As I mentioned a couple of posts before, I've been having a hard time finding my place lately. Whether with church or friends or just life in general, it has been tough.
Josh and I went to Red Robin last week to use my free birthday burger. The waitress brought me a sundae, even though we weren't technically celebrating my birthday. It was so sweet!
I was able to celebrate my birthday over the course of a couple of days. I went out of town with a few of my girlfriends who love to dance. We ate at this amazing Japanese restaurant and then went to a country-style dancing club. Even though we weren't really into the music, we had a great time getting away and spending time with each other. I always love the conversations we have when it's just us girls.
I love sushi!
The night before my birthday, I was able to get together with some other friends. Being born during cold and flu season, over the half the people that were supposed to be there, weren't able to make it. But I actually ended up being really happy that it was a smaller group. We were able to talk about some things that we've all apparently being struggling with...and it made me realize that I am not alone in how I've been feeling lately.
My sweet friends surprised me with red velvet cupcakes!
Yesterday was my actual birthday. I got to work and had the sweetest surprise on my desk. I then went and got my free Starbucks drink and came home to make some yummy brownies for dessert later that evening. We went out to dinner with our families, which was a really fun evening.
I unfortunately did not take any pictures of the last two birthday celebrations and I am pretty bummed about that.
I got some of the sweetest messages, texts and phone calls yesterday. It was exactly what I needed to lift my spirits.
My birthday surprise at work! Don't mind my messy desk.
I tried the Caramel Flan Frappuccino. Not too bad, but definitely not my favorite.
I think I've been really struggling lately for a lot of reasons, but it was really great to know that I'm not alone, that the people I love care about me so much, and that God has given me so many wonderful blessings that I am incredibly thankful for.
It doesn't always take a birthday to remind me of that, but it did this time.
It feels a little weird to be in the last year of my 20's. Especially when I look back on my self 10 years ago. 19 year old Breeann was a much different person. A little sad that she was single and had gotten out of a not-so-good relationship. Trying so hard to live for God and in ways that pleased Him. Working with some amazing young people each week and pouring all she could into their lives. Little did she know she would re-connect with someone from her childhood less than a year later who would turn her world upside down.
So in spite of the struggles I've had lately, I have to think that in ten years, I'll be looking back at my 29 year old self. I will be smiling at who she was and remembering the things that brought her to that place. And hopefully reflecting on all the blessings these next 10 years will bring.
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