another trip around the sun… birthday reflections
Another trip around the sun… older, wiser and loving life more than ever. When I look back on this past year, I can’t even comprehend all that has happened. This was a tremendous year of milestones! Despite them all, the personal growth from this year stands out more than anything. In the very best way I feel so distant from the person I was just a year ago. As a cancer (sun & moon), feelings, emotions and reflections are huge for me… here’s a look into my heart when I recall the past year:
5 Highlights of 25
Getting married! August 31, 2024 was truly the best day ever. I believe the partner you choose in this life is the #1 decision you’ll ever make and I could not be more confident in mine. I said ‘I do’ to the love of my life and we made the ultimate commitment to one another. Kyle is the most selfless human, always curious and learning, strives to make me happy and works so hard to build our dream life. Also, the day was absolutely stunning, magical, lovely in every way. I will remember this forever!!
Our dream honeymoon to follow! I’m not sure anything will top this anytime soon. Two weeks in Northern Italy exploring the Dolomites, Lake Garda and Verona. Trip of a lifetime!
Spending the holidays in Sunset Key, Florida with my entire family watching my sister tie the knot! The 4 of us have always felt like family but this made it official. 7 days on an island in the sun celebrating with all the love & laughter! (6th highlight here- these two recently moved across the country to live down the street… extra exciting!!)
The day I saw two lines on a pregnancy test is one I will never forget. In absolute awe and shock, I couldn’t believe how much my heart expanded so fast. Becoming pregnant has been the most transformative experience of my life so far and I’m sure it’s nothing compared to parenthood.
Attending New York Bridal Fashion Week 20 weeks pregnant! During the year leading up to our wedding, I fell in love with the industry and all things bridal. During a time when my career and professional life feels very uncertain, I was so proud of myself for jumping at this opportunity!
lessons learned
My 25th year brought the greatest personal growth of my life so far. This past year things just seemed to click… I felt more aligned with my truest self and things just got clear. Maybe pregnancy helped get me here, but I’ve been working for a long time to feel more confident and secure in myself and I’m proud of how far I’ve gotten. The 4 Agreements is an amazing book that really set the foundation for things. This year I started living unapologetically, stopped caring what other people think, tuned into my intuition, set boundaries and cut out things that no longer serve me. I truly feel more confident within myself than ever and it’s something that I continue to work on daily. I cannot wait to see what growth this upcoming year brings!
WISHES FOR 26
Embrace motherhood with grace- challenges and all! Although I know I have the most magical experience ahead, I am equally certain it will come with many difficulties and road blocks. Remember that mindset is everything, hardships are only temporary and I have an amazing support system to lean on.
Take the time to rediscover myself. Becoming pregnant has shown me that there is so much more beyond oneself- which is an amazing thing! It has also brought many questions- Who will I be as a mom? What will my career look like? What will my relationships look like? What are my hobbies? This upcoming year I hope to give myself the space to approach those questions.
Pursue passions wholeheartedly. My time is precious- dive all in on the dreams and things that matter most!
Lean into my inner child and have fun!! I have a tendency to take life way too seriously. As a mother, I want to lean into my inner child- laugh a lot, find joy in the simple things, think less & do more.
Be present and slow down. I have a feeling these next few years are going to fly- live in the moment and soak it all in.