
Thank you so much! 37 sounds like a great age to me! Happy happy birthday to you! š
Sep 20, 2013 @ 19:41:50
WooHoo! September Birthdays–bring ’em on. š
p.s. Personally, I like to celebrate the ENTIRE month. I can help you out with that if you like, Cameron. š š š
Sep 29, 2013 @ 15:45:10
Hahaha, you already have! Thank you so much! š